PAINTING IN ACRYLICS (C)
Stuart Burton
Acrylic paints are a unique and challenging medium for the painter. This course is for beginning to experienced students. Using a limited palette of five colors, learn to develop an initial plan for painting while recognizing how experimentation with the medium can produce welcome results. Emphasis is on pictorial composition, shape, value and color to create harmonious paintings.

Prerequisite: Drawing 

Monday, 6 - 9pm
or Tuesday, 1 - 4pm
Wednesday, 6 - 9pm for Intermediate or Advanced students
14 week fee: $350 (14 week registration only)

PAINTING IN OIL (C)
Stuart Burton
This course offers a complete approach to oil painting. Using a limited palette of five colors, beginning students will work from a still life, while more advanced students may work from photographs or other reference materials. All will learn techniques and procedures for the successful use of oil paints in personal expression. Emphasis will be on composition, the importance of simple shapes, value, and color to create interesting compositions and harmonious paintings. 

Prerequisite: Drawing 

Monday, 6 - 9pm
or Tuesday, 1 - 4pm
Wednesday, 6 - 9pm for Intermediate or Advanced students
14 week fee: $350 (14 week registration only)

ABSTRACT PAINTING or SCULPTURE (C)
Reed Cardwell
Students will discover and explore the freedom of painting and/or sculpting from the imagination. You will be encouraged to express ideas intuitively. These ideas can either be non-objective or based on the interior, landscape or figure. Elements of design and the importance of 3-dimensional space compared to 2-dimensional shapes will be emphasized. Critiques will allow the student to improve and enhance his visual perception and understanding of design along with confidence in developing his own style.

Monday, 1 - 4pm
or Tuesday, 6 - 9pm
7 week fee: $210
14 week fee: $350

EXPLORATIONS IN OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING (C)
Stephen Curry
This course is for oil and acrylic painters of all levels.  In this class, students will explore a variety of traditions, techniques and styles of painting.  Working from the still-life, photos or subject matter of the student’s choice, even examples of paintings by Masters from art history, each 7-week session, students will experiment with a different movement from the history of painting.  The student will gain hands-on understanding of terms like indirect and direct painting methods, chiaroscuro, grisaille, divisionism, pop art, and neo-expressionism.  With an understanding of a wide range of techniques, students can begin to develop their own voice and style in the painting process.

Prerequisite: Drawing

Thursday, 1 - 4pm
or Thursday, 6 - 9pm
7 week fee: $210
14 week fee: $350

INTRODUCTION TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
Robert Treat        This class starts on May 7.
Encaustic painting was practiced by the Ancient Greeks and is done by adding powdered pigments to melted beeswax.  The wax can be layered to create a textured and collage-like piece of artwork. This introductory class will acquaint students with the tools, materials and the creative process of encaustic painting. Areas to be explored are: setting up an encaustic studio; various types of supports; mixing pigments; techniques of wax application; and archival preservation.

Wednesday, 6 - 9pm
7 week fee: $210 + $65 materials fee
14 week fee: $350 + $85 materials fee

WATERCOLOR (C)
Connie Athens
Approach watercolor with a sense of spontaneity and simplicity while exploring the unique properties of the medium. During the process, learn the value of developing sketches and value studies, by keeping a watercolor sketchbook. This class is process oriented, allowing technique to develop in a natural and progressive way. Individuality is encouraged, and all levels, including beginners, are welcome. Students will be required to bring courage and a sense of adventure to each class.

Prerequisite: Drawing

Thursday, 1 - 4pm
7 week fee: $210
14 week fee: $350

Student testimonial:
"Connie Athens is probably the best watercolor instructor teaching in San Diego today.  Her mastery of technique, color and composition are inspirational to all students from beginner to advanced levels. Constructive criticism is always given in a positive and respectful manner... A unique opportunity awaits Art Academy of San Diego students to learn watercolor from this great teacher and fantastic artist."
Susanne Flowers 2/10/07

ABSTRACT LIFE PAINTING (C)
Reed Cardwell
This class will allow and encourage students to paint the figure in a non-traditional manner. While gesture and anatomy will be explored, the main focus will be on the student’s own interpretation, their expressive feelings about the pose that inspires them to paint the figure in space. Poses will be longer, allowing students the opportunity to intuitively develop their ideas in each painting. Emphasis will also be placed on the figure’s unique relationship to the background space in each painting. Included will be demonstrations as well as individual and class critiques.

Tuesday, 1 - 4pm
7 week fee: $210 + model fee: $65
14 week fee: $350 + model fee: $130

TRANSPARENT WATERCOLOR: Levels I & II (C)
Jim Millard
This class is unique in starting two weeks early on April 16th in Session I.
It will not meet on May 14 & 21 and concludes on June 11th.
Session II: June 18 - July 30
Explore the language of watercolor and how it’s different from other media.  You will understand color and how to use it; temperature, intensity and value relationships.  We will do sketching and value studies as you learn to see shapes rather than things.  Learn to mix colors on the sheet and in the palette, brush handling, how to apply glazes and graduated washes, as well as charging, patch against patch and granulation.  Classes include instructor demonstrations and individual and group analysis.  Materials list provided upon registration.

Prerequisite: Drawing

Wednesday 6-9pm
7 week fee: $210
14 week fee: $350

GRAFFITI: THE ART FORM (C)
Pose2
In this introductory class, students will learn the history, styles and traditions of "Graffiti Writing."  You will be taken on a virtual train ride through the past, present, and future of Graffiti Arty.  Through discussions, video presentations, sketching and actual spray-painting, you will learn the tools, techniques, and philosophy behind this cultural phenomenon.  No experience is required.

This class is not offered Session I.  It will be offered in Session II starting June 21.

Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
7 week fee: $210
14 week fee: $350