Fall Painting Class

Painting in the Classical Tradition

Mondays, Oct. 17 through Dec. 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuition: $20 per evening ($25 with materials)
Instructor: David Lane
Level: Novice to Intermediate

Keep your drawing and painting skills fresh. Drop in for a couple of evenings or attend them all. Demonstrations, instruction and exercises will focus on classical realism techniques with an emphasis on observation, and working from life. Work in the medium of your choice: Charcoal, graphite, oils, acrylic or watercolor.

Essential topics for study will include:
Value, form, massing, reductive techniques, observing the dynamics of light and shadow, atmospheric space, mood, composition, harmonics, value, color mixing, edges, tools & materials, and application techniques (glazing, underpainting, scumbling).

To register: www.porchlightpaintings.com or call 413-662-2769.
Eclipse Mill, 243 Union Street, loft #201, North Adams, MA.