New York School of the Arts

Ready to dive into watercolor this spring? 🎨✨ In this class, you’ll build foundational techniques, explore a variety of subjects, and grow your confidence with this beautiful, expressive medium. All levels from beginner to intermediate are welcome!
🌸 There’s still space available in Spring Session II—don’t miss your chance to join!
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Today's Informational session has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 2. Join us and learn how to unlock your potential at NYSA!

Due to the snow the school will be closed today, the 13th. We expect to open tomorrow though! Enjoy the snow day!

Peekin at you from 2nd avenue.

Every room in this place is a gallery! Even our Facility Coordinator has a good eye for displaying art!

Don’t worry, we don’t have any art in the restrooms… yet! 🚽 🖼️ 🚿

lol Just kidding! …. Unless?

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SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Communal Studio Space
Private mentoring
Onsite courses

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Also, SUMMER SESSION 2
JULY 10 - AUGUST 5
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Have a great week, y’all!

Some shots from ‘s drawing class.

Understand fundamental techniques of both drawing and painting the human figure. Using a model, practice essential techniques of drawing or focus on painting techniques.
Each student will receive individualized guidance from the instructor throughout the class.

Examine the language and techniques of watercolor painting from the figure. Paint using a variety of strategies derived from current and historical practice. As a medium that allows only a few corrections, the basis of watercolor must be understood. Learn the medium’s behavior on wet and dry paper and how to cause accidents without losing control, allowing the medium to express itself and create images that are alive. A variety of topics about the figure: life drawing & painting, nudes & portraits, flesh tones, reserving white from the paper, volume, and color theory. The purpose is to build three-dimensionality from a flat surface, providing life to the human form. There will be lectures, demos, exercises, and one-on-one guidance. All levels of experience are welcome.

Explore three main themes: still life, tablescape, and roomscape. Still life is where we will begin with a focus on a few items. Tablescape uses the ordinary things we find or set on the table. Roomscape or interior still life will use the views of the home and perhaps what’s seen through its windows. Composition will be key. Emphasis will be put on light, transparency, opacity, color and layering. We will explore the properties of various pigments and papers. There will be group critiques and individual instruction. All levels of experience are welcome.