Studio UFO

* DRAWING WORKSHOP, Experimental Figure Drawing, Trish Harding instructor

One 5.5 hr session, Monday 3/18, 10am-3:30pm $100

Put more excitement, interest & abstract elements in your figure drawings!

• We will discuss the markers and cues for building the structure and proportions of the human FIGURE starting with the gesture, then on to structure, shapes and values.
• Using a variety of materials and a model we will discover a new drawing language that will not only add interest but will reignite the artist’s excitement in the process of drawing the figure.
• We will also learn to design a picture plane, our first shape.
• Better understand our drawing as a living organism. 
• We will break for 1 hr at noon, bring a lunch or snack.
• Minimum $3 tip is encouraged for the model.
• This is a precursor to April’s Drawing Workshop, Abstraction in drawing that will follow on Monday April 15th.

Bring:  Large vine charcoal (Big Bobs which I have for sale $3 at the Studio), small soft vine charcoal, one soft compressed charcoal, one soft white conte crayon, Newsprint pad 24x 18inches, I full sheet of white drawing paper, a drawing board to fit 24x 18inch paper, kneaded eraser.   Drawing horses are available. Easels are limited- first come- first serve so you may want to bring yours.  Door will open at 9:45am. “BE KIND AND BE ON TIME”

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Just click on the link and print.  Come paint or draw with me in February.  What are you waiting for?

STUDIO UFO CLOSE ENCOUNTER AT SILVER LAKE 2012 Jan 11-13

CLASS DESCRIPTION

We will meet Friday January 11 at approximately 4pm at Silver Lake Chalet.  A map to the house will be sent.  We will settle in our beautiful house on the edge of Silver Lake in the snowy foothills of the magnificent ancient volcano that is Mt. Baker. 

All travelers will enjoy a home-cooked, organic meal and later relax in our PJ’s in front of the fire with the beverage of our choice.  This is our time to discuss the Group Of Seven (specifically Lauren Harris & A.Y. Jackson) and their approach to painting snow.

Comfy beds and the silence of the wilderness will enable us to get a truly restful sleep in the woods.

Saturday morning we will wake to a healthy breakfast as we anticipate the one-of-a-kind, all day, plein air workshop inspired by the Group of Seven and guided by instructor Trish Harding.  Trish truly loves to share her knowledge of painting en plein air.

Through demos and easel-to-easel instruction, Trish will share her knowledge and experience of painting snow all the time identifying each artist’s style and encouraging individual voice.

We will break for lunch: another healthy, home-made meal using fresh organic ingredients.

At the end of our painting day in the crisp winter snow we will spend the evening again relaxing & cozying up in front of the fire, taking walks, soaking in the hot tub, snacking, sipping and engaging in “highly intellectual” conversation, (or not).

All meals, snacks, goodies, beverages (including wine & margaritas) will be provided by Studio UFO.  All instruction and personal art assistance is included in the trip fee.  Your only responsibility as a traveler on this CLOSE ENCOUNTER  is to paint, eat, relax and enjoy each other’s company.  Be prepared to be treated like a queen!

SUPPLIES LIST ART:  Your medium (paint)

·         Oderless mineral spirits  in container (oil)

·         Brushes

·         Canvases (4-8×10” are traditional but you can bring any size & number that you want)

·         Water containers (acrylic/watercolor)

·         Easel

·         Small stool to set out paints or to sit on

CLOTHES FOR PAINTING: Dress in layers, it will be cold but not if you are dressed for the weather.

·         I will be bringing my “Dickie” overalls, great wind breakers

·         Long johns

·         Wool socks

·         Hat

·         Gloves

·         Chapstick

·         Sunglasses

·         Neck scarf

CLOTHES FOR RELAXING:  In addition to your normal clothes that you would pack you might want to bring the following:

·         Slippers

·         Big lounging Socks

·         Robe

·         Lounging clothes

·         Swim suit

·         Sweater/sweatshirt

STUDIO UFO WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TO SHARE:

·         Paper towels, gloves, shampoo/conditioner, hairdryer

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Hello Friends in Art!

I am offering a drawing workshop in January that I am sure you will want to check into; THE FIGURE IN PROPORTION!  COME DRAW WITH ME IN THE NEW YEAR! 

* DRAWING WORKSHOP, The Figure in PROPORTION, Trish Harding instructor

One 5.5 hr session, Monday 1/21, 10am-3:30pm $98

• We will discuss the markers and cues for building the structure and proportions of the human FIGURE starting with the gesture, then on to structure, shapes and values.
• Using proportion charts we will discover the relational measurements of the figure.
• We will also learn the design of the human figure and how it helps us relate shapes and lengths when drawing the human figure. 
• Better understand symmetry and how it is important in drawing the figure. 
• We will break for 1 hr at noon, bring a lunch or snack.
• This is a precursor to February’s Drawing Workshop, The Figure in ACTION, 10am-3:30pm that will follow March.

Bring:  Large vine charcoal (Big Bobs which I have for sale $3 at the Studio), small soft vine charcoal, one soft compressed charcoal, one soft white conte crayon, Newsprint pad 24x 18inches, I full sheet of middle gray (value) drawing paper (such as Mi Tientes or Ingre cut into two equal pieces, before class), drawing board to fit 24x 18inch paper, kneaded eraser.   Drawing horses are available. Easels are limited- first come- first serve so you may want to bring yours.  Door will open at 9:45am. “BE KIND AND BE ON TIME”

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Here it is January Class Schedule and Registration Forms for Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO.  Just click and print

COME DRAW WITH ME!  COME PAINT WITH ME!

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Just released! The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz in Bellingham & Whatcom County, WA, written by Milton Krieger, 360 733-0086, miltandjudy@comcast.net.
P.S. Heartfelt thanks for choosing my painting, The Power of Sax for the cover.

  The Shroud of Baghdad, 18×24″ charcoal, by Trish, sold

Hello Friends In Art!

I have designed a workshop just for those artists who want to “get it right”. If you are interested in the figure in your work, this workshop is certainly a must. A weak figure in a painting kills that painting. If you are not using the figure but would like to hone your drawing skills in general, there is no better vehicle to do that than the figure. This workshop will be just the ticket to help improve your drawing skills through understanding, markers, cues, and perspective. “If you can draw the figure, you can draw anyting.”

We will work with a model at different horizon levels as the artist learns to locate his/her eye level, learns to use vanishing points, and how to see and take advantage of foreshortening; all with respect to the model and all critical to a strong drawing. We will see the line qualitities of length & direction in a powerful way and produce drawings that are correct in perspective and foreshortening AND powerpacked with dynamic gesture, creativity and the artist’s personal voice!

I hope you will join me for this very enlightening workshop…The Figure In Perspective. Come Draw With Me!

The mission of Studio UFO is to help artists to grow in their drawing skills, identify their own personal artistic voice, and to engage them into the art community of Bellingham.

DRAWING WORKSHOP The Figure in Perspective, Trish Harding instructor

One-5 hr session, Monday 11/19, 10am-3pm, $98

It is so important to have the time to practice drawing skills and to take given information, markers& cues farther than just a one session class or workshop.

This workshop is designed to take drawing of the Figure to a whole new level.

Join me in this very informative workshop-The Figure in Perspective-and go away with a deep understanding of the horizon line and vanishing points with respect to the figure.

Be prepared with a minimum of $2 cash tip for the model.

Come Draw With Me!

Bring: Large vine charcoal (Big Bobs which I have for sale $3 at the Studio), small soft vine charcoal, one softcompressed charcoal, one soft white conte crayon, Newsprint pad (rough) 24x 18inches, one half sheet middle gray valued Mi Tientes paper, drawing board to fit 24x 18inch paper, kneaded eraser. Drawing horses are available. Easels are limited- first come- first serve so you may want to bring yours. Door will open at 9:45am.

“BE KIND AND BE ON TIME”