If you are serious about orchestrating the visual content of your art, this course is for you. All two-dimensional designers need to understand the language of deep space, flat space and ambiguous space. This project is very special, and was developed in the crucifix of the Mid-Century era.

We will be using the classic designer’s tool: Gouache, which is a water based, opaque, non-toxic medium that will enhance your painting skills in oil. Acrylic and watercolor.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Basic set of gouache paints. Preferred black, white and primaries only. However, if you prefer the full color set that is acceptable.

Soft FILBERT shaped brushes, ¼ inch, ½ inch. Other sizes as you prefer.

Bristol board pad, 11 x 14.

Designers tape.

This class is taught jointly with Ryan Hill. 

Color Theory helps create visually appealing and harmonious designs. It guides the use of colors to evoke emotion and communicate messages. Understanding concepts like the color wheel, contrasts, complementary colors, temperature and lightness and darkness of hue ensures effective design. Students will work from life as well as their imagination to sharpen their skills mixing, matching, and telling a story with their use of color.

Materials not provided. Supply list coming soon!

Join Russell for this NEW Gesture Drawing series! This series will begin with instruction at The Drawing Studio with a Ballet Tucson model to learn the basics and vocabulary of figure drawing. In the following weeks, this class will meet throughout town at different locations to capture life in motion! As field trip options and community partnerships continue to expand, information will be given to attendees with opportunities for gesture drawing at The Century Room, Reid Park Zoo, and Equinimity!

Acceptable mediums include vine charcoal, sharpie, varieties of pencils and graphite.

Supply list coming soon!

Combine your love of art and science with the practice of scientific illustration in this engaging Zoom/Online class taught by Trenton Jung. You’ll be introduced to essential techniques such as observational drawing, nature journaling, and accurate measurement. Through guided exercises and supportive instruction, you’ll learn how to translate real-world subjects into clear and compelling visual forms. This class is perfect for anyone curious about exploring the intersection of creativity and scientific discovery.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Drawing Pencils (2B, 6B, Ebony Pencil)

Pencil Sharpener

White Click Eraser

Bristol Paper, Vellum

Sketchbook for note-taking

Micron Pen (001, 03, 08)

Ball-point pen

Watercolor set 

Watercolor brush

Watercolor or multimedia paper

Natural objects (plant/botanical specimens, shells, bones, etc.)

1 centimeter graph paper 

Optional:

Toned drawing paper

Magnifying Glass

Ruler

Colored Pencils

LED Light

Each stand-alone session is for independent study, with no instruction, for ages 18+. Bring your own supplies. There are easels, chairs, horses and stools available for you to borrow. 

Please arrive to Figure Drawing Studio 10-15 minutes early to get set up. Doors close promptly at 9 AM. If you arrive after the doors close, please wait until the first break when the doors open again.

The last Monday of every month features a clothed model.

Leave your assumptions about painting on a small scale at the studio door. In this series we'll emphasize improvisation and spontaneity. In every session we'll complete one 12” x 12” painting using a wide range of subject matter and techniques. We might paint a still life one week and a pure abstraction another week. This four-week course will build confidence in your painting skills and set your art-making process free.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following: 

acrylic paint

canvases - 12x12

brushes

sketch book

drawing pencils

pastel pencils

vine charcoal

Each stand-alone session is for independent study, with no instruction, for ages 18+. Bring your own supplies. There are easels, chairs, horses and stools available for you to borrow. 

Please arrive to Figure Drawing Studio 10-15 minutes early to get set up. Doors close promptly at 9 AM. If you arrive after the doors close, please wait until the first break when the doors open again.

The last Monday of every month features a clothed model.

Each stand-alone session is for independent study, with no instruction, for ages 18+. Bring your own supplies. There are easels, chairs, horses and stools available for you to borrow. 

Please arrive to Figure Drawing Studio 10-15 minutes early to get set up. Doors close promptly at 9 AM. If you arrive after the doors close, please wait until the first break when the doors open again.

The last Monday of every month features a clothed model.