Learning to see and think like an artist is an essential step for students of every skill level. With provided materials and guided instruction, students will train as artists, practicing skills and techniques in a variety of media and learn the process of creating realism in art.

• Camp participants will build confidence, strengthen observation skills, and build foundational artistic skills to further their art journey.
• Time in the studio will include observation, discussion, and practice in how to see and create as an artist.
• Demonstrations of sequential exercises to work with line, shape/mass and color and will be given with pencil, pen and ink and watercolor. 
• Students will work through exercises to develop skills to achieve the techniques of realistic drawing and painting.
• Still-life and the outside environment will further develop and enhance skills in application to real life subjects.

Ages 10-17 (students entering 5th -12th grade)

This camp focuses on drawing skills with the application of watercolor painting techniques. If your student loves to draw, this is the camp for them.

Parents are invited to come and see the gallery on Friday.

Participants will need comfortable clothing for indoors and out, sunscreen, hat, a water bottle and snacks for breaks.

All art materials will be provided, and students will take home their Art Camp portfolio. 

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These are popular styles for oil painters:

Art Box and Panel

Artwork Essentials

Prolificpainter.com doesn’t always have the best timing, but I really like the box I have from him. I have both the larger version and the smaller DayTripper.

The pros love Edge Pro Gear. 

Depending on the material you like there’s Strada Easel 

The U Go is super light.

And Judson’s cigar box is compact and affordable.

Sketch Builders group on Facebook (James Gurney)

Watercolorists like the style of Traveler series watercolor package.
For watercolor and gouache, artists often just use a board with the palette attached via velcro.

Whatever direction you go, if you buy one that needs an easel, be sure to get a lightweight durable tri-pod. That’s the most important part. I’ve seen too many cheap ones break.

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Being someone that’s always on the go and generally a bit fidgety, I was doubly lucky that he agreed to sit, and he was tired enough from months of rehearsal and weekend performances to relax and enjoy the down time.

It was quite delightful to bring him into the studio for a few hours to chat and work together. Perhaps I’ll get another chance down the road.

Mordcha the Innkeeper, Graphite and Charcoal on paper.

I was able to see the performance twice, and each time I was brought to tears. This is a story that continues to be relevant today and one that I hope continues to foster compassion for all.

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