For the young artist who loves to draw and wants to explore new techniques.
This course is for beginners and experienced young artists alike learn proportion and composition, while developing keen observational skills. Students will draw and paint from observation and improve technical skills. Emphasis is on fundamental principles, such as line, shape, form, color, composition, perspective and more.
In-person class includes all materials.
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Laura’s career in art spans over 10 years. She studied at the School of Visual Arts of UTP in Pereira, Colombia, with a major in painting. After graduating, she built her experience teaching Art and independently creating artwork. Born and raised in Cartago, COL, She moved to United States in 2018 and currently resides in Queens, New York, where explores textiles and works in various projects like OSCAM, a painting and embroidery atelier she founded along with her mother. Since 2022 she has worked with the Guggenheim Museum as Youth Educator and Teaching Artist. In her free time, she ...
Laura’s career in art spans over 10 years. She studied at the School of Visual Arts of UTP in Pereira, Colombia, with a major in painting. After graduating, she built her experience teaching Art and independently creating artwork. Born and raised in Cartago, COL, She moved to United States in 2018 and currently resides in Queens, New York, where explores textiles and works in various projects like OSCAM, a painting and embroidery atelier she founded along with her mother. Since 2022 she has worked with the Guggenheim Museum as Youth Educator and Teaching Artist. In her free time, she likes to experiment with film, photography and ceramics.
Erin McGill was born and raised in New York. She received a BFA in Illustration from Pratt Institute, where she discovered her love for patterns and textures. Since 2004 she has had a small craft business creating wearable art, toys, cards and decorative whimsical art based on her drawings. She is the author and illustrator of picture books including: I Do Not Like Al’s Hat, Matchy Matchy, If You Want A Friend In Washington and others. Since 2019 she has been teaching both children and adults various arts and crafts classes. In her free time she enjoys garde ...
Erin McGill was born and raised in New York. She received a BFA in Illustration from Pratt Institute, where she discovered her love for patterns and textures. Since 2004 she has had a small craft business creating wearable art, toys, cards and decorative whimsical art based on her drawings. She is the author and illustrator of picture books including: I Do Not Like Al’s Hat, Matchy Matchy, If You Want A Friend In Washington and others. Since 2019 she has been teaching both children and adults various arts and crafts classes. In her free time she enjoys gardening, polar history, historical cooking and baking, swimming and travel.
Drawing and Painting
Colored Pencils for Beginners
Artist Talk with Erin McGill: Making a Picture Book: From Idea to Illustration
Katita Miller is a New York City-based artist who grew up primarily in Fort Worth, TX. She received a B.A. in Studio Art and Spanish from Wake Forest University in 2016 and earned her MFA from Hunter College in 2022. Her artwork attempts to visualize the disorienting effect that the incessant noise of thoughts, emotions and memories can have on our perception of our immediate physical surroundings. The interior and landscape scenes in her paintings and drawings fluctuate between the mundane and the fantastical. Her work has been exhibited at Gallery 178 and 205 Hudson Gallery (New York, NY), PeepSpace (Tarrytown, NY), Artspace111 (Fort Worth, TX), stArt Gallery, Hanes Gallery and Sawtooth (Winston-Salem, NC).
Eva Nikolova is a Bulgarian‐born visual artist who works in drawing, painting, printmaking, hand‐drawn animation and cameraless photography. She holds a BFA in Painting/Printmaking from Southern Illinois University and MFA in Printmaking from Indiana University, Bloomington. Her work, which is in the permanent collections of Temple University, The Amity Art Foundation, Manhattan Graphics Center, Arkansas State University and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, has been exhibited nationally as well as in Germany, England, Canada, Scotland and India. Nikolova is the recip ...
Eva Nikolova is a Bulgarian‐born visual artist who works in drawing, painting, printmaking, hand‐drawn animation and cameraless photography. She holds a BFA in Painting/Printmaking from Southern Illinois University and MFA in Printmaking from Indiana University, Bloomington. Her work, which is in the permanent collections of Temple University, The Amity Art Foundation, Manhattan Graphics Center, Arkansas State University and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, has been exhibited nationally as well as in Germany, England, Canada, Scotland and India. Nikolova is the recipient of over 20 scholarships, fellowships, grants and awards, and has participated in fully‐funded residencies at Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Millay Colony, Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, Vermont Studio Center, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
Drawing for Beginners
Drawing with Pastel
Watercolor Painting (Beginner/Intermediate)
Bernardo Rodriguez is a multifaceted artist whose journey from the Dominican Republic to the bustling streets of New York City has deeply influenced his creative narrative. His passion for crafting intricate, detailed illustrations and paintings seamlessly melds with his personal experiences, often culminating in depictions of the human experience, the intimate corners of New York, and poignant everyday moments.
A majority of Bernardo’s art gravitates towards portraits, capturing the essence of his subjects with unparalleled precision. His talent and dedication have led to i ...
A majority of Bernardo’s art gravitates towards portraits, capturing the essence of his subjects with unparalleled precision. His talent and dedication have led to international acclaim, with his illustrations gracing the pages of The New Yorker, The Marshall Project, and Italy’s Domus magazine.
In 2022, Bernardo achieved his MFA from the School of Visual Arts, an accomplishment underscored by his receipt of the Paula Rhodes Memorial Award for excellence in illustration. His distinction did not end there, as he was also chosen as the graduate speaker for the class of 2022, delivering his address at the iconic Radio City Music Hall.
Beyond academic achievements, Bernardo’s art has been recognized and embraced by galleries and museums worldwide. His works have adorned the walls of SVA’s Chelsea Gallery, Peekskill’s H-Art Gallery, 13 Frost Gallery in Brooklyn, and Syracuse University’s Gallery in Florence, Italy, where he immersed himself in the rich artistry of the city. Recently, his art found a proud place in the esteemed Long Island Museum, a testament to its significance and appeal.
Cartooning: Ink & Imagination
Watercolors for Absolute Beginners
Mindful Artmaking
Mindful Artmaking Evening: Connecting Breath and Creativity
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