The Art of the Gesture

with Mikael Olson

Saturdays 1-4 pm, September 19- October 24 // $360

The art of the gesture is the energetic spirit of the piece. The best way to loosen up is to dive into short poses to engage the muscles. Students will be encouraged to be spontaneous and brave with their mark-making.

Please note there will be an earlier start date for the class of the 26th, 9am-12pm.

Structural figure drawing

Tuesdays 6-9 pm, September 15 - october 13 (5 weeks)

This course is an introduction to figure drawing using a structural and anatomical approach. If you’ve taken figure drawing before and are looking for a deeper dive, this course is for you! Students will learn the salient bony landmarks of the skeleton and major muscle groups of the figure to create drawings with solidity and believable form.

Please note this course is offsite at the Art Student’s League of Denver. For a materials list and to learn more and register, please visit the link below:

Intro to Drawing

WEDNESDAYS, 12 - 1 pm // september 9 - October 14 (6 weeks)

In this class, students will learn the language of drawing. Working with charcoal and graphite, students learn the principles and techniques of light and shade, shape, gesture, and proportion. Drawing on art history and a variety of classical methods, students will learn how to confidently observe and relay the world around them.

Please note this course is offsite at the Art Student’s League of Denver. For a materials list and to learn more and register, please visit the link below:

Intro to oil painting

Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. // september 16 -october 21 (6 weeks) $300

New to oils or never had a proper introduction? This course is for you. Students will learn classic historical techniques for painting in oils such as the imprimatura, ebauche and direct painting, in addition to preparing oil primed canvasses and panels. Students will get hands on demonstrations as they prepare their own surfaces and create studies from the old masters using the techniques they learned.

Please note there is an additional $30 materials fee for this course.

Long pose figure

Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 P.m.// aug 6-27 (4 weeks) $240

This open format class is for beginner and advanced students to work from the live model and learn the skills of painting or drawing. Students are encouraged to explore and develop a thoughtful process week to week, with guidance and demonstrations from the instructor to inform their practice.

uninstructed spots are available as well. Please contact me with any questions.