This is day 13 of our 30 day creative challenge! To learn more about this 30SAL challenge, click here. Today we have transcription challenge. Make something inspired by Caravaggio’s The Cardsharps (1594). What’s a transcription? In art, to transcribe is to copy or record information in a different form than the original. To transcribe a painting or …
In the interview below, you’ll also see mention of “Ekphrasis.” In the days where each Thursday painter gave a brief presentation to the class, Skillman inspired us all with her presentation about ekphrastic poetry – a poem based on a work of art. In an ekphrastic poem, the writer describes the work of art, and may …
I love our art shows! They are big events, over 100 artworks in each of our last two Big League Shows! A fabulous range of artworks and artists collected to form a dynamic and inclusive arts community. Let’s do it again! CALL FOR ART! League members, and everyone who has taken or taught a class at the League …
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Would you rather….?
The League has two different Friday portrait classes this summer. Which one would you rather be in?
Would you rather….
Combine drawings from live models with studies from art history?
…or study a variety of ages, expressions, and faces?
Would you rather….
Add meaningful elements from imagination and intuition?
Or measure and exaggerate to pull out a facial expression?
Would you rather….
Explore the spirit of a mysterious scene?
Or be challenged by a technically difficult view?
Would you rather….
Explore meaning and symbolism?
Or draw a squishy face?
Would you rather…
Take a class from 10:00 – 1:00pm PST?
Or take a class from 6:00 – 8:30pm PST?
Narrative Portraits is a morning class taught by Charity Baker.
It starts July 16th.
Expressive Portraits is an evening class taught by me, Ruthie V.
It starts July 9th.
Which would you rather do?
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In the interview below, you’ll also see mention of “Ekphrasis.” In the days where each Thursday painter gave a brief presentation to the class, Skillman inspired us all with her presentation about ekphrastic poetry – a poem based on a work of art. In an ekphrastic poem, the writer describes the work of art, and may …
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[image_with_animation image_url=”8635″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”] Maggi Hambling Welcome to your day after Saint Patrick’s Day. Hopefully you feel better than these people do. I’m starting a Maggi Hambling fan club. Who’s with me? ” load_in_animation=”none