(Travel days: June 26 and July 3, 2010)
6 sessions, 3-5 hours per session.
Class Description:
Combining both accurate observational realism with personal stylistic expression, this Special 6-Day Workshop is structured to bring the serious beginner as well as intermediate and advanced student/artist on an intensive figure drawing and painting journey.
This is a unique opportunity to work with this internationally renowned artist and master life drawing, and painting, teacher in a delightful setting. Mornings will include demonstrations, instruction, and practice with the life model. In the afternoons you are free to practice drawing and/or painting with Ruth Block, who will be available for additional one-on-one individual mentoring and critique/assessment.
Included also in this workshops will be compositional and color theory guidelines for working with both the figure and landscape. Autographed copies of Ms Block’s award winning DVD’s and book, A YEAR OF SUNDAYS: MANDALAS AS AN ARTIST’S PORTAL, will be available.
Suggested Materials:
* Brush – Medium (#10-#16) round or flat
* Paint – Tube pigments or good quality pan set
* Paper – 9″ x 12″ or larger, 70 lb. to 80 lb
* Watercolor pencils or watercolor crayons
* Palette – Large white mixing surface
Optional Materials:
* 90 lb to 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper
* Expanded color set
* Small cosmetic or ceramic s sponge
* #2 or 2B pencil or wash pencil
* clear or white kneaded eraser
All Classes are $2545.00 per person for a one week stay in a double occupancy hale. More detailed info can be found on the cost page.
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Hawaiian Art Journey through email at hawaiianartjourney@gmail.com or via phone (510) 808 – 4424, or contact Ruth Block who’s contact info can be found here.
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