April 13th, 2009 Dia
The newly added abstract painting class at http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?cPath=2_53&products_id=286 is almost over for this session. It was a lot of fun and both students and teacher learned a lot about the creation of abstract art, and had a lot of fun in the doing. Here are some of the classwork that came out of this class. Come join us for the next session in May.
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February 8th, 2009 Dia
March 14th LVS session starts a new exciting class. If you ever wanted to create abstract art but just couldn’t get your head around it, this class will help open up your mind to the wonderful world of abstract.
There are no requirements, create with whatever media you want, just bring your hands and your brain and have fun!
Check out the other painting classes while you’re there. http://lvsonline.com
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December 11th, 2008 Dia
For more information, go to http://lvsonline.com/update/ Remember that returning students receive a 20% discount! Receive a $5 voucher for EACH new student you refer to LVS! Advise referrals to mention your name and email address in their registration form! http://www.lvsonline.com/refer.shtml Instructor-led classes begin January 10th, so head on over to LVS Online to enroll now! http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/ Be sure to click on the "Class Information" link supplied in your registration confirmation for IMPORTANT class information and special offers!
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September 29th, 2008 Dia
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September 29th, 2008 Dia
New classes are starting soon…
Classrooms open Oct. 27, 2008
Registration closes Oct. 29, 2008
First lesson posts Nov. 1, 2008
http://lvsonline.com
new students just $25 for 6 weeks of lessons
returning students $20
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September 29th, 2008 Dia
New classes are starting soon…
Classrooms open Oct. 27, 2008
Registration closes Oct. 29, 2008
First lesson posts Nov. 1, 2008
http://lvsonline.com
new students just $25 for 6 weeks of lessons
returning students $20
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July 10th, 2008 Dia
New classes start Aug 26. Have the flower painting class done and am almost finished with the Trompe class so anyone interested in these two classes, mark your calenders and come join us for a lot of fun.
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June 4th, 2008 Dia
A new painting class on painting acrylic Floral will be offered in the online painting classes at htp://lvsonline.com starting 8/30/08. Come join us and have some fun taking one ( or more) of the acrylic painting classes offered.
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February 8th, 2008 Dia
In every Acrylic Painting course description I provide a list of supplies that you will need. You can probably get them from your local art supply store but I will give you online links to art supply sites that I have been happy with.
Started in 1911, Dick Blick Art Materials is one of the largest suppliers in the nation. They are the premier art supplies source for professional artists, students and teachers. Students will recieve the best pricing, selection, and service available. Dick Blick Art Materials
www.artistsclub.com
They have very reasonable rake and comb brush sets called Papillon. They also have interesting specialty brush sets, and transfer paper. They also have a paint set called Reeves. I have never used this paint so I cannot tell you anything about it but you might want to look at it.
www.aswexpress.com www.jerrysartarama.com
These are basically both the same company. They have extensive supplies and are a great source of canvas. Their Creative Mark stretched canvas is very nice, stapled in the back, good quality and the lowest prices I have found, but you have to buy a minimum of 2 boxes. They also have a variety of canvas boards and panels and also canvas paper pads. They also carry the spray fixative and lots and lots of brushes and other goodies. Their shipping has always been super fast.
www.craftsetc.com
They have the lowest prices I have found for paint, usually around .89 to .99 cents a bottle.
cheapjoes.com
Good prices on stretched canvas
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February 6th, 2008 Dia
This class is for everyone who has trouble with painting certain things. Ever say, “I wonder how you paint this or that?” Well this class is all about learning how to paint individual things so you will be able to incorporate them into finished paintings. These are “studies” and not meant to be full sized finished paintings.
Anyone who has gotten discouraged and ruined a big painting because they couldn’t figure out how to paint one particular thing, this class is for you as it teaches you many different techniques on some of the things that people have the most problems with.
I can’t emphasize enough that you must really learn to “see” how things are put together. How colors and patterns blend in with other colors so they look like they are all one. Being a good artist means looking at things in a different way. It means that you no longer see an object as a whole but are capable of seeing all the subtle things that go into making that object a whole and actually that’s a beautiful thing to do. You will find nature opening up right before your eyes as you see flowers and trees, bees and everything else with all their myriad parts instead of just taking for granted that they are what they are. If you can’t see it, you can’t paint it, so practice, practice, practice looking at everything with the mind set of seeing what makes it what it is and how’s it put together.
Although this course is geared toward traditional paint on canvas lessons, digital artists are welcome. Some of our students have created beautiful digital paintings from the lessons. Digital students MUST know their program, as no help other than painting technique can be given.
Come join us on a painting journey! This class is a lot of fun and is geared for beginners and artists alike.
For more information and to register, follow this link: http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?products_id=257
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