Observation is a skill at the core of representational art. The longer we focus on something, the more we notice and begin to understand. This class will focus on four different stages of the artistic process: drawing & measurement, light & shadows, values & color, and transitions & details. Each session will build on the previous week regardless of whether you choose to create a painting in full color or a highly rendered drawing. Accuracy and realism are often the results, but it is not the goal. Learn how to break down any subject from life into simple, accurate shapes, values, and relationships and develop the artwork as a whole. You will be amazed at what you notice when you dedicate your time to thoughtful observation!

Meets: (4) Mondays 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates: April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2023
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Lecture & demonstration, studio practice with individual feedback or one-on-one instruction.
Level: Beginners with prior experience to intermediate or advanced are welcome!

Medium: Oil paint, acrylic, pastels, charcoal, or graphite
Technique: Accurate observation, drawing, or painting from life.
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class. Note that painters must use drop cloths over tabletops. Oil painters are specifically required to use Gamsol or odorless mineral spirits & dispose of their oily rags in a flammable waste can.

Tuition: $160 (Includes all session dates listed above, access to studio equipment, easels, tables, chairs & some consumable materials).
Status: Available