PROJECT 465 :: CHICAGO PAINTING & DRAWING COURSES

DRAWING
Level: Beginner
$320.00

CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class will cover some of the basics of drawing and visual arts.  Utilize the tools to create drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, and digital work.  “Drawing is at the core of this, as well as virtually every other art study program, primarily helping students learn to see and translate that to any given medium.”  Everything from drawing a still-life, landscape, and the human figure will be examined.  

March 25- May 13
Thursdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm                      
Manuel Sanchez
Location: 031B

Click here to register:



FIGURE DRAWING & PAINTING
Level: Multi- Level
$320.00

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Learn the principles involved in drawing the human figure!  Join resident artist Rory Coyne in becoming introduced to basic anatomy while building comprehension of the human body and proportions.  Students in this multi-level course can expect to work through usage of live models, figure and portrait, with quick and long pauses. 

March 24- May 12
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm      
Rory Coyne
Location: 031B

Click here to Register 


INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
Level: Beginner
$ 320.00

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Every painter has to start somewhere!  This course introduces students to the tools and techniques necessary to express themselves through the medium of paint. Using new and innovative methods to accurately mix and match colors and paint what lies before your eyes, the secrets of acrylic and oil paint will be unveiled. Experimentation both with application and approach to painting is encouraged in this course.

March 27- May 15
Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm      
Rory Coyne  
Location: 033

Click here to Register



THE SELF-EXPRESSIONIST
Level: Beginner
$ 320.00

CLASS DESCRIPTION: In this class, color theory will be explored by studying self-portraits of artists from the past and now. Using our-self as a subject matter, colors will be redefined and mixed with our own personal meanings. We will learn multiple painting techniques to strengthen our use of color to create interesting ways of making portraits that reflect our self and life experiences.

March 23- May 11
Tuesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm                  
Manuel Sanchez
Location: 033

Click to Register



PORTRAIT PAINTING
Level: Multi-Level
$ 320.00

CLASS DESCRIPTION: A well-executed portrait is expected to show the inner essence of the subject.  This class offers instruction in painting the human face and body, giving attention to shape, form, light, and shadow. It also explores the use of color and composition for psychological effect.  Students will learn how to emphasize emotional qualities and personal responses to their portrait subjects in their images. Students will draw inspiration from the masters but be assisted in finding their own individual style as they push the boundaries of formal design, composition, texture and use of color.

March 23- May 11
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm       
Rory Coyne
Location: 033

Click here to Register