This class focuses on the basics of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper.
Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work. This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation in the fundamentals of drawing.
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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)
Melanie Baker lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. She attended Pratt Institute graduating in 1977 with a BFA and received her MFA from Stony Brook University in 2001. She has had solo exhibitions at Cristin Tierney and Roebling Hall, among others, and group exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum, the Jersey City Museum, White Box, NYU Gallatin, the Nerman Museum, Platformart, Albany University and Weslyan University. She has received numerous awards and fellowships. She has twice been a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow, and in 2003 received the NYFA Prize, awarded across all disciplin ...
Melanie Baker lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. She attended Pratt Institute graduating in 1977 with a BFA and received her MFA from Stony Brook University in 2001. She has had solo exhibitions at Cristin Tierney and Roebling Hall, among others, and group exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum, the Jersey City Museum, White Box, NYU Gallatin, the Nerman Museum, Platformart, Albany University and Weslyan University. She has received numerous awards and fellowships. She has twice been a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow, and in 2003 received the NYFA Prize, awarded across all disciplines. She is a Sacatar Foundation Fellow, in 2004 and 2022. She has attended many residencies including Art Omi, Yaddo, Djerrassi, the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, and LMCC’s Workspace Program. She is represented by Cristin Tierney Gallery.
Paul Shore received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He has exhibited his work in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston and has taught at Williams College, Hartford Art School, Marlboro College and Penland School of Crafts. Art residency fellowships have included MacDowell Colony, Ragdale Foundation, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and Blue Mountain Center. In regards to teaching, Shore says, “in executing successful work head and hand must work together. I aim at developing both concurrently within each student. Conceptual development is nurtured along with technical and formal instruction. I dispel the notion of following “the right way” in favor of placing the emphasis on finding one’s way.”
Zen Browne is a painter and Philadelphia born artist. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and studied Painting & Drawing. Browne has lived in New York City for over 4 decades, and currently resides in the East Village.
Browne’s artwork is inspired by representational, allegorical, and symbolic narratives. Included are themes of portraiture, social, cultural, and spiritual narratives, as well as human identities. His art addresses contemporary subjects that affect the human condition.
Browne’s approach to his teaching process is focused in tr ...
Browne’s approach to his teaching process is focused in traditional painting and drawing practice and grounds students in structural knowledge of painting and drawing, composition and the elements of art, while freeing students to explore their imagination and unique vision within art.
Browne has exhibited his artwork in numerous galleries and educational institutions within the United States and abroad.
Teen Drawing and Painting
Oil Painting (Beginner/Intermediate)
Anthony DiPaola is an American painter who lived in Germany for a decade and recently returned to New York where he lives and works. He holds a BFA and MFA in painting in addition to an MA in Philosophy. He has had international solo exhibitions, primarily in nonprofit spaces and various college and university galleries including the Ruhr-Universität (Bochum, Germany), Gudelsky Gallery (Maryland College of Art and Design), Harry Wood Gallery (Arizona State University) and was included in a group exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery (Washington DC).
In 2019 Anthony received a project ...
In 2019 Anthony received a project grant for a large street art mural near the UN Campus in Germany highlighting their Sustainable Development Goals. In 2020 he received a stipend for artists awarded by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. His conceptually motivated artwork is a blend of abstract form, text based images and figurative references using various media including painting, work on paper, video and animation.
www.anthonydipaola.com
Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined
Colored Pencils (Intermediate/Advanced)
Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners
Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners
Portrait Drawing Intensive
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.
Watercolors for Absolute Beginners
Mindful Artmaking Evening: Connecting Breath and Creativity
Mindful Artmaking
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