Painting in the Spirit of Nature
creative Visual Arts Drawing for People Who Think They Can’t Uncover the drawing talent that lies right below the tips of your fingers! The ability to draw is common to everyone, not just the “gifted.” What enables one to draw well is the ability to see well. Learn to see the basic abstract elements of shape, then discover how to turn these abstractions into drawings. In the process, we will cover positive and negative space, contour drawing, composition, and design. Be prepared to have fun and be surprised at what you draw. Email the instructor at: chuckceraso@chuckceraso.com for a supply list. u Chuck Ceraso, an artist with 25 years of teaching experience, studied at Notre Dame, the New Orleans Academy of Fine Art, and with Henry Hensche. > Sat 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm / Jan 19 $95 / Chuck Ceraso’s Studio / 1 session
There are many ways to capture the spirit of nature through drawing and painting. We will focus on freeing, abstract techniques using watercolor, ink, and pencil. Explore creative expression using texture, color, composition, and form inspired by images and objects from nature. If you would like to expand your experience of watercolor, break free in this experimental class. If your current technique is more realistic, these techniques will inspire and open you up to a new level of expression. Allow nature to be a springboard for creativity. For a materials list, email the instructor at sholleman707@ comcast.net. Purchase optional shared materials for $10, payable to the instructor. u Shere Holleman (see Beginning Drawing Like the Old Masters) > Tue 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm / Mar 5 – Apr 2* $149 / Casey Middle / 4 sessions *No class on Mar 26.
Seeing and Painting Light Keys Monet is famous for his series paintings like the haystacks, poplars, water lilies, the Seine, and cathedrals. He showed us how they look at different times of day and in different weather conditions. He referred to each time frame and condition as the umbrella of light within which everything sits. By careful observation, he was able to bring out the specific colors created by the particular light of the moment. In this two-part class, you will learn the way of seeing that makes this color observation possible. You will paint a simple still life each day under different lighting in order to see how the color changes. u Chuck Ceraso (see Drawing for People Who Think They Can’t) > Sat, Sun 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm / Mar 9 – Mar 10 $159 / Chuck Ceraso’s Studio / 2 sessions
Beginning Watercolor
Beginning Drawing Like the Old Masters Enhance your observational skills and eye-hand coordination as you learn to draw. We will focus on some of the basic elements of visual art including line, shape, form, composition, and value. Beginning with basic pencil exercises, we will explore still life, free-form drawing, and objects from nature. The focus will be on learning to see well so that drawings become more accurate representations of life. There will be scheduled time for students to choose their own subject matter. u Shere Holleman, BFA, M.Ed., began drawing at age four and never stopped. She has taught art for more than 15 years and made a living as an artist in Los Angeles doing architectural drawings and watercolor constructions. She believes that a classical training in drawing is an essential foundation for the visual arts.
Experience Jim Pedersen’s beginning watercolor series and learn everything you need to know to get started in this exciting medium. This structured class provides a solid technical foundation in watercolor. Jim’s “follow-along” demonstrations include wet-in-wet painting, gradation, layering, color theory, correction techniques, and “right-brain” painting philosophy. Previous experience with mixing color and using paint is helpful but not required. A complete supply package is available from Jim for $91. Please call or email him to reserve one at 303.449.6324 or pedersen@pedersenart.com. If you prefer to bring your own supplies, please visit www.pedersenart.com for a supply list. u Jim Pedersen, an award-winning painter whose work has been featured in Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, and Watercolor Magazine, has been teaching art for 35 years. > Tue 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Jan 22 – Mar 12 $195 / 1040 Dellwood Ave Studios / 8 sessions
> Tue 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Jan 29 – Feb 26* $135 / Casey Middle / 4 sessions *No class on Feb 12.
Register: 720.561.5968 / www.bvsd.org/lll
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