Painting the Alla Prima Still Life: In-Person
Robert Armetta | Spring | Mondays: Jan 29 - April 22
Class Description:
The emphasis of this class will be placed on painting quickly, broadly, and boldly.
We will focusing our energy on capturing the essential color, form, and nuances of light in our subjects and learn to eschew unnecessary detail by focusing on the essence of what what see. We will discuss simple, practical principles and tips for composing our paintings with confidence. Students will produce one small painting each class, with guidance from start to finish. The instructor will tailor his instruction to each individual student, so all levels are we come - beginner to advanced.
Spring Semester Dates:
Scheduled occurrences for the next semester of this class are as follows:
Week |
Date |
Time |
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Week 1: |
1/29/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 2: |
2/05/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 3: |
2/12/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 4: |
2/19/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 5: |
2/26/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 6: |
3/04/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 7: |
3/11/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 8: |
3/18/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 9: |
3/25/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 10: |
4/08/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 11: |
4/15/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
Week 12: |
4/22/2024 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm ET |
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Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class
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Week 1 - Alla Prima Painting
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Week 2 - Alla Prima Painting
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Week 3 - Alla Prima Painting
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Week 4 - Alla Prima Painting
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Week 5 - Alla Prima Painting
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- $520.00
- In-Person
- 12 Weeks
- Beginner to Advanced
Meet Your Instructor
Robert Armetta
Instructor
Robert Armetta has studied classical art extensively in the U.S. and in Europe. He holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art, and he is the recipient of many awards and distinctions, including two international awards for portrait painting from the Portrait Society of America and the Annual Award for Excellence in Art Education from the Lyme Academy College of Art. His work is featured in many books and magazines on contemporary art. He has also exhibited in museums, colleges, and art galleries across the United States. He is the founder and former Director of The Long Island Academy of Fine Art, and he currently teaches at the New York Academy of Art, in Manhattan.
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