Michael is teaching a new class this fall for the Continuing Education department at The New York Academy of Art, Copying from the Masters at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. If you are up for the challenge of learning directly from the masters at the Metropolitan give this class a try, it is a rare opportunity to paint directly from some of the greatest pieces of art ever created.
Copying the Masters at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (intermediate to advanced) Michael Smith Thursdays - Sept. 13 - Dec. 6 12:30 - 4:30pm $300.00 (4hrs per week) (3 CEUs)
Copying works from the masters is a rare opportunity that can greatly affect the knowledge of the individual artist. Close examination of such master works results in the better understanding of the decision-making processes and many techniques of the master artist. This class is designed to offer the student the chance for intensive study of master paintings with palette in hand. Drawing, design, and color relationships will be emphasized. The class will copy works of interest selected by the individuals of the class. There will be short weekly lectures and demos on varying topics related to the master works as well as handouts pertaining to the individual artists chosen. The class is subject to the rules and regulations for copying that the Metropolitan has in place and students will be required to renew the permit to copy every four weeks. This class is for those with intermediate or advanced skill levels. Students may paint or draw.
You can find out more and sign up at: http://nyaa.edu/coned.html
Michael is teaching a continuing education class at The New York Academy of Art this summer! It's called Creative Painting Through the Traditional Process.
Creative Painting through the Traditional Process (introductory) Michael Smith June 5th thru July 31st Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 $375.00 (3hrs a week) (includes model fee)
This course is designed to help the artist explore their ideas and imaginations from concept to finished work using traditional drawing and painting processes. Topics will cover essential skills; creating investigative studies, developing narratives, working from life and using photography correctly. In class exercises will cover composition, figure drawing, color, and various painting techniques. Through these investigations we will work towards creating a finished work from the artists' concepts.
NYAA Continuing Education website: http://nyaa.edu/coned.html
