Figure Drawing with Charcoal: Fusain Technique (Video)
REFERENCE IMAGE HERE G Caruso is teaching a fusain technique that allows for shaping and “sculpting” the image gradually, and the using the eraser for highlighting. What is fusain? The…
Japanese Style Accordion Sketchbook (Video)
Make your own sketchbook! We will make a Japanese style accordion sketchbook with the paper of your choice. During this recording the instructor guides the class with step by step…
Studio Visit with Artist Ian Jehle
Artist Ian Jehle, instructor of The Art and Science of Color, meets us in his studio to discuss art, science and color theory, and how his teaching practice ties it all together.
Butterfly in Watercolor Class (Video)
“The process of transformation consists mostly of decay and then of this crisis when emergence from what came before must be total and abrupt.” – Rebecca Solnit Below are the…
Berlin Drawing Room 2021 Highlights
We are proud to share some of our accomplishments and highlights from 2021! This past year was filled with uncertainty as we learned how to adapt to the changing circumstances…
Creating a Botanical Composition
Many steps go into creating a finished botanical illustration composition. In the photos below, I share with you the process of creating this common poppy, Papaver rhoeas, composition. It all…
Sketchbook Flip-Through: A space of practice everything can exist in it!
Lets take a look at all the amazing sketchbooks from our students that got filled during our 2021 Sketchbook Practice Series and also some from our Figure Drawing and Painting…
Lepista nuda “Blewit” Painting Class: Video
Paint a toadstool as an introduction to the fantastical world of fungi. Learn a basic layering technique to convey the round forms of the cap and the stem of a…
Portrait Painting: A time to slow down
The genre of portraiture is as timeless as painting itself. The portrayal of the human face creates a deep psychological connection between the artist, the painting and the viewer. Shaye…
Figure in Watercolor Class (Video)
Learn how to add loose and flowing watercolor strokes to your figure drawing repertoire. During this class, you will be guided step by step in expressive technique by G Caruso,…