3-Day Workshop

What is gouache, and why is it making waves in the art world? This timeless yet trending medium offers artists a dreamy canvas to bring their visions to life, but mastering its intricacies can be a challenge. With over THOUSANDS of paintings under my belt, I'm thrilled to unveil the secrets of gouache and empower you with insider tips and tricks.

Join me for a 3-day immersive journey into the enchanting world of gouache still life painting. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just dipping your brush into the realm of artistry, this course is designed to elevate your skills and ignite your creativity.

Throughout our time together, we'll delve into the fundamentals of composition, discuss the nuances of color theory, and learn how to craft captivating still lifes that capture the imagination. This dynamic and inclusive class will feature live demonstrations, stimulating class discussions, and personalized feedback tailored to your unique style and needs. All skill levels are welcome, but a basic understanding of drawing and art fundamentals is recommended to make the most of our time together.

To make the most of our time together, I encourage attendees to explore gouache prior to the class, allowing any questions or challenges to surface beforehand. Together, we'll unlock the full potential of gouache and unleash your artistic prowess like never before.

Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and explore the limitless possibilities of gouache painting. Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey of artistic discovery you'll treasure for years to come.

**In Person Weekly Saturday Classes**

Oil Painting Essentials offers students the core techniques, materials, and principles of oil painting. This course provides a hands-on exploration of color mixing, brushwork, composition, and perspective, empowering students to create vibrant and expressive works of art on canvas. Through practical demonstrations and guided projects, students will develop the skills and confidence needed to unleash their creativity in oil painting. By the end of the course, students will have the skills and confidence to create their own compelling oil paintings, whether they're beginners or intermediate artists seeking to refine their craft.

**THIS CLASS IS FULL - please email livandchiuartstudio@gmail.com to be put on the waitlist**

Sign up now for this exciting workshop with award winning artist and master teacher Oliver Sin. This three-day workshop will help you make competent drawings of portraits.  Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class will further your skills.  Step by step demonstrations by artist/instructor Oliver Sin will help you look closely and understand structure of the face.  You will draw from live model on both days and learn the techniques of mastering expressive portraiture with vine charcoal, charcoal pencils on drawing papers, and tonal papers. All levels welcome.

This class is for beginners who wish to learn figure drawing. Throughout the 8-week course, we will start with dynamic gestures, move on to precise proportions, learn how to execute lines, and cover shading and rendering, all while focusing on the fundamentals of figure drawing. This course will equip you with a solid understanding of how to observe, comprehend, and eventually draw a figure. Adding personal interpretation and artistic expression is encouraged in this class. After all, it is your exciting journey to explore the beauty within human forms!

THIS CLASS IS FULL - please email livandchiuartstudio@gmail.com to be put on the waitlist

This class is not for absolute beginners, some experiences required. Learn from the master!  During this course we will study figure drawing with charcoal pencils, go in-depth on head studies, torso/arm/leg anatomy and perspective/foreshortening. Different techniques mentioned in Henry's book, Henry Yan's Figure Drawing, Techniques and Tips, will also be introduced and practiced in class.

Other than techniques, students will also be encouraged to find their own way of seeking beauty from each pose when practice, and interpret what they found with a personal artistic approach.

Lots of demos and individual help will show students how to create beautiful line works, methods of placing different tones to render three dimensionally; design realistic works with supporting abstract elements; and the way to do drawings with painterly approach.  

In this course students will learn the necessary professional tools for drawing. Students will explore the rendering of geometric forms, volume, and perspective, with an emphasis on personal gesture marks. We will discuss materials, basic shapes, understanding value range and how to apply all these knowledge to drawing realistic images from life and photo references. You will learn the direct steps to enhance your drawing capabilities from basic shapes to more complex subject matter. As you progress you will start building your understanding of drawing to make informed decisions within your artistic process. The instructor, Daniel Segrove, will work closely with students in class, providing individual guidance, demonstrations, and lectures. All levels are welcome.

THIS CLASS IS FULL - please email livandchiuartstudio@gmail.com to be put on the waitlist

**This is a three and a half (3.5) day in-person workshop**

Composition involves the entire relationship of parts to whole, from the individual brushstroke to the largest shape. It is only through solid creative composition that a painting becomes powerful and unique. In this workshop you will explore the organization of value, structure of the rectangle, manipulation of pictorial space and the role of color and mark-making. Maggie will work with you to gain new insight and skill in composition. Working from the still life, you will emphasize light as the organizer of color and shape. Aesthetic principles and painting techniques will be presented while individual attention and group critiques will help you evaluate your work. Maggie's gestural style is classically derived, yet contemporary.

Previous painting experience advised.

**This class is FULL, please email livandchiuartstudio@gmail.com to be put on the wait list.**

**In Person Weekly Sunday Classes**

Ho-Jun's artistic anatomy course offers a distinctive and comprehensive introduction to the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body. In this 8-week course, we will explore the dynamics of anatomical form and structures, discovering how they can be applied to the creation of figurative art. By studying with Ho-Jun, you will establish a solid foundation of the human form, which will ignite your passion for artistic anatomy as you move forward on your creative journey. Throughout the course, you'll delve into the intricate details of bones, muscles, and their interactions, gaining a deep understanding of their roles in expressing movement, emotion, and personality in art. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, you'll learn practical techniques for depicting the human body with accuracy and finesse. Whether you're a beginner eager to develop your skills or an experienced artist seeking to refine your craft, Ho-Jun's guidance will empower you to unlock new levels of mastery and expression in your artistic pursuits. Join us on this enriching exploration of the body's inner workings and unleash your creativity like never before.

*This course will provide lecture-based drawing sessions.

***Please email to be waitlisted***

**In Person Weekly Sunday Classes**

This class will help you make competent painting of the human heads.  Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class will help you develop your skills.  Topics include achieving a likeness, modeling light and shade, mixing flesh tones and applying paint through various techniques. Step by step demonstrations by artist/instructor Mildred Hankinson and examples will help you look closely and understand the parts of the human face.  You will get anatomical information and an understanding of the mechanical movement.  They will help you re-assess your painting and produce much more sophisticated painting from a live model. We will also learn to paint hands towards the end of the course.

**Please email to be put on the wait-list**

Alla Prima painting, or wet on wet, single session painting is a stimulating method which teaches you to be present in every brushstroke, focusing only on the essentials, ultimately giving you great dexterity and control. With demonstration and gentle critique, Felicia will challenge you to correctly observe and record the fundamentals of shapes, values, edges, and color.

Material list provided upon registration.

Waitlist please email: livandchiuartstudio@gmail.com

THIS IS A BI-WEEKLY CLASS

Date: Sunday Feb. 19, March 5, 19, April 9 & 23, make up class on April 30

Learn from the master! During this course we will study figure drawing with charcoal pencils, go in-depth on head studies, torso/arm/leg anatomy and perspective/foreshortening. Different techniques mentioned in Henry's book, Henry Yan's Figure Drawing, Techniques and Tips, will also be introduced and practiced in class.

Some figure drawing experience is recommend.

3-Day Workshop

Still life provides us the opportunity to set up challenges so we can paint to learn. Start with what you do know and gain skills by doing exercises that isolate different aspects of painting and will inform your decisions from here on. Fun and informative, with loads of practical take-home principles.

This class is good for both oil and acrylic painters.

Learn to take your paintings to the next level in terms of composition, mark making, color harmony, and texture. Rich painterly brushwork, dynamic color temperature relationships and experienced decision making will allow your work to stand out among the crowd.

Let’s take a deep dive in choosing how to manipulate and interpret your photo reference when preparing to do a painting. Larger sweeping brush work makes a bigger impact when covering your surfaces, set aside your smaller brushes for this workshop. We will be working with 2 inch house brushes and other large brushes sizes to medium size brushes.

**Please email to be put on the wait list: livandchiuartstudio@gmail.com**

Learn how to paint the human form in this 2-day workshop focusing on the fundamentals of figure painting. Students will learn how to effectively paint alla prima, or wet-on-wet, from initial block-in to final rendering. Color mixing, brush handling, and paint application will be covered. Instruction includes demos, lectures, and individual critiques.

**3-day workshop**

*In person class, mask required. Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines*

Learn from the master! The workshop will drawing the figure and portrait with charcoal. Lots of demos and individual help will show students how to create beautiful line works, methods of placing different tones to render three dimensionally; design realistic works with supporting abstract elements; and the way to do drawings with painterly approach. Techniques in Henry Yan's Figure Drawing book will be introduced and practiced.

Some drawing and art fundamentals experiences are recommended.

*In person class, mask required. Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines*

**4 Sundays**

In this workshop, Sung Kim will teach the basic foundational skills of portrait painting by using traditional methods to create realistic portrait painting from a live model. The course will cover the principal stages of building portrait structure and proportion along with knowledge of how to make color temperature and light values of skin tones. Technical instructions will be presented with demonstration, brief lecture and critique.

**2-day workshop**

*In person class, mask required. Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines*

This workshop course will be about the studio processes to creative critical thinking. The goal of the class is trying to open a path for students to embrace their unique points of view while still applying a technical standard in craftsmanship and execution. This will be geared towards artists who have a desire to refine their creative voice and broaden their visual understanding of subject matter, color, and texture. Over the two days Daniel Segrove will be going over ways to understand the approaches to creating a series or body of work that can then be applied on a professional level. These exercises will allow students to apply it towards any style they may be interested in; so they can have the creative freedom to personalize their own visual vocabulary.

Please email to be put on the wait list.

**2-day workshop**

*In person class, mask required. Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines*

This two-day workshop will help you make competent drawings of portraits. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class will further your skills. Step by step demonstrations by artist/instructor Oliver Sin will help you look closely and understand structure of the face. You will draw from live model on both days and learn the techniques of mastering expressive portraiture with vine charcoal. All levels welcome!

3-Day Workshop

This course will explore different ways that figure can interact with the environment. Working from observation in oils, we will do a series of small 3 hour color studies that each introduce a new compositional idea. We will work on finding accurate value and color relationships as we consider different cropping, lighting possibilities, placing the figure in both highly chromatic and neutral arrangements, or subduing the figure to fit into an overarching motif. The course will be taught through lecture, demonstration and individual critique. 

**CANCELED**

3-Day Workshop

Over the course of 3 days, students will work from the life-model for 6 hrs per day. This intensive workshop will feature a single pose throughout. Students will be guided through the figure drawing process in a series of steps, ultimately leading to a finished drawing. Dynamic composition and a coherent value structure are key to a successful figure drawing. The instructor will draw along with the students as well as give each student one on one critique throughout the process.

Not an intro to figure drawing workshop. Some experiences required.

CANCELED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE ARE FOLLOWING ALL GUILD LINES FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

2-Day Workshop

During this workshop, Hadas Tal will discuss color theory, color temperature & value with direct demos & hands on discussion. She will talk about scale, composition, while interpreting & constructing an image from a photo reference of your choice that will result in an image that marries realism & abstraction. She will go into detail with mark making, premixing your colors, shape, value, & scale & taking your work to the next level. Open to all levels. Acrylic painters welcome.

**WAIT LIST** - THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL, PLEASE EMAIL TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST. THANK YOU.

3-Day Workshop

Still life provides us the opportunity to set up challenges so we can paint to learn. Start with what you do know and gain skills by doing exercises that isolate different aspects of painting and will inform your decisions from here on. Fun and informative, with loads of practical take-home principles.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL, PLEASE EMAIL TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST. THANK YOU.

The sketchbook can be understood as a space that can be utilized to promote the exploration and development of diverse possibilities that present themselves to us while reflecting upon the act of representation. In this workshop, we will work on the design and elaboration of both drawings and paintings, working from sketches to final paintings. We will work on the relationship between the figure and the space it occupies, together with portraits, emphasizing the ability to magnify the interconnection between shapes and color.

***CANCELED***

Learn from the master!  The workshop will be focused on how to practice human anatomy in short poses, and draw with accurate proportions in longer poses.  Use most direct and effective approaches to draw the figure. 

Lots of demos and individual help will show students how to create beautiful line works, methods of placing different tones to render three dimensionally; design realistic works with supporting abstract elements; and the way to do drawings with painterly approach.  Techniques in Henry Yan's Figure Drawing book will be introduced and practiced.  

***CANCELED***

George Cwirko-Godycki is an illustrator and notable art instructor.  In this class, he will show you how to handle drapery and you will learn how to use the folds of the fabric to benefit the gesture of the pose.  Students will focus on the elements of quick sketch: gesture, rhythm, line of action, volume, stretch and pinch.  You will also learn to unify the action of the pose by creating shapes that give a dynamic read. You will benefit from George’s generous teaching style as he provides informative lectures and beautiful demonstrations. In-person participants will be working alongside George from live costumed models. 

All levels welcome.

The goal is for people to come out of this workshop understanding a new pencil cross-hatching technique and how to go about it + learning a new observation technique Viktor picked up from a professor of Criminology who used to teach  facial recognition techniques at the Bulgarian Police Academy at the time. 

Open to all level.

This workshop course is about the exploration and understanding of color and edges using: watercolor, acrylic, and oil. The focus will be how to approach blending and edges through color choice and painting techniques that will offer students a new way to observe life and photo references. All skill levels welcome - although some previous experience in any of these mediums will be helpful. Students will have time to watch demos, and work on their own paintings (as well as, bringing any personal work they need help with).

This workshop course will be about the studio processes to creative critical thinking. The goal of the class is trying to open a path for students to embrace their unique points of view while still applying a technical standard in craftsmanship and execution. This will be geared towards artists who have a desire to refine their creative voice and broaden their visual understanding of subject matter, color, and texture. Over the two days Daniel Segrove will be going over ways to understand the approaches to creating a series or body of work that can then be applied on a professional level. These exercises will allow students to apply it towards any style they may be interested in; so they can have the creative freedom to personalize their own visual vocabulary.

Rare opportunity!!  Learn from Story Artist Yung-Han Chang!

Storyboarding is a powerful tool to visually convey an idea for telling a story.  It is an essential process for filmmakers, graphic novel artist, illustrators, animators, game design artist, graphic designer, business planners and more.  During this two-Saturday workshop, Yung-Han will discuss his role as a Story Artist at Pixar Animation Studios, what his day entails, what skill sets are needed for storyboarding and how he approach a story.  We will be analyzing films, break down scenes in detail and drawing from the film. This workshop is for anymore who is interested in learning how to storyboard, improving your storytelling, and have a stronger understanding of filmmaking.  All levels are welcome!