Atwood Atelier

It’s not too late to sign up for next week’s workshop with Andrew Sjodin: The Alla Prima Still Life

Go to www.atwoodatelier.com to sign up!

This approachable, fun workshop is designed for students of all levels—even those who are completely new to painting. I begin with a three-hour demonstration on the first morning. For a three day workshop students will create three simple still lifes over the first two days (one each session: first afternoon, second morning, second afternoon).

On the final day of the three day workshop students will set up and work on a slightly more complex still life for the full day. By the end, most students complete four paintings. The five day workshop varies from the three day by including an additional demonstration on the third morning and the opportunity to complete two full-day alla prima paintings.

Topics covered: materials, palette and color considerations, composition, paint handling, value-keying, lighting, and individualized questions and guidance.

* Monday June 15th - Wednesday June 17th
* 9:30am - 4:30pm (lunch 12:30 - 1:30)

Ready to sign up? Go to www.atwoodatelier.com!

Works from a long pose with Jensen two Mondays ago 🎨 These paintings, drawings and creations really turned out incredible! Folks brought so many media, made so many inventive and intuitive stylistic choices, and all captured Jensen so well.

Some works were worked over two sessions, from the Sunday morning the day before. We do fairly frequently have models return to a pose, always a real treat!

Artists featured are listed below in order, and are tagged when able:
🎨 Taylor Elkins, oil on Canvas
🎨 Brigitte Boucher, soft pastels
🎨 Krystal de Jesus, oil on Linen
🎨 Luke Steel, graphite
🎨 Kahero, oils with the zorn palette
🎨 Gail Hutchinson, oils
🎨 Evan Driscoll, digital
🎨 Katie Hogan, oils
🎨 Amber Lim, gouache
🎨 Ray Speiss, oils
🎨 Ray Speiss, oils
🎨 Marinela Manastirli, oils

That’s a wrap on another wonderful Gallery Night! Thank you to all the artists who participated and to everyone who came out to support friends and family, and to see the studio!

We’re looking forward to more figure drawing and painting sessions this summer, and to seeing you for some great classes and workshops!

Learn more at www.atwoodatelier.com

Tonight’s the big night! Our doors will be open from 5-9pm for you all to come visit us during !

The easiest way to get to the studio is by going to , walking through the open doors at the rear of the taproom, and following the signs through the building to the studio!

Here’s our full roster of 26 participating artists:
🎨Hannah Blue ()
🎨 Angelina Borchardt ()
🎨 Brigitte Boucher (.boucher)
🎨 Silvia Cavagnero ()
🎨 Eden Cunningham (.art)
🎨 Judy Fleming Coss ()
🎨 Taylor Elkins ()
🎨 Sharon Gould ()
🎨 Kelsey Florek ()
🎨 Ryan Haimerl ()
🎨 Katie Hogan (.hogan.art)
🎨 Gail Hutchinson (.m.hutchinson)
🎨 Krystal de Jesus
🎨 Amber Lim ()
🎨 Marinela Manastirli ()
🎨 Shanae Lavelle Meacham
🎨 John Mix ()
🎨 Andrew Mulhearn
🎨 Aaron Parks ()
🎨 Greg Rodriguez ()
🎨 Philip Salamone ()
🎨 Luke Steele ()
🎨 Bernie Tennis (.tennis)
🎨 Louise Uttech
🎨 Darya Vassina
🎨 Yun ()

Gallery Night Artist Spotlight: Brigitte Boucher (.boucher)

“In my work, I combine careful observation of the world around me with expressive, imaginative color and mark-making. Soft pastels are my current medium of choice for their immediacy and vibrant colors.”

Come see Brigitte’s work TOMORROW, from 5-9 at Atwood Atelier!

Gallery Night Artist Spotlight: Angelina Borchardt ()

“Starting my oil painting journey in September 2025, I am constantly looking to grow my skills and refine my eye in portrait paintings. I am inspired by classical realism and I strive to show beauty in my work similar to those. In the future I hope to explore different styles and master painting techniques.”

Come see Angelina’s work this Friday, from 5-9 at Atwood Atelier!

Gallery Night Artist Spotlight: Kelsey Florek ()

“I am a watercolorist from Madison who enjoys exploring human expression and natural connections through the illustrative, fluid, and challenging nature of watercolor paints. I absolutely love painting at the Atwood Atelier along the community of artists that gather there. Through their support and guidance I’ve grown so much as an artist.”

Come see Kelsey’swork this Friday, from 5-9 at Atwood Atelier!

Gallery Night Artist Spotlight: Luke Steele ()

“Being an artist is a lifelong pursuit, one I have undertaken to better understand both my subjects and the world before me. Working primarily with traditional materials, I use chiaroscuro to explore light, form, and atmosphere, aiming to create images that are both dramatic and grounded in clarity.

As a local representational artist, finding a community like the one offered by the Atwood Atelier has been invaluable. Through regular sessions, the opportunity to create from life makes learning both accessible and deeply rewarding.”

Come see Luke’s work this Friday, from 5-9 at Atwood Atelier!

Gallery Night Artist Spotlight: Darya Vassina

“My love for painting in natural light, outdoors or en plein air determines the choice of subjects and the medium — oil paintings of land- and seascapes, as well as still lifes and florals or portraits done outdoors or in my studio with natural light.  In my work I try to convey both, the first impression I derive from my subjects as well as their materiality.”

Join us on Friday, May 8th from 5-9pm to see Darya’s work, and the work of 20+ other artists!

Gallery Night Artist Spotlight: Sharon Gould ()

“As an analytical artist, I love drawing images from life and molding the light and the intensity of contrast into a mood. To capture the moment.”

Gallery night is THIS FRIDAY! See you from 5-9!