Landscape Painting in Oil with Leeanna Chipana – Jan-Feb 2018

Landscape Painting in Oil with Leeanna Chipana – Jan-Feb 2018

by | Nov 15, 2017 | Archive

Landscape Painting in Oil with Leeanna Chipana
SIX weeks, Tuesdays, Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$240m/$270nm

Students will gain a strong understanding of the fundamentals of landscape painting while they advance to more challenging projects. During class we will discuss the genre of landscape and plein air painting. Students will learn about compositional methods and techniques used throughout the centuries such as the concept of perspective, areal perspective, the language of dominant verticals and horizontal lines, how to harmonize color, underpainting methods such as open and closed grisailles. Color theory will be discussed. Students will learn how to organize and structure their landscapes. The goal is for students to have a broader understanding of landscape painting methods as well as increase their skill and accuracy at creating beautiful landscape painting. 


Landscape in Oil w/Chipana Jan-Feb 2018
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Leeanna Chipana began her art studies at the Stevenson Academy of Fine Arts in Oyster Bay, NY in 2004 where she studied under painter and illustrator Attila Hejja. While working as his personal assistant Leeanna studied figure painting with Mr. Hejja. After Mr. Hejja’s sudden death in the Summer of 2007, Leeanna decided to devote her life to pursuing her own art studies more rigorously and dedicate herself to teaching traditional painting and drawing. She started by attending the New York Art Students League where she studied figure painting for two years with artist Nelson Shanks. She went on to continue her studies under full scholarship with Robert Armetta of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art at the Atelier Armetta program located in Glen Cove, NY. She attended the Water Street Atelier where she was enrolled in a full-time program dedicated to classical drawing and painting under artist Jacob Collins. Her work ranges from landscapes to still-life and portraits from life.

Leeanna continued her training at the Grand Central Atelier in New York in their full-time core program – the Water Street Atelier with Jacob Collins. She was a recipient of the John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Grant, a Hudson River Fellow and was awarded a scholarship to attend the New York Academy of Art. She teaches on Long Island’s North Shore.

Portrait Drawing & Painting with Leeanna Chipana – May – June 2018

Portrait Drawing & Painting with Leeanna Chipana – May – June 2018

by | Nov 10, 2017 | Archive

Portrait Drawing & Painting with Leeanna Chipana
Six Weeks – Tuesdays May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26
12:30 – 3:30pm
$280 M/$310 NM

This course is for beginners through advanced students. Working from the long pose students will be introduced to concepts of structural anatomy of the face and head. Students will review comparative measuring, sight size methods, light and form, and various shading techniques used by artists throughout the 18th and 19th century. The goal of this course is for each student to walk a way with a strong understanding of drawing and painting the portrait not only skillfully and accurately but also with a broader understanding of historical concepts of portraiture. Demonstrations will be provided throughout the course and lectures on portrait drawing and painting methods used throughout the centuries by master artists.

Includes model fee.
Materials list will be provided.

Leeanna Chipana began her art studies at the Stevenson Academy of Fine Arts in Oyster Bay, NY in 2004 where she studied under painter and illustrator Attila Hejja. While working as his personal assistant Leeanna studied figure painting with Mr. Hejja. After Mr. Hejja’s sudden death in the Summer of 2007, Leeanna decided to devote her life to pursuing her own art studies more rigorously and dedicate herself to teaching traditional painting and drawing. She started by attending the New York Art Students League where she studied figure painting for two years with artist Nelson Shanks. She went on to continue her studies under full scholarship with Robert Armetta of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art at the Atelier Armetta program located in Glen Cove, NY. She attended the Water Street Atelier where she was enrolled in a full-time program dedicated to classical drawing and painting under artist Jacob Collins. Her work ranges from landscapes to still-life and portraits from life.

Leeanna continued her training at the Grand Central Atelier in New York in their full-time core program – the Water Street Atelier with Jacob Collins. She was a recipient of the John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Grant, a Hudson River Fellow and was awarded a scholarship to attend the New York Academy of Art. She teaches on Long Island’s North Shore.

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Abstract Painting: Acrylics with Kevin Larkin

Abstract Painting: Acrylics with Kevin Larkin

by | Aug 28, 2017 | Archive

Abstract Painting: Acrylics with Kevin Larkin
Fall dates TBA 

Abstraction in painting allows the artist to communicate in often personal and impactful ways.

Explore abstract painting through an understanding of space, color, energy, tension, and form. Emphasis is placed on self- expression and developing a wholly personal style with individual instruction and critiques.

All levels.

” I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc.,because painting has a life of its own.”- Jackson Pollock

MATERIALS LIST:

  • 4oz tubes (or larger) of acrylic paint.
    All colors red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple, black, etc.
  • 2 tubes of white acrylic paint.
  • 2 stretched canvases at least 18″ x 24″ ( the bigger the better)
  • 2-4 medium size flat artist’s paint brushes
  • plastic cups to mix paint and hold water
  • masking tape
  • paper towels

Any questions call Kevin at 516. 659. 4914

KEVIN LARKIN is a painter, actor, director and scenic designer

Kevin  award-winning canvases have been exhibited regularly throughout the greater NY area. He has won awards from the Association of Graphic Artists, Print Magazine, The Art Directors Club and the Smithtown Township arts Council. His work has appeared in Print Magazine, The Art Directors Club and Long Island Pulse Magazine. His paintings were featured in a platform installation presented by New York City’s Manhattan Transit Authority at the Bronx Zoo/Pelham Parkway Station. 

Solo exhibitions include Sanctuary Spaces and Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City; Mills Pond House, H.T.A.L. Gallery, and B.J. Spoke Galleries on Long Island; and The Painted Bride in Philadelphia. Group exhibitions include VRT Gallery, Chase Manhattan Bank and the American Institute for Creative Living in New York City; the Ripe Art Gallery, Art League of Long Island, and the Mills Pond House on Long Island. 

Kevin is the subject of Kevin Larkin: The Genuine Article, a monograph by Peter Josyph, and the essays Josyph and Larkin X-Men Of Art by Raymond Todd. Since 2002, Mr. Larkin has been a member of B.J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington, NY where he serves as the gallery’s vice president. ​

As a found member of Victory Repertory Theater, he has worked as an actor, director and production manager. Mr. Larkin has also had many years of set design experience both at Theater East Repertory and Victory Repertory Theatre.

Kevin received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 1977. He has taught painting at the McBurney YMCA in Manhattan, The Huntington Art League, The Art League of Long Island, The Smithtown Township Arts Council, Oldfield Middle School, Mill Neck School for the Deaf and the Suffolk County Bosces III Gifted-Talented Institute. He has been a guest lecturer at Nassau Community College.

2017 Members Showcase May 27 – June 25

2017 Members Showcase May 27 – June 25

by | Jun 26, 2017 | Past Exhibitions

2017 Members Showcase
May 27 – June 25

CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Art Guild will hold its 2017 Members Showcase exhibit at The Art Guild, Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. All TAG members are invited to enter their artwork. Non-members may become members at the time of submission.

ELIGIBILITY: All TAG members (14 years and older) may submit. Membership must be current. One entry per member. All styles are welcome. All works must be original and completed with in the last five years. Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be accepted. The Art Guild reserves the right to choose the artwork to be included in the exhibition. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from May 22 through Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 3 pm.

JUROR OF AWARDS: Dan Christoffel is an award-winning artist with fifty years teaching experience. His expertise extends from oil painting and sculpture (in terra cotta, stone and steel) to print making. He is an accomplished portrait artist and art lecturer including visiting lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Committed to excellence in education, he has been a visiting artist at schools across Long Island, an adjunct professor and an artist in residence at LIU Post. He presently has two sculptures included in the 911memorial.org collection.

AWARDS:   1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mention & Students Award/s
The Terry Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will also be presented.

 

Art Studio for Teens – Fall 2017

Art Studio for Teens – Fall 2017

by | Feb 25, 2017 | Past Classes and Workshops

Art Studio for Teens – Fall 2017

Ages 12-14 • 8 weeks, dates TBA – Call us for more info.
4-5:30 pm
 Fee: $165M/$195NM

 A fun class to nuture a love of art, with an emphasis on building artistic skills. Projects may include still life, self-portraits, perspective and use various media including pencil (graphite and colored), charcoal, acrylic paint, and printmaking. Curriculum may vary based on students’ interests.

This course can help prep students for Art Acceleration (AP Art) in the Middle School (Criteria from Port Washington School District.) Instructor will guide and prepare students who will be submitting a portfolio to their school for the AP art program –  including four (4) pieces of art work, only one (1) of which may have been created in Weber (School) art classes. The criteria used for the portfolio evaluation is based on a rubric, which rates students’ work on the following:
1. observational skills
2. control of media
3. composition
4. creativity and imagination
In addition to the portfolio, instructor will prepare students for in an in-school qualifying art examination 

Instructor: Kristine Rivera