Stuart Fullerton Plein Air Workshop Aug. 11-13 2013

Plein Air—Reinforcing the Virtuous Circle with Stuart Fullerton

The better we get as painters, the more we enjoy it—and the more we enjoy it, the better we get. This is a workshop for beginning and intermediate painters who want to sharpen their plein air skills and reinforce this virtuous circle. Emphasis will be on work in the field, and I will coach students on drawing, observing value and color, and selecting a composition. The goal of the workshop will be for the student to take a significant step forward in his or her development as a painter, whatever the skill level to begin with. Each student will receive equal amounts of individual attention from an instructor who is able to clearly verbalize instruction.

Stuart Fullerton will be a featured artist at the Door County Plein Air Festival for the fourth time this year. He has exhibited work in the Oil Painters of America National Show, the American Impressionist Society National Show, Salon International, the Bosque Art Classic, and OPA Eastern Regional exhibitions. Stuart is a long-time member of the Palette and Chisel in Chicago.

Workshop length: three days, 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11, 12, 13, 2013

Cost: $345.00, supply list given at registration

Skill level: All levels

Held at: The Academy of Fine Art, 217 Broadway Street, Denmark WI 54208 www.theacademyoffineart.com email:molly@mollyjohnsonstudio.com 920-362-4382

Please download the registration here:

stuart fullerton registration

May 12, 2013 · Brian · No Comments
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Featured students Dyan Wellmon and Linda Rauscher!

Standing Tall by Linda Rauscher

On The Sideboard by Dyan Wellmon

May 9, 2013 · Brian · No Comments
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Featured Student David Ebben

The Denmark News is starting a new series featuring our students in a monthly article. Enjoy the read, and congrats to David our first victim!

March 7, 2013 · Brian · No Comments
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Upcoming Events at The Academy for 2013

Join us Saturday, March 16th 6-9pm
For an Open House with live Irish music and art! Featuring Bug-eyed Pete.

Student/Alumni/Faculty Exhibition at The Artgarage
Opening Night Thursday June 6th, 5:30-8:30pm
Exhibition hangs the month of June, 2013

Summer studio availability for year round students,
Summer Intensive for new students. Contact Molly for details.

Monday Night Portraiture continues all year
Only $5 for enrolled students, high school and college students.
$10 for a 3 hour session, uninstructed with a model.

The Academy Phantom Gallery
Corner of Cherry and Walnut, Green Bay
New works arriving in February

Stuart Fullerton Plein Air Workshop
Beginners-Advanced, August 11-13, 2013
Stuart is a 4 time invitee to the Door County Plein Air Festival
And instructor at Chicago’s Palette and Chisel

www.theacademyoffineart.com 920-362-4382
217 Broadway St, Denmark WI
Wisconsin’s only Art Renewal Center Approved Academy

February 4, 2013 · Brian · No Comments
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The Academy welcomes a new instructor, Dyan Wellmon!

Dyan comes to us with a wealth of experience, including 3 years of study at The Academy of Fine Art (formerly the Kewaunee Academy). She knows the Academy curriculum and expectations that we hold for all of our students and faculty. She will begin as a student teacher on the life floor this January. Please help all of us in welcoming her! To view her Biography, please visit her faculty page:

http://theacademyoffineart.com/blog/faculty/dyan-elyn-wellmon-instructor/

Mushrooms on Plate, oil

January 14, 2013 · Brian · No Comments
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Watercolor of The Figure and Portrait Class Registrations now open.

The Watercolor Classes run for 3 weeks, from 1-4pm.
January 15, 22, 29, 2013 $150.00 supply list given at registration.
The website calendar has all dates listed. The instructor is Molly Johnson.
Students will study the figure and express their findings via the direct medium of watercolor on paper. A limited palette (single color) will be used initially to enable the student to focus on value relationships, edge statements, and transitional form passages. Students will work on each pose for 3 hours. Instructor will perform both ‘audienced demonstrations’ as well as ‘working demonstrations’ throughout the duration of the course. This exercise introduces the student to a medium they can use to perform studies for proposed compositions inside and outside of the curriculum as well as to use it as an end game in and of itself.
The Portrait Classes run for 8 weeks, from 1-4pm or 6-9pm on Tuesdays.
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
The website calendar has all dates listed.

The instructors rotate between our faculty members.
Each day there is a live model to work from. We will have 2 poses in the 8 weeks.
There are easels set in position for your use. Easel positions will be chosen by lottery. Easel numbers will be chosen at the beginning of each pose. Please arrive for class early to set up and prepare your easel and supplies.
If this is your first portrait class, it is recommended that you start with vine charcoal, several hardness’s, on White Canson Mi-tientes 19”x25’” paper. Other items would include a kneaded eraser, chamois, masking tape, drawing board, and a sanding block. Supplies are available at Tradewinds in Green Bay. This class is very instructional with emphasis on anatomy and facial structure.
Any mediums are welcome, but only Gamsol is to be used as a solvent.
The class is $400 for the 8 weeks and covers the model fees. A 50% deposit is required at registration and is non-refundable after the first day. Minimum 5 students per class, maximum 9 students per model.
Questions? Email molly@mollyjohnsonstudio.com or call 920-362-4382

Portrait by Linda Rauscher

January 8, 2013 · Brian · No Comments
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Oil Painters of America Great Paintout

This Saturday October 20th, join us for a day of painting and socializing, 9-4pm. Painters from all over are encouraged to come out and meet other artists, no need to be a member of OPA. A social to follow at 4pm.