Updated March 7th, 2010
(in chronological order)
Special event:
John Pence Gallery: The Human Figure
February 26 to April 10, 2010
Rob is participating in a classical figure painting show at the John Pence Gallery in San Francisco. If you're in the area it looks to be an amazing collection from many top figure painters. Unfortunately Rob won't be able to make the opening, but it will definitley be a great show to see. See an article about the show in American Art Collector magazine, February 2010, pages 128-131.
Special event:
Arcadia Fine arts, New York
- One Man Exhibition
Saturday, March 13, 2010 from noon to 6pm
(demo begins at 2pm in the gallery)
Join Rob in SoHo for the opening reception of an exhibition featuring his small sized figure paintings and drawings. In addition, for the first time at the gallery, Rob will be doing a figure drawing demo during the opening. See an article about the show in American Art Collector magazine, March 2010. The Arcadia Gallery is located (in SoHo) at 51 Greene Street (between Broome and Grande Streets) New York, NY 10013. The show will be up through March 27th.
The Figure in Action
March 19, 20, 21, 2010, Alexandria, VA
The expressive movement and energetic form of the figure has influenced artists for centuries. This course will explore the dynamic potential of the human form's movement and energy, and introduce these concepts into drawings. Demonstrations are given, focusing on arrangement of the model and drawing technique. Model fees are extra. Please contacte The Art League of Virginia (details below).
ROME, Through the eyes of the artist
March 29-April 4, 2010 through The Art League of Virginia
(Sorry, waiting list only as of October - workshop filled through The Art League before we could make it public via the website. If you would still like to be placed on the waiting list, contact Margaret Cerutti at 703.683.2323)
The Southern Atelier
Sarasota, Florida, May 8-11, 2010
Four day painting workshop
"The Classic Figure - A Modern Approach"
Participants will be executing the modern method of alla prima and a rich array of contemporary colors. Students will follow a step-by-step method which will allow them to compose a figure painting with the look and finish of classic Renaissance paintings. Though ala prima (the direct manner of finishing a painting while it is wet) is often considered an impressionistic approach, it is also ideal for the careful and thorough modeling which is a hallmark of classical painting. This approach will allow students to thoroughly and efficiently complete a painting without the laborious and time consuming classic approach of glazed layers. Methods of drawing, paint manipulation and color arrangement will be included and a general analysis of the anatomy will be stressed. Go to The Southern Atelier's website for more info and to download an enrollment form. Or contact Mimmi if you have any questions.
Portrait Drawing, Techniques from the Masters,
The Art League of Virginia, June 18, 19, 20, 2010
Use the techniques of the Masters to capture the subtleties of the human portrait. The focus will be on correct proportion and placement, in conjunction with skilled use of the materials. This workshop will take place at The Art League of Virginia. Please contact the school directly at 703.683.2323 or go to www.theartleague.org.
Brattleboro, Vermont
June 25-29, 2010
The first two days of this portrait workshop will focus on the anatomy of the head and neck and the subsequent three days will be spent applying that knowledge to portrait painting. The focus will be primarily on oil painting, but attendees may work in other mediums if they wish. Brattleboro is an eclectic town located in the beautiful hills of southern Vermont just north of the Massachusetts border and is known for its lively art and music scenes. For more information please email Andrea.
Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio
Washington State
August 23- 27, 2010
Disegno e colore: Great traditions Explored
Join Rob for this five day workshop on beautiful Whidbey Island in historic Langley. This class explores the two great traditions in classical art, drawing and color, through a comprehensive study of their materials and methods. Since the 16th century these two ideas, represented originally by the Florentines and Venetians in Renaissance Italy, influenced and inspired artists right up to the 21st century. With the "disegno" approach students will use drawing materials with a clear linear character such as silverpoint and ink line. Paintings will be created with a fully developed grisaille to organize the color to achieve paintings with a sculptural precision. The "colorito" approach involves more mass oriented drawing materials such as charcoal, pastels and ink wash, and the painting method stresses the broad application of paint with an emphasis on color resulting in pictures with an atmospheric subtlety. The first two days will concentrate on drawing using the traditional mediums of pen and ink, silverpoint, washes and chalk. Day three, four, and five will be focused on painting both the portrait and figure. For more information please contact Cary Jurriaans at info@whidbeyislandfas.com or call her at 360-637-4690. Read more about Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio.
Rochester Art Club WorkshoP
September 14, 15 16, 17, 2010
This four day painting workshop is open to members only until March 1st. (Sorry, as of February, wait list only.) For more information contact Suzi at suzizefting-kuhn.com.
weekend with the Masters 2010
Laguna Beach, California
September 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010
The event was conceived by American Artist Magazine as a way to celebrate the renaissance we're experiencing in representational art by having some of the top traditional artists in the country convene for a long weekend of workshops, demos, lectures, and panel discussions. Rob has been asked to participate by teaching two full-day workshops and a half-day demo. The motto for the event will be "Honoring the Masters of the Past, Learning From the Masters of Today, Encouraging the Masters of Tomorrow." This year's event takes place at the Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, in Southern California. Go to www.aamastersweekend.com for more info.
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This section updated July 2009
If you are interested in taking classes or local workshops from Rob through the Art League of Northern Virginia, or if you have specific questions about classes or workshops, please contact the school directly at 703.683.2323 or go to www.theartleague.org.
(Rob is not involved in the sign-up process and does not know if a class or workshop is filled until the first day of class.) Workshops are not always listed in the catalog, so be sure to ask what is currently scheduled. They fill up quickly, so don't delay in signing up.
In the past, students signing up for Rob's Friday classes have been camping out to be sure to get a spot in the class. Now two of Rob's classes (the morning and afternoon figure and portrait classes) have been opened up to two classrooms each to allow a few more students to enroll. It seems to be working out well, so enrollment should be easier. Contact The Art League for details.
FRIDAY ART LEAGUE CLASS SCHEDULE
9 weeks each: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer sessions.
Sign up through The Art League:
Fall Term 2009
Sept 21 - Nov 22. Registration Begins: Monday, Aug 10, 2009
Winter Term 2009/10
Jan 11 - March 14, Registration Begins: Monday, Nov 9, 2009
Spring Term 2010
April 12 - June 13, Registration Begins: Monday, Feb 8, 2010
Summer Term 2010
June 28 - Aug 29, Registration Begins: Monday, May 4, 2010
Portrait and Figure Explored (drawing), Fridays, 10am - 2pm.
Learn the drawing techniques of the Masters, featuring trios crayon, watercolor, metal point, pen and ink, and ink wash drawing. Use various styles of defining form: linear modeling (cross hatching) and broad tonal modeling (ink wash). Prerequisites: Drawing and Beginning Figure, or equivalent. Model fees are extra. Supply list in The Art League Store.
Portrait and Figure in Oil, Fridays, 2:30 - 5:30pm.
Intermediate/Advanced This class focuses on a variety of oil painting techniques including alla prima and glazing. Students are instructed on identifying color and form and transcribing them to canvas. The semester includes three poses and each class features discussions and demonstrations.
Approaching the Portrait and Figure, (this class alternates between teaching drawing in the winter and summer and painting in the fall and spring sessions) Fridays 6:45 - 9:45 Intermediate/Advanced This class focuses on a variety of oil painting techniques including alla prima and glazing. Students are instructed on identifying color and form and transcribing them to canvas. The semester includes three poses and each class features discussions and demonstrations. Drawing classes are described above under Portrait and Figure Explored.
THE ART LEAGUE WORKSHOPS
Artistic Anatomy, September 11, 12, 13, 2009
This workshop is devoted to the intensive study of skeletal and muscular structures. Using a variety of media, students complete exercises to help them understand where form begins and where it ends. Previous figure drawing is recommended. March workshop will focus on the upper body and September workshop will focus on the lower body.
The Painted Portrait, December 4, 5, 6, 2009, 10am - 4pm
This workshop provides an in-depth analysis of the portrait with an emphasis on both specific anatomy and technique. Students study the overall structure of the face, with exercises intended to sharpen understanding of the planes and spatial relationships of the features. Drawing, grisaille, and full-color painting are demonstrated and discussed.
The Figure in Action, March 19, 20, 21, 2010
The expressive movement and energetic form of the figure has influenced artists for centuries. This course will explore the dynamic potential of the human form's movement and energy, and introduce these concepts into drawings. Demonstrations are given, focusing on arrangement of the model and drawing technique. Model fees are extra.
Rome Museum Tour and Drawing Workshop, Spring 2010
Details available soon through The Art League
Portrait Drawing, Techniques from the Masters, June 18, 19, 20, 2010
Use the techniques of the Masters to capture the subtleties of the human portrait. The focus will be on correct proportion and placement, in conjunction with skilled use of the materials.
WHERE TO STAY
(for Art League workshops)
For those from out of town, we recommend you stay in old town (Alexandria) if possible. there is a Hilton Hotel, Embassy Suites, as well as several Kimpton Properties (Morrison House, Hotel Monaco, Lorien Hotel and Spa and several others within a short drive of Alexandria. Try to find something within easy access to either the metro or you can drive and park at the Duke Street Annex of the Art League where Robert’s classes and workshops are held.
Taking a class or workshop from Rob? Need tips on traveling with art supplies? Click on the image below to see the lists of materials needed.
Instructional DVDS
The first three of Rob's five drawing DVDs are available now.
For More info go and tos see some excerpts go to the DVD page.
  
Robert
Liberace, fine artist
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