Friday, August 06, 2010

Showcased On A Website!

portrait painting, oil painting, original artwork, original paintings, travel artist

I'm so happy and honoured to annouce that Shelley, the creator of "The Underground Ferris Wheel", has decided to showcase a couple of my pieces on her website at http://www.theundergroundferriswheel.com/?p=2123 . My pieces can be found at the bottom of the page or by clicking previous. Please check it out!!!

Monday, August 02, 2010

OFFERING ART CLASSES IN THE TORONTO AREA!!!

Hello! I am so happy and excited to announce that I will be running year long art classes during the 2010-2011 school year. As you probably know I am a qualified Visual Arts teacher (you can find me on the Ontario College of Teachers website) and I am also a working artist. I will be running three classes out of my personal studio in the Parkdale (Southwest Toronto) area. All three classes will be open to all ages. These classes will only have 7 available spots as I believe students get more out of a smaller class environment. The classes I will be offering are as follows:

Art Essentials:

This class will touch on many different mediums such as pencil, charcoal, ink, collage, gouache paint, acrylic paint, and object sculpture. It is more suited for the exploratory artist who wants a little taste of it all! The cost of this class includes the use of all materials such as pencils, willow charcoal, erasers, ink/pens, gouache paint, acrylic paint, brushes, paper, and easels, as well as a personal sketchbook which can be kept at the end of the course.

Number of Sessions – 7
Total Cost - $270.00
Time - 7pm-9pm
Dates of First Term - Tues Sept 14, Tues Sept 21, Tues Sept 28, Tues Oct 5, Tues Oct 12, Tues Oct 19, and Tues Oct 26.

Advanced Drawing:
This class will focus on different drawing skills. We will utilize pencils, graphite, charcoal, conte, ink, pastels, and transfers. The classes will not only focus on refining skill but also explore means of expressing oneself through drawing. This class is suitable for those students who love drawing and want to improve on their skills and learn new skills! The cost of this class includes the use of all materials such as pencils, graphite, charcoal, conte, ink, pastels, erasers, paper, tortillions, and stomps, as well as a personal sketchbook which can be kept at the end of the course.

Number of Sessions – 6
Total Cost - $220.00
Time - 7pm-9pm
Dates of First Term – Mon Sept 13, Mon Sept 20, Mon Sept 27, Mon Oct 4, Mon Oct 18, and Mon Oct 25.

Refined Painting:
This class explores a number of painting mediums and techniques ranging from those used during the Renaissance to those used in modern day practices. We will explore the worlds of watercolour and acrylic painting; and do in-depth work with oils. This class will be focused on learning or improving skills as well as exploring artistic concepts and meaning. This class would be great for any paint lover! The cost of this class includes the use of all materials including watercolour, acrylic, oils, oil mediums, brushes, pencils, erasers, easels, palettes, palette knives, and canvas’ which may be kept at the end of the course.  

Number of Sessions – 7
Total Cost - $280.00
Time - 7pm-9pm
Dates of First Term – Wed Sept 15, Wed Sept 22, Wed Sept 29, Wed Oct 6, Wed Oct 13, Wed Oct 20, and Wed Oct 27.

Please contact me as soon as possible to secure your (or your child’s) spot in one of these classes as there are minimal spots available. Also, if you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me. My e-mail is malinda_prudhomme@hotmail.com.