Monday, August 15, 2011

Painting and Drawing Course Offerings @ VisArts





Introduction to Acrylic Painting*
Beginning to Intermediate
Amie Oliver
This course introduces the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint, basic color theory and techniques. Students are encouraged to examine art history as well as the contemporary art around them as they begin to define a personal artistic vision. Register here. Course may be repeated. Materials list is available upon confirmation or on our website.
Section A
6 Mondays
September 12 – October 17
6:30 – 9:00 PM
Section B
6 Mondays
October 24 – November 28
6:30 – 9:00 PM
Wonders of Water Media: An Open Studio
Intermediate and Advanced
Amie Oliver
Artists who work in acrylic, watercolor, gouache, collage, or any combination of water-based media are encouraged to participate in this new three week open studio. Participants will explore new ways to think about painting and will receive individual coaching and feedback on their creative projects. ALL WATER BASED MEDIA welcome. Materials will be based on each student's individual creative goals.
3 Thursdays
September 15 – September 29
6:30 – 9:00 PM
Workshops & Intensives
The Painted Collage Workshop
All Levels
Amie Oliver
Many noted painters of the 20th century used collage to express their aesthetic ideals. Explore the creative possibilities of working with acrylic paint and mixed media / collage during this one and a half day workshop. A link to the materials list is posted on the right.
2 Days
Saturday, September 10 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 11 1:00 – 4:00 PM
The Intuitive Line Workshop
All Levels
Amie Oliver
Participants will explore new ways to think about drawing and mark-making during this one-day workshop. Drawing exercises will play with gesture, observation, texture, and contour. A materials list is available on our website or you can visit Oliver's course blog at http://visarts.org
1 day
Saturday, September 24
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drawing & Painting with Ink
All Levels
Amie Oliver
Participants will explore new ways to think about drawing, painting and mark-making with ink, pen and brush during this two-day workshop. We will examine the classical and contemporary use of ink wash and pen and ink drawing. Exercises will play with gesture, observation, texture, and contour. A materials list is available on our website .
2 Days
Saturday, October 1 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, October 2 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Acrylic and Mixed Media Intensive
All Levels
Amie Oliver
Many noted artists of the 20th century used collage and mixed media to explore new ideas and develop their aesthetic. Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile materials for painting with collage, assembling a montage and integrating found objects. Artists will begin the workshop experimenting with acrylic and collage techniques and refine their experiments throughout the weekend. These techniques also work well for assembling mementos and exploring the passage of time. A materials list is available on our website @ http://visarts.org
2 Days
Saturday, November 5 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 6 1:00 – 4:00 PM
* acrylic painters who usually work with me in the mornings may note that I am not able to offer a morning course due to a scheduling conflict at VisArts. Please note that you can sign up for any of my weekend workshops and feel free to bring an acrylic painting that you have been working on or need help with!
I am also available for private consultations / tutorials. Please email me if you would like more information on this service.

Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 W. Main St. Richmond VA 23220
p: 804.353.0094 x. 229 | f: 804.353.8018
Explore your creative spirit.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Monster Drawing Rally


POSTPONED: NEW DATE TBA
Sat,August27
3:30pm - 9:00pm

Location
1708 Gallery
319 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA

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1708 GALLERY'S 2ND ANNUAL LIVE DRAWING EVENT

Part performance, part art-bazaar, Monster Drawing Rally is a rare opportunity to watch your favorite local artists at work. The event will consist of 4 one-hour shifts with up to 14 artists drawing simultaneously per hour. Watch art come to life then purchase the completed works for only $65. Come hungry and enjoy Nate's Tacos for dinner with a selection of cold Virginia micro brews on tap! Kids can take part in the action by creating art of their own at the wall-sized coloring station. All funds raised support 1708 Gallery, a non-profit space for new art.

ADMISSION: $5 Donation, Kids 12 and under are free.

Sign up for a 1708 membership at Monster Drawing Rally and receive $20 off one drawing!

Visit www.1708gallery.org for more details!

I'll be drawing during the 5pm session!

Friday, July 22, 2011

Basic Color Theory

Everyone studies the color wheel at some point in their education.
We revisit these basic concepts when learning to mix acrylic paint.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Acrylic and Mixed Media Intensive




WORKSHOP - JULY 9 and 10:

acrylic and mixed media intensive

All Levels

Many noted artists of the 20th century used collage and mixed media to explore new ideas and develop their aesthetic ideal. Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile materials for painting with collage, assembling a montage and integrating found objects. Artists will begin on Saturday experimenting with acrylic and collage techniques and refine their experiments throughout the the weekend.

A few examples of acrylic and mixed media can be viewed here.


Instructor: Amie Oliver

2 days
Saturday, July 9 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 10 1:00 – 3:30 PM


MATERIALS LIST
vine charcoal (a few sticks)
black pastel (one stick)
masking tape or blue painting tape
utility or xacto knife and blades
ruler
sponge brushes
several pointed and flat brushes
beginner's acrylic paint set (primary colors, earth colors and black and white)
acrylic medium
paper adhesive (YES brand paste highly recommended)
sketchbook
2-4 old drawings/works on paper you would like to recycle
two sheets of large, hot press rag paper - minimum size 22"x30"
charcoal pencils - hard and soft
an old newspaper
small jar of sand, ash or dirt (or other particulates)
old towel or t-shirt for cleaning brushes
paper towels
matt knife
spray bottle with a misting component (recycled from home is great)
one 24" x 24" hard surface to collage on (plywood, mdf, birch and other panels
are available at Lowe's precut to this size)

SUGGESTED (FUN BUT NOT REQUIRED)
water-soluable colored pencils
chalk pastels
GESSO
your art box and any other water based media you enjoy working with

Friday, July 1, 2011

The Painted Collage Workshop

"Three Musicians"
Pablo Picasso
collection of MOMA



The Painted Collage Workshop
(Drawing North)
All Levels Amie Oliver Many noted painters of the 20th century used collage to express their aesthetic ideals. Explore the creative possibilities of working with acrylic paint and mixed media / collage during this one and a half day workshop.

An album of artwork which employs these concepts and techniques can be viewed here.


MATERIALS LIST
vine charcoal (a few sticks)
black pastel (one stick)
masking tape or blue painting tape
utility or xacto knife and blades
ruler
sponge brushes
several pointed and flat brushes
beginner's acrylic paint set (primary colors, earth colors and black and white)
acrylic medium
paper adhesive (YES brand paste highly recommended)
sketchbook
2-4 old drawings/works on paper you would like to recycle
two sheets of large, hot press rag paper - minimum size 22"x30"
charcoal pencils - hard and soft
an old newspaper
small jar of sand, ash or dirt (or other particulates)
old towel or t-shirt for cleaning brushes
paper towels
matt knife
spray bottle with a misting component (recycled from home is great)
one 24" x 24" hard surface to collage on (plywood, mdf, birch and other panels
are available at Lowe's precut to this size)


SUGGESTED (FUN BUT NOT REQUIRED)
water-soluable colored pencils
chalk pastels
GESSO
your art box and any other water based media you enjoy working with

Monday, June 6, 2011

Drawing and Painting with Ink



Drawing and Painting with Ink (Drawing North)

All Levels

Amie Oliver

Participants will explore new ways to think about drawing, painting and mark-making with ink, pen and brush during this two-day workshop. We will examine the classical and contemporary use of ink wash and pen and ink drawing. Exercises will play with gesture, observation, texture, and contour.


A sketchbook which employs ink and mixed media can be seen here.


MATERIALS LIST
india ink (small container)
SMALL BRUSHES - whatever you have
masking tape or blue painting tape
utility or xacto knife and blades
ruler
sketchbook
two sheets of large, hot press rag paper - minimum size 22"x30"
two - four old drawings/prints/watercolors that you would like to recycle
graphite pencils - hard and soft
ERASERS
crow quill pen set

paper towels


optional:

mechanical pens

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Intuitive Line Workshop


The Intuitive Line Drawing Workshop (Drawing North)

All Levels

Amie Oliver

Participants will explore new ways to think about drawing and mark-making during this one-day workshop. Drawing exercises will play with gesture, observation, texture, and contour. This is a one day workshop.


An album of photos from previous workshops can be viewed here.


MATERIALS LIST
vine charcoal (a few sticks)
black pastel (one stick)
india ink (small container)
SMALL BRUSHES - whatever you have
watercolor set (inexpensive student grade) or watercolor pencils
masking tape or blue painting tape
utility or xacto knife and blades
ruler
sketchbook
two sheets of large, hot press rag paper - minimum size 22"x30"
two - four old drawings/prints/watercolors that you would like to recycle
graphite pencils - hard and soft
ERASERS
water-soluable pencil


Friday, May 6, 2011

Wonders of Water Media



Wonders of Water Media
(an Open Studio) Drawing North
Intermediate and Advanced
Amie Oliver

Artists who work in acrylic, watercolor, gouache, collage, or any combination of water-based media are encouraged to participate in this new three week open studio.
Participants will explore new ways to think about painting and will receive individual coaching and feedback on their creative projects. ALL WATER BASED MEDIA welcome. Materials will be based on each student's individual creative goals.

3 evenings, once a week
Examples of Water Media can be seen here.

MATERIALS LIST
based on artists' chosen media