Blog

Classes as part of Melanie Parke's 2009 Ann Hall Artist in Residence through the Old Art Building in Leland, MI are filling fast. Registration is required and can be made through the Old Art Building … …Old Art Building, Leland, MI. Space is limited for the following events…

June 25th
Drawing Workshop 10 am to 4 pm at OAB Thursday limited to 13
Free

Drawing as Experience- Developing a sensitivity to seeing is the focus of this one day intensive workshop. We will explore the language of line and its ability to convey the fundamental nature of form in a personal and meaningful way. We will work from nature inside and outside, weather permitting, in sketchbooks and on large single sheets of paper. The emphasis will be on immediacy, working quickly and loosely, engaging trust between hand and eye coordination, and generating a rich vocabulary of mark making. Limit 13

July 9th
10 am to 3 pm for Demonstration in Oil & gouache. Paint and draw at the Old Art Building all day in any medium – All welcome.
Free

Bring any materials you wish and enjoy an informal day of painting with Artist in Residence, Melanie Parke. Melanie will do demonstrations in both oil on canvas and gouache on paper, developing works throughout the afternoon.
Come watch the paintings in process as they evolve and work alongside the artist in residence to get feedback on your own work.

July 10th
Professional Practice Discussions and Private Critiques – one day with half hour sign up slots, limited to 12.
Free

Do you have questions about how to take your paintings to the next level? Or how to present yourself more professionally? These critiques will cover many subjects from painting to professionalism, on a very personal level. These discussions will revolve around topics considered important for working artsists who critically consider their work and for those who feel they need a jolt to their practice. Bring the materials you wish to discuss, 5-10 pieces of artwork for a personal critique, your portfolio to discuss your professional path, or any number of questions about how to examine and further your vision. Melanie will be your personal creative life coach in creativity for 25 minutes.