Drawing & Painting

Visual Arts & Crafts

“This was a fantastic class and I really enjoyed Rachel’s [DeLuca] instruction and feedback. She did a great job guiding our group, especially as we represented many different levels of experience.”

—STUDENT, BEGINNER ABSTRACT PAINTING

Many of our art classes require students to purchase materials. A link to the supply list can be found in the class description on our website at ccae.org.

DRAWING AND PAINTING

ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

Mark Lefkowitz | Certified Medical Illustrator

The ability to draw, paint or sculpt the human form is greatly enhanced if the artist truly understands the anatomic structures under the skin that produce the form. We will utilize a skeleton and anatomy atlases to learn about skeletal elements, deep and superficial muscle layers, and vasculature. We will set up poses with a live model and apply what we’ve learned. Prior drawing experience is strongly recommended, particularly from a live model.

COURSE CODE: DNAT Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:45pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $310

BEGINNER ABSTRACT PAINTING

Rachel DeLuca | Painter Abstract art covers a vast amount of different art-making styles and strategies. This beginner-level class will help you focus on the wide world of abstract painting and allow you to practice examining, discussing, and creating your own abstract artworks. Each class will introduce you to a particular style and we will study famous historical or contemporary works as examples. Classes will also cover basic acrylic techniques. There are many different ways to think of and paint an abstract picture, so this class will begin with exercises based on shape, color, and composition.

COURSE CODE: ABSB Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $360

BEGINNER DRAWING

Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com A carefully planned series of exercises will introduce the beginner to the following elements of observational drawing: perspective, composition, light values, and contour. Students will begin by learning how to accurately measure and observe objects and the world around them. Classes will include instructor demonstrations and exercises in contour drawing, tonal drawing, and gesture drawing with plenty of time to practice in class and receive feedback from the instructor.

COURSE CODE: DRBA Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 14 | $345

BOTANICAL DRAWING

Sean Dunstan-Halliday | Artist Taking your inspiration from the historical tradition of botanical illustration, learn to draw botanical specimens in a wide range of drawing media, including graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, and watercolor pencil. You will explore composition and personal style as you execute carefully observed perceptual drawings. The instructor will supply some plants, but you also will be asked to bring in specimens.

COURSE CODE: BOTD Sec. 01: 7 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $230