The Renaissance Classical Art School
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
~ Edgar Degas
"Art is never finished, only abandoned."
~ Leonardo da Vinci
"The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity."
~Alberto Giacometti
The Renaissance Art School is dedicated to the highest standards of draftsmanship. Our academic program for kids from 12 years old includes both visual and structural drawing. This time-tested program gives students a high degree of skills. From 9-12 years we offer preparatory classes - visit our Little Michelangelos page
More about program and goals here
!!!ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: 4 hours at the studio, approx. 2-6 hours for homework a WEEK. NO refunds for missed classes - please make up your required program hours.
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Drawing is the foundation of everything we do at school. We use sight-size technique and focus on drawing from life, we teach kids to measure and transfer correct measurements to the paper. Using the sight-size technique, students are taught to stand back from the easel and depict the subject in a proportion true to life. From the very beginning they learn to see the image as a whole. "Drawing is the 'bones' of art. You have to be able to walk before you can run." (Dion Archibald)
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Painting at the Renaissance Art School is based on proven classical techniques. Students begin their training by working in gouache paint (various still-lifes, geometric shapes, drapes). They use the limited palette and grisaille before moving on to full color for still-lifes and landscapes. Still life is an excellent practice. Students learn color values, composition, and how to paint the different textures of wood, metal, leather, fruits and flowers. At the Renaissance Art School we favor the impressionist and realism techniques but if student prefer photo-realism we will help him with that as well. "Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints what he is." (Jackson Pollock)
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Sketching from life is very essential addition to our art education. We teach kids to see and sketch from real household objects, animals, buildings, landscapes, cityscapes and finally people. "Sketching is almost everything. It is the painter's identity, his style, his conviction, and then color is just a gift to the drawing."(Fernando Botero)
An Entrance Exam Lesson is required for all students entering our Academic Art Program, ages 13+.
For younger students, please see our Preparatory Art Classes for ages 9–12.5.
For students ages 15+ and adults, an Introductory Lesson is also available and provides an opportunity to experience our formal academic approach and determine whether the program is the right fit for their goals and needs.
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