Oklahoma Academy of Classical Art

FORM PAINTING: The Open Grisaille, a new short course at OACA, is now enrolling! Instructor will demonstrate the open grisaille, a classical painting technique where thin, transparent or semi-transparent layers of a single color are applied to establish tonal values. Light areas are wiped out, creating the open grisaille, the initial framework that sets up a painting. Starting from a gesture and painting directly from life, artists will practice building figures in a variety of poses.
For more details and to enroll, see Linktree in bio. Intermediate to advanced, class size is limited to 10 artists.

Only a few spots left in Little Masters Summer Art Camp! Enroll now to expose your child to a fun, enriching experience with classical art! Your little artist will engage in fun, age-appropriate lessons and creative projects inspired by the academic training that artists like Monet studied in their youth. Enroll now, camp is filling up fast! Enrollment closes June 30th.
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See Linktree in bio for more information!

Join us for Portrait Open Studio! This Wednesday evening, 5/27, 6-9 pm at OACA. Practice drawing or painting from the live model in a fun, supportive, creative atmosphere. We provide easels, drawing boards, tables and chairs, and a professional model holding a single long pose. Bring your own supplies!
RSVP required, $20 cash for model fee ($10 for students). See Linktree in bio for more information!

Spots are filling fast for Summer Art Camp at OACA! Enroll now to expose your child to a fun, enriching experience with the classical arts. Instructor , elementary art instructor at the Oklahoma Academy of Classical Christian Studies, will present fun, age appropriate lessons and creative projects inspired by the academic training that artists like Monet and Cassat studied in their youth. At OACA we believe you are never too young (or old) to engage and learn foundational concepts like value, light, and color, and to learn from the masters! Enroll now, camp is filling up fast!
July 20-23, see Linktree in bio for more information or find us at classicalart.org
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Hi! My name is Jill, I am the voice behind the posts for OACA. I started at the school as a student in 2016, having never painted. After completing many drawing projects in the Academic Atelier, I began learning oil painting. I never knew I could paint drapery, or glass. But knew! When she told me it was time to start painting I actually told her no thanks 😅. I loved drawing and honestly painting intimidated me. But she knew that the exercises she’d been giving me had laid the foundation, and that I had the tools and skills to transition from drawing to painting. If you or someone you know wants to learn to depict what you see, join the Academic Atelier at OACA. Learn traditional techniques that will build a foundation to create whatever your artist heart desires, in any style, without being held back by drawing troubles!
Thursdays, 4-7 pm
Atelier is ongoing and new students can start any time. See Linktree in bio for more info!

In our Figure and Portrait Atelier with instructor , artists train in a variety of methods to develop their skills at accurately capturing the human figure. Artists work from the flat with Bargue copies, focusing on line, structure and form. Next the model comes in, and artists spend time studying anatomy from life, capturing a variety of gestures and introducing value. These practices, done consistently over time, focusing on observation, and with excellent instruction, greatly improve drawing skills for any artist, particularly those interested in depicting the human portrait or figure.
Atelier is ongoing, and new students may enroll at any time.
Saturdays, 2-5 pm, $205 per 4 week session (includes model fee)
All levels welcome, ages 14 and up.
See Linktree in bio for more info and to enroll!

In the Figure and Portrait Atelier with instructor , artists train in a variety of methods to develop their skills at accurately capturing the human figure. Artists work from the flat with Bargue copies, focusing on line, structure and form. Next the model comes in, and artists spend time studying anatomy from life, capturing a variety of gestures and introducing value. These practices, done consistently over time, focusing on observation, and with excellent instruction, greatly improve drawing skills for any artist, particularly those interested in depriving the human portrait or figure.
Atelier is ongoing, and new students may enroll at any time.
Saturdays, 2-5 pm, $205 per 4 week session (includes model fee)
All levels welcome, ages 14 and up.
See Linktree in bio for more info and to enroll!

Artist beautifully and sensitively models form on her still life in our Academic Atelier. In our upcoming 4 day summer art camp, Jaime will show students how some of the most recognizable Impressionist artists in history began their careers with academic training. As art instructor for pre-k through 3rd grade at the Oklahoma Academy of Classical Christian Studies, Jaime knows how to break down foundational drawing concepts such as Light, Value and Scale into fun, age appropriate lessons for young artists. Join our Young Artist Academy this July and introduce your child to the wonder and beauty of classical art!
Ages 7-10, July 20-23. See Linktree in bio for more information and to enroll!
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