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: $400
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ACRYLIC PAINTING
Deanna Ditzler
This course is open to all levels of artists. We will create color charts, shape maps, and tonal studies. It will encourage you to develop your own style while learning how to use this unique and fun medium. Painting in a group setting infuses us with energy, questioning, and awe as we learn from each other's progress.
Prerequisite: Drawing
Thursday 1- 4 pm
7 week fee: $240
14 week fee: $400 |
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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
(Must have studied previously
with the instructor and been invited
to join.)
14 Week Fee: $400
(14 Week Registration Only)
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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
7 Week Fee: $240
14 Week Fee: $400 |
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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
Wednesday, 1 - 4pm
7 Week Fee: $240
14 Week Fee: $400 |
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ABSTRACT PAINTING IN OIL OR ACRYLIC
Stephen Curry
Abstraction encompasses a wide range of painting styles, from semi-abstract figurative and landscape painting to geometric and organic abstraction, cubism, abstract expressionism, color field, minimalism and everything in between. This course is appropriate for all skill levels, but a basic understanding of drawing and painting is recommended. Beginning students will work with the basic ideas of formalism to gain an understanding of abstraction. An emphasis will be placed on composition, color, balance and the use of ones own intuition in the creative process. Advanced students will be encouraged to explore their own ideas and vision in the realm of abstraction with individual instruction on technique and concept and one on one critiques. Students may work from imagination or may want to use still life or photographic materials as inspiration for the painting process. Students may choose to work from either oil, acrylic or both.
Prerequisite: Drawing
Tuesday, 6 - 9pm
7 Week Fee: $240
14 Week Fee: $400 |
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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: $240
14 Week Fee: $400 |
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ADVANCED WATERCOLOR (C)
Connie Athens
Wednesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
7 Week Fee: $240
14 Week Fee: $400 |
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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 |
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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.
Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
7 Week Fee: $240
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