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Learn How To Paint Fast, Loose and Bold
- Step by step painting lessons taught by Patti Mollica -
Private or semi private classes at my studio in Orangeburg, NY
Ongoing summer classes held at my studio:
Wednesdays 10AM - 1PM
Thursdays 1PM - 4PM
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Have you always longed to create paintings confidently but didn’t know where to begin, or have a schedule flexible enough to enroll in classes at an art school? If so, these classes are designed specifically for you. It doesn’t matter if you are a complete beginner with no drawing skills or an accomplished painter who just wants to loosen up and learn a new approach. My step-by-step workshops and classes are designed to teach you how to paint quickly and confidently, using bold colors, thick, juicy paint and big brushes. You will be amazed at what you can create in just a few hours. This style of painting is about letting the paint flow freely, and enjoying the process!
Here is what you will learn:
- how to set up your palette/ colors / what brushes to use
- how to mix colors so they stay clean and bright
- how to hold your brush for a bolder application of paint
- how to set up a still life for painting
- how to light it for visual drama
- how to arrange an interesting composition
- how to see values clearly
- how to create a value sketch as a “roadmap” to a successful painting
- how to transfer the sketch to your canvas
- how to look for and see color in shadows
- best way to begin a painting
- how to simplify - knowing whats important detail and whats not
- how to paint with fewer strokes for a bolder look
- how to work with thicker paint
- how to paint small but necessary details with big brushes
- how to know when the painting is done
- and more
This painting style can be applied to all genres - landscapes, figures, abstract, portraits, cityscapes, etc.
Students are enouraged to paint from life to understand the process, but can also work from photos if they choose.
Summer 2010 Schedule/Instruction Fees:
Currently I teach small groups on Wednesdays 10am-1pm and Thursdays 1-4pm
If you are interested in class on either of those days, please contact me by email and let me know.
$50.00 / student per lesson for groups of 4-5 (3 hours)
$75.00 / lesson for one-on-one private lesson (2 hour min.)
Please pay for 4 lessons at a time, or monthly. This will allow other students to fill in when there is a spot available.
If I travel to your location which must be within a 30 mile radius from Nyack,
please add $50 to the class fee. (Not per person)
Want a workshop in your location?
Day rate: $750 per day 10AM-5PM
-maximum number of students per workshop: 20
Upcoming Workshops:
Berks County, PA Nov. 6 and 7, 2010 Contact: Lynn Millar
Rye Arts Center October 2, 2010
Rockland Center for the Arts October 17, 2010
Summer classes are held at my studio at Nice Pak Lane, Orangeburg NY
Other classes and workshops:
I am currently teaching ongoing painting classes at:
Rye Arts Center
Rockland Center for the Arts
Pelham Arts Center
New York Open Center
The Art School, NYC
See recent press in June 2010 American Artist
See recent press in March 2010 Artists Magazine
For questions or more information, contact Patti at: 845-405-1768 or email: pmollica@optonline.net If you would like to be on the mailing list for future workshops, send an email with "subscribe" in the heading and you will be added to the list.
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