Image credit: Amanda Brun, Origami Sky

Teaching Artist: George Apotsos

“Using your imagination is a great resource for subject matter in your artwork,” says George Apotsos, AOY member teaching-artist who is offering a class on the art of surrealism and narrative painting, an art form that his own work has been closely associated with. Through this course George will teach various methods and techniques that can be used to create dream-like characters and scenarios in your paintings that are full of symbolism and imagination. Avoid composition mistakes and learn how to arrange objects and images that best help narrate a story,  idea or theme. Improving mixing and painting techniques will be demonstrated. This is primarily an acrylic painting class but collage and photo-montage will be utilized and oil painters are welcomed. Art material will be provided for early classes but the majority of art supplies are the responsibility of the student. Materials will be discussed in class and a list will be provided.
*** No class November 20 for Thanksgiving break

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that checks are accepted only during the first 4 weeks of registration and the check payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of each class. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Donna Sheehan

Learn to see as an artist does and apply that new found knowledge to oil painting! From a still life set up you will learn the basics of drawing in order to do a preliminary sketch in oil directly onto canvas. Guided by your instructor you'll quickly learn about shape and form and gain an understanding of how to see value so that you can render drawings in oil paint to create a tonal underpainting. An explanation of tools and mediums will be discussed with a focus on pallet set up. You'll learn about color and value mixing and matching while you progress to a full color painting. The concepts and principles taught in Introduction to Oil Painting will help you to develop the skills to further you on your way to becoming a better artist.
*** No class November 20 for Thanksgiving break

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that checks are accepted only during the first 4 weeks of registration and the check payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of each class. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.