01/06/2026
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Something personal I want to share.
For twenty six years I've been teaching artists and students a way of seeing — how to notice what's alive in your work, how to separate signal from noise, how to let the practice change you instead of just chasing finished pieces.
I've finally given that practice a proper name: ApoKrino. It means creative discernment — learning to separate, judge, respond, and bring things into clearer relation.
I'm building it into an art app (live) and a maker app (live but not quite complete). I am writing about the ideas behind it on Substack. Both are works in progress, and I'd love your company along the way.
If you want to follow the thinking:
https://trevettallen.substack.com
(It's free. I write about signal vs. node, Hero Constellations, brush practice, and what happens when AI participates in a studio without replacing the artist.)
If you'd like to test the app when it's ready — whether you're an artist, a student, a parent, or just someone who thinks in pictures — message me. I'm looking for early users who care about creative practice, not just creative output.
And to the students and families I've worked with over the years — in Hong Kong, in Spain, in Portland, online — if something from our time together stayed with you, this is where it all leads. ApoKrino is the full expression of what we practiced together. If you want to support this work, the simplest thing is to follow along, share this with someone who might care, or reach out and tell me what stuck. That means more than you know.
Notes on the Living Arts | Trevett Allen | Substack
A creative discernment practice for artists, students, and families. Essays on signal vs. node, Hero Constellations, digital-age brush practice, and AI as studio participant. The artist changes, which changes the art. Click to read Notes on the Living Arts, by Trevett Allen, a Substack publication.....
30/07/2024
ApoKrinoArts will be offering a new series of limited classes for the fall of 2024. The first cohort of five students will study the creative process of Picasso at the beginning of his career. We will explore:
The different innovation styles artists use based on current research
How Picasso's innovation style produced unique results
We will study the creation of Les Saltimbanques from idea to final museum work.
Les Saltimbanques was one of his first major works and established him as a major artist.
We will learn to create using this process. Choose subjects from real life- make Preparatory sketches, create preliminary compositions, critique and re-iterate using Picasso's sketchbooks as a guide.
The course will be offered in two 6 weeks sessions so students who wish to master this creative process and create a series of works in this way can do so. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm Hong Kong Time and a second session for EU students from 5-6 PM on the same days. Two hours a week for six weeks. Join us as we explore the mind and creative habits of a genius!
Click here to schedule your enrollment!
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24/07/2024
This is how our conversation begins! Secondary students who want to begin their art journey, it can start today!
ApoKrinoArts Inquiry Form
Please select an available time for your informational call. This is a bespoke service and if we are a good fit, we will tailor every last detail to suit your needs.
18/07/2024
Sketchbooks are powerful workshops that fit in your rucksack and sometimes even your pocket. On the left is a waterfall design for an aquaponic fish tank and plant nursery and the right, are quick sketches to hold the memories of a family vacation in ways photos cannot manage, preserving emotions and important life moments. Sketchbooks are only as powerful as your skills, however, the right preparation is important and there are hundreds of ways to use a sketchbook to make imagination and ah-ha moments come to life in the real world! Prepare yourself with study and practice so you’re ready when inspiration strikes!
ApoKrino - Art School Preparation in Native English
This academy enables entry to top-tier Art Schools in English. Find your creative purpose and begin your professional artist journey today!
17/07/2024
ApoKrinoArts
Inscription ouverte pour août 2024
https://bit.ly/3Yp3X
Rêvez-vous d'intégrer une école d'art de premier plan ?
Espérez-vous matricule à une école d'art aux États-Unis ou au Royaume-Uni, comme RISD, SAIC, SCAD, UAL, RCA ou Ruskin ?
ApoKrinoArts peut faire de ce rêve une réalité. Notre programme unique allie l'art, l'innovation et la maîtrise de l'anglais pour vous aider à entrer dans des établissements d'élite.
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Pourquoi ApoKrinoArts ?
Formation avancée : Développez vos compétences existantes grâce à un programme d'études qui affine votre spécialité et votre talent dans le domaine des médias.
Préparation professionnelle : Fonctionnez comme un artiste professionnel avec des expositions d'art et une exposition médiatique stratégique.
Apprentissage complet : Acquérir des compétences en anglais, à l'oral et à l'écrit, ainsi qu'en analyse critique, essentielles pour réussir le GCSE, le A-Level Art et au-delà.
https://bit.ly/3Yp3X
Points forts du programme :
Apprentissage en cohorte : Rejoignez une cohorte de pairs partageant les mêmes idées, favorisant la collaboration et la croissance partagée.
Commentaires et critiques : Recevez des commentaires et des critiques constructifs de la part d'instructeurs expérimentés et d'autres étudiants.
Exploration soutenue : S'engager dans un environnement rigoureux mais favorable qui encourage l'exploration et la maîtrise.
Techniques innovantes : Intégrer les méthodes traditionnelles aux techniques modernes, afin de vous préparer au monde de l'art contemporain.
Pratique artistique professionnelle : Développez votre pratique artistique à un niveau professionnel et faites en sorte que les écoles d'art viennent à vous.
Le nombre de places est limité pour l'année scolaire 2024-2025. Réservez votre place dès maintenant !
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