New Fall Art Classes at OSA

NEW FALL CLASSES

Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101 Greg Lewis September 24 - December 10 | Tuesdays, 1 - 4pm

This 3-term program is aimed at people interested in doing art but have little or no skills. Lessons will be sequential and a 1-year program. "Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101" will be offered during Fall term. "The Head and Figure 122" will be offered during Winter term. "Land and Cityscape" will be offered Spring term. Certificate given upon completion.

Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101 Let’s start from the very beginning with these exciting lessons that will unleash your inner artist. This class is for those that are totally new to art or never got the basics. Express yourself with the fundamentals of composition, drawing and art history. Greg Lewis is an experienced college teacher who creates a relaxed and interesting environment. M.C. Escher, Drawing Hands. 1948

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Drawing and Painting on the iPad Elaine Pawski September 18 - November 20 | Wednesdays, 6 - 9pm

Whether you are interested in digital painting as the end result, or simply a tool to help with sketches and pre-planning your traditional paintings, this class will make your iPad an integral part of your art supplies. We will be working mainly in Procreate, and a little in Sketchbook. We will work on a variety of projects in different styles of art, as well as on photographs of your traditional media work. Please be sure you have the Procreate and Sketchbook apps loaded on your iPad before coming to class. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Elaine @ epawski@comcast.net or 360-713-8422.

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Portrait Sculpture Chris Waddell September 19 - December 12 | Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm

We will learn many of the fundamentals of sculpting the portrait using classical casts as reference then graduate to using a live model. This course will focus on teaching the forms of the human head. The course will be valuable in terms of understanding form in real space and when approaching any form in nature. 2D artists will enhance their skills by utilizing the principles taught in this course. Graphic 3D artists will also enhance their skills by gaining a better understanding of the figure and 3 dimensional forms.

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Portrait Drawing from Life Nathan Seay October 11 - December 20 (no class 10/25)  | Fridays, 6 - 9pm

This comprehensive class spans the entire process of constructing a head though observation of a live model. Students can expect thorough class demonstrations, as well as one-on-one feedback. Supply list: Willow charcoal 2B charcoal pencil Strathmore Charcoal paper pad - 18" x 24" Hog brisle oil brush - medium size kneaded eraser

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Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

Free Demonstration - Create Art using an iPad

Kathryn Delany

Free Demonstration at OSA

Creating Art using an iPad

Thursday April 5, 2018 - 7pm

Join artist Kathryn Delany and explore how traditional art media translates to a digital world. Kathryn has focused on creating art using an iPad for the past 8 years. She will take you on a journey of how she develops one of her figurative Goddess pieces, from creating a drawing, making an interesting digital paper-collage background and incorporating everything into a final composition.

Kathryn has drawn and painted all her life.  working in a variety of media, including colored pencils, pen and inks, soft pastel, acrylics and mixed media. Now all of that experience has coalesced into digital media.  Kathryn invites you to bring your own iPad or tablet and follow along. 

Doors open with informal critique session at 6:30pm.  Demonstration begins at 7pm

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon 97205

oregonsa@gmail.com
503-228-0706