New Offering
Figure Drawing
Sherrie McGraw
June 22 - 26, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$799

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New Offering
Introduction to the Portrait

Robin Dawn Frey
  Portrait Society of America 2008 Honor Award
June 29 - July 3, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$550

    This workshop takes the color study and develops it into a painting.  On Monday and Tuesday, morning work starts with basic color studies of the light and shadow masses. The afternoon work focuses on breaking down the basic masses into three or four shapes of color. Wednesday through Friday features a longer pose, with the emphasis on keeping the masses intact with the emphasis focusing on color. All levels of skill are encouraged to attend.

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Emerging Artists
For high school students serious about art

New Offering
Portraiture: Anatomy and Head Structure
Rebecca Tait
  Portrait Society of America 2009 Certificate of Excellence
June 29 - July 3
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$399

   This workshop focuses on studying the anatomy of the human head, neck, and shoulders. Students explore in-depth the bones and muscles that affect the portrait artist's work. All stages of portraiture are discussed from posing the model, sketching studies for a better understanding of the model. Students draw and study human skulls and transition to a live model. By workshop's end, each student will have completed a full-value, thoughtfully rendered, life-size drawing of the head, neck and shoulders in a full environment.

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New Offering
Light Key Figure Painting
Dan Thompson

July 6 - 17, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$1,400

    The workshop begins with a slide lecture and discussion, outlining the goal of learning to see light conditions on the human figure and utilizing a full-color palette to recreate these special observations.  Then, through a series of fundamental exercises convey knowledge in stages, Students are taught how to capture a specific key on a still life. Multiple keys follow.  The figure is then introduced and studied intensely.  By painting many colored starts, students use week one to prepare for the second week which features a minimum four-day pose.

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Studio Incamminati Instructors
Featuring Lea Wight
  Portrait Society of America 2009 Honor Award
Painting demonstration with Nelson Shanks

July 20 - 31, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$1,600

   Experience the progressive study of Studio Incamminati’s Professional Program in a concentrated form. Students gain an understanding of open and closed grisailles, color studies in various conditions and developing a figure in color.
   An evening demonstration by Nelson Shanks, as well as a dinner at his estate and a visit to his private studio, give students the chance to view his works in progress and ask questions.

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New Offering
Figure in Red Chalk
Rob Liberace

July 31 - August 2, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$399

    With its warm glow and beautiful graphic effects, red chalk has inspired artists for centuries. By drawing in both large and small scale, the class explores this classic technique by using modern equivalents such as pastels and pencils to evoke the beauty and rich character of natural red chalk. In addition to the study and handling of materials, the class thoroughly examines the structure and particular anatomy of the human body. Daily discussion and demos are featured.

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New Offering
Intensive Classical Life Drawing
for the Figurative Artist

Jon deMartin
August 3 - 7, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$700

    The study and practice of drawing aims to develop an understanding of the abstractions, geometry and structures in nature. Students develop concepts based on observation and the study of theoretical and historical references.
  The first half of each session is dedicated to short-pose drawing. The objective is to seize the figure quickly to capture the pose's rhythmic action and to acquire knowledge of its construction. The second half of the session is a long-pose drawing that carries over several weeks. The objective: make a thorough study of the model’s character by observing the shape and value gradations. Students analyze the two approaches and why they are necessary for an understanding of the figure. 

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Form Painting with the Figure

Stephen Early
  Portrait Society of America 2008 Certificate of Excellence
and
Darren Kingsley
  Classical Society of America 2000 Scholarship

   Learn the principles essential to transform abstract flat shapes into fully dimensional forms and create a sense of light on the figure. Students concentrate on painting the figure with a full range of values and developing the ability to make accurate value calibrations. The focus is on structure, anatomy, proportion, light direction, edge conditions, abstract movements through the figure, composition and an understanding of form on the figure.
    These concepts are executed through an application of opaque and semi-opaque paint in the light and shadow areas. This also enables the student to develop painting skills such as scumbling, feathering, and texture. Control of the paint is a priority and is essential to achieving required goals.

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Still Life Painting
Kerry Dunn
  Portrait Society of America 2009 Certificate of Excellence

August 10 - 14, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$550

   While working toward a developed painting, students are guided through each element of painting as well as the overall development of the painting process. The process is augmented by color and organizational studies. Open to artists of all levels and abilities.

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   This workshop is for experienced, advanced painters – both those who have attended Studio Incamminati and for newcomers. Students review fundamental concepts of study with experienced instructors who offer personal instruction and guidance through all stages of developing a painting.
   The first two days focus on shorter studies including grisaille, “duotone” and color study. The third day begins two eight-day poses: a morning figure pose and a partially clothed afternoon pose suitable for figure or portrait. Students begin this long pose by preparatory problem solving and learning to “block in” a painting with value and color. The long pose gives the opportunity to further develop a painting by combining and refining the basic methods of study.
   Students are taught to understand the importance of relating basic planes of value and relating the main color masses as well as how to build on these fundamentals  through the stages of a painting.  Instructors also emphasize understanding the effects of light on form and modeling values with color as the students progress from strong “block-in” to developing specific areas of the painting. 
   Concepts addressed during the day are complemented by evening instructor demonstrations, guest lecturers and discussions.
   An evening demonstration by Nelson Shanks, as well as a dinner at his estate and a visit to his private studio, give students the chance to view his works in progress and ask questions.

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Art Educators
For high school art teachers

Instructor Natalie Italiano
  Portrait Society of America 2009 Certificate of Excellence

Color Study: Still Life and Figure Painting July 6 - 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $299    Color study is an exhilarating method of learning to see and understand color as the effect of light on form. Inspired by the work of the Impressionists and U.S. artist Henry Hensche, students learn to see beyond an object’s local color and understand how light source influences how we see color.    Students learn to see light and shadow masses as individual colors and to perfect color in the shadows. As skills develop, increasingly complex setups progress to basic color studies of the human figure. Students also learn how to develop a still life painting beginning with the color study approach. Print a registration form. Print a supply list.

Portrait Painting August 10 - 14 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $299    Beginning with brief head studies analyzing the basic structure of the head, this workshop introduces concepts and methods of figurative painting taught at Studio Incamminati as they apply to the portrait. Studies build on foundational concepts and become increasingly complex. Basic shapes, planes, anatomical landmarks, light and shadow, and introduction to color study are included. Print a registration form. Print a supply list.

Space is limited. Register at 215-592-7910

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