March 11-13, 2027
Thursday-Saturday
9:30 am -4:30 pm
$595 includes model fees

In this class we’ll alternate between painting the clothed figure alla prima (wet into wet) and learn the techniques used to create a fresh, direct response to our subjects.  There will be a painting demonstration and lots of class time for students to work from live models. The focus will be on economy of brush strokes, simplifying the forms and seeing them in terms of basic shapes and planes described by light and shadow.  We’ll also talk about basic concepts like proportions, value, color mixing and paint application.   On the last day of class we’ll paint from photos.  Over the past year I’ve done a series of paintings based on old family photos, many in black and white. You can choose from your favorites and we’ll apply what we learned painting from the clothed model.  This will be your chance to immortalize a family member or ancestor.

Bio:

David Shevlino studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (certificate ’84) and the University of Pennsylvania (BFA ’92) and the Art Students’ League of NY.  His work has been featured in national publications and he has exhibited his work throughout the US. He  teaches workshops in US and Europe.  He has also produced a series of instructional videos about his painting methods.