Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Great Time At Life Drawing Last Monday


Why don't you have a good time with us at life drawing and painting sessions every Monday evening at Raven Art School from 6:30 to 9:30 pm?  This past week we had another blast.....


Life Drawing and Painting Weekly

EVERY Monday Evening 6:30- 9:00 PM
Assuming that we get started at 6:30, it will go something like this with either: 

  • a Live Nude Model 
  • or Live Character Portrait Pose
 For current weeks offering see the Calendar of Events.


For Live Nude Figure Drawing
15 minutes of quick poses 1 minute, 2 minute 5 minute (approx.)
Two 15 minute poses to 7:30
10 to 15 minute break.
7:15 to 8:15 ( 3 – 20 minute poses) 
10 to 15 minute break
1 – 30 minute pose (session ends at 9:00)


For Live Character Portrait Pose
There will be longer pose.
For those who would like doing a variety of short  views, we suggest that they move about the room and view the model from different perspectives.


For current weeks offering see the Calendar of Events.


What do you need to Bring?
Bring whatever you like to draw with and some paper. I suggest a hard board of some kind to back you drawing paper with a clamp to hold the paper to the board.
Conte, vine charcoal, pencil, pastel, erasers (preferably gum erasers, I think they work the best) a sharpener,
YOU also may paint......  as we have a great evening together working from a live model.....


$10 per evening session

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Happy Birthday, Orel, on Behalf of all at Raven Art School

Orel,  Happy Birthday

Tonight while we paint in the Lorin Willey's Thursday Evening Painting Class we will be gearing up to celebrate Orel's Birthday.

Please come and join in the fun.  

Painting critiquing, eating cake and having a great time.

Remember we have a full day of Classes today.
10-Noon Beginning Oil Painting
1-3 pm  Painting in all Media
and  of Course 
Lorin Wiley's Advanced and Intermediate Painting
6-8:30 PM

for details about these Thursday Classes and our Monday classes go to 

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Learn the Fundamentals of Painting at Raven Art School





This student had never worked from life...yet is competently creating form using the grisaille method of underpainting for the first time. Once completed with the grisaille underpainting, she will begin glazing over the underpainting creating glowing color in her painting. Following this indirect method of painting, she will do an alla prima ( direct method) painting of the same or similar subject.  In this four week painting class the student will complete two paintings.


Through the process, the student learns how to use a grid in drawing, to judge values, color mixing and begins understanding composition.


Consider joining us on Thursday for this Beginning Oil Painting class in the mornings from 10 to noon.  Or if you prefer painting in acrylic, try our Beginning Acrylic Painting in the morning on Monday from 10 to noon.


We also have  Monday and Thursday  intermediate painting classes  accommodating the specific direction of the student artist.


For details check out.Raven Art School Page

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Past Monday Night Live Drawing Women in White Lit by Candlelight

NGot some pics from last nights drawing class.

Judith Reidy by Jenny Anderson  (see Jenny on Facebook)








 a few samples from the session.....
JOIN us next week 
  for Schedule see

Life Drawing and Painting Weekly

Monday, September 12, 2011

Why not draw or Paint a character portrait tonight...dressed in white defused by candle light! - Life Drawing with Character Portrait At Raven Art School Monday Tonight

Why not draw or Paint a character portrait tonight... who is dressed in white with candle light!

Tonight at the Raven Gallery, you will have the opportunity to paint or draw a model posed in white  lite by candle light.  How often do you have the opportunity to create work with a model clothed in subtle whites infused with a dramatic candle light?  Tonight is your night.

One of the new things we are doing at the Raven is Character Portrait Poses this fall. Besides going to a WEEKLY schedule with a mix of nude and portrait models, we are adding a feature of themed character portrait poses. We would love to see you there...get your ideas for themes and portrait set ups that would interest you.

Tonight classes begin EVERY Monday evening starting at 6:30 pm and going to 9 pm.

For details about this session and other new daytime classes and  continuing Thursday evening class  see calendar and Raven Art School

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Will you EVER learn to Paint?

Have you ever wanted to REALLY learn to paint?  Or have you been painting but feel like your not making any real progress?  There is nothing like a refreshing "back to the Basics" painting class to put you back on track to success.

The Raven Art School is offering two Beginning Painting Classes, one in Acrylic and the other in Oil that will cover the essentials of painting in a clear and organized way.

I am your instructor, Judith Reidy.  Nothing gives me greater pleasure than guiding a student in developing as a painter.  I am interested in providing you with insight into how you could more systematically develop and attack a  painting idea.  I know  the feeling of what it is like to flounder as a student learning to paint..  I would like to make your growing pains as a painter less arduous....more anticipatory.  I would love to come along side you on your journey.

In addition to offering two Beginning Painting Classes one in Acrylic on Monday Mornings and the other in Oil on Thursday Mornings I will be offering an Intermediate level class Painting in All Media on Monday and Thursday  afternoon.    See details about classes here

If you would like to learn more about the classes please contact me here, mentioning your interest.

Call for Live Models at Raven ART School

Hey!We are taking applications for live models, both unclothed figurative or character portrait models for a Monday evening Live Figure and Portrait Drawing and Painting  Studio.  You may make application here.   Please do not send images unless requested. 






 Just a quick reminder that today

 we are launching our Fall Classes at the Raven Art School  

For details about:

  • the new daytime classes 
  • and our evening life drawing painting sessions 
  • and our evening intermediate and advanced classes 

check out this

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Green and Gold Flu Cancels Thursday Evening.Sept.8,2011 Advanced and Intermediate Painting with Lorin Willey at the Raven Art School

This Thursday Evening Sept. 8,2011,
Raven Art School

 Advanced and Intermediate Painting with Lorin Willey
 will be cancelled

 due to a 
SERIOUS AND HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS 
GREEN and GOLD Flu  



Hope you enjoy the BIG Game
 tonight 
and see you 
next Thursday Sept. 15, 2011, 
once all have recovered.


To learn more about the Raven Art School Check out this link.

Sorry for ANY inconvenience.

Taking Applications for Live Models at the Raven Art School

We are taking applications for live models, both unclothed figurative or character portrait models for a Monday evening Live Figure and Portrait Drawing and Painting  Studio.  You may make application here.   Please do not send images unless requested. 






 Just a quick reminder that today

 we are launching our Fall Classes at the Raven Art School  

For details about:

  • the new daytime classes 
  • and our evening life drawing painting sessions 
  • and our evening intermediate and advanced classes 

check out this

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Raven Art School Fall 2011 Painting Classes and Weekly Life Drawing Sessions



Raven Art School  Fall Painting Class and open studio schedule.

Exciting News 

 4  New Daytime
 Beginner and Intermediate Painting Classes
on Mondays and Thursday  
and 
 Now WEEKLY
Open Life Drawing and Painting Studio

on Monday evenings.

 Intermediate and Advanced Painting
with Lorin Willey
on Thursday Evenings 

A summary of the  schedule  follows:  For details about current classes and life drawing open studio  go to Raven Art School



Mondays

 Instructor:Judith Reidy
  • Beginners Painting in Acrylic and Oil  Mornings 10 am - Noon
  • Painting in all Media  Afternoon 1 - 3 pm 
Mondays Raven Gallery Life Drawing 6:30 to 9:00 pm ( no instructor)
  • Weekly Fall Life Drawing Evening Sessions beginning September 12
  • Nude or  Live Staged  Portrait Character model 
Would you like to apply as a model? Apply here


Instructor Judith Reidy





Instructor Lorin Willey 


Thursdays
Instructor:Judith Reidy
  • Beginners Painting in Acrylic and Oil  Mornings 10 am - Noon
  • Painting in all Media  Afternoon 1 - 3 pm

Instructor: Lorin Willey
  • Intermediate and Advanced Painting Evenings 6 to 8:30 PM 


For details about current classes
 go to Raven Art School