Art Center of Northern New Jersey

EYE TO MIND, HAND TO HEART: DRAWING WATERCOLOR FIGURES
with Phyllis Rutigliano – June 12, Saturday
9:30am – 4:00pm $80
Watercolor, fluid and free as its best, has the spontaneity of quick sketch. Let’s examine why watercolor is called a ‘drawing’ medium, By keeping our goals reachable and out attitude relaxed we will draw our way into watercolor figures. Interesting, intensive drawing exercises from simple shapes to figure provide structure for expressive images. Emphasis on lively color, simple design and a loose-as-a-goose attitude. On the spot demos and personal critiques. The fresh eye of the beginner and the trained technique of the advanced student are both welcome.

COLLAGE WORKSHOP –
with Edla Cusick
July 24, 31, Aug 7
Saturday , 11:00am – 2:00pm  $90

Bring a photo of a loved one, or a loved place and create an image out of magazines papers. This medium allows a deep emotional exploration of the subject, as well as a satisfying and eerie precision.

PAINTING MOVING STILL LIFE
with Louise B. Hafesh – Aug 7 & 8
Sat & Sun – Full day 10am – 4pm  $360
If you have a passion for painting still life, this workshop explores imaginative ways to paint everyday, non-living objects: drapery, fruit, chine, metals. Focusing on interpretations of traditional artistic principles such as composition, object interplay, lighting, form, atmosphere, student will have an opportunity to experiment while working from life at their own pace. Beginning with underpainting (Grisaille), we add color then work towards completion. Short demos, one-on-one coaching and critiques will be offered at each student’s easle.

* Artists: Watercolor Figure by Phillis Rutigliano;Portrait Collage by Edla Cusick ;  Oil Painting- still life by Louise B. Hafesh.