Sunday, October 28, 2018

Week 8

 The Friday class will meet at the Arboretum  
 From Pasadena, take the 210 fwy east to the Baldwin Exit. (about 10 minutes),  turn right on Baldwin and the Arboretum will be immediately on your right. 

You can pay admission ($6.00 with student I.D.),  and meet at the staging area just to the right as you enter the park. 

Be sure to double-check your supply list.  Make sure you bring a water container that closes tightly with at least 32 ozs. of water, and 2 boards:  approx;  5 x 7". and a smaller board for the value study...

 Prepare your palette and paper in advance..
  1.  cut sponge and paper to fit the palette
  2.  put wet sponge in the palette
  3.  soak paper in hot water for at least 5 minutes
  4.  place wet palette paper on top of sponge
  5.  close lid and bring with you 
      Please bring a light sweater     

 Admission is 6.00 with student I.D. (don't forget it)
Please arrive by 9:30 am,   See you there!
Mike 

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Week 8

Tomorrows class (Friday)) will meet in the LAB.  Please bring your painting from last week as well as your PHOTO reference.  If you have your PHOTO reference for the architectural painting, please bring those as well.  To save time, you can scan your artwork in advance and bring the digital file, or scan your work on the 3rd floor when you get to class.
Please be in class by 9 am...
Thanks,  Mike

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Week 8

HI class:  it's expected to be warm tomorrow, ( Monday), so let's meet at Descanso Gardens.
 just a few minutes from the Hillside campus;

   1418 Descanso DriveLa Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
    Ph. (818) 949-4200

   PLEASE.... Be sure to double-check your supply list.  Make
  sure you bring a water container that closes tightly with at
   least 32oz. of water

  Prepare your palette and paper in advance..
  1.  cut sponge and paper to fit the palette
  2.  put wet sponge in the palette
  3.  soak paper in hot water for at least 5 minutes
  4.  place wet palette paper on top of sponge
  5.  close lid and bring with you
  6.  NO large chairs; folding stools only
  7.  2 illustration boards / (1) approx: 5 x 7" and    (1) approx: 2 1/2  X 3 1/2 (value study)
  

  Admission is 6.00 with student I.D. (don't forget it)
  We will meet at the umbrella tables just to the left as you enter the park.
  Please be there by 9:30...
  Mike

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Week 7

HI class:  it's expected to be warm tomorrow, ( Friday), so let's meet at Descanso Gardens.
 just a few minutes from the Hillside campus;

   1418 Descanso DriveLa Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
    Ph. (818) 949-4200

   PLEASE.... Be sure to double-check your supply list.  Make
  sure you bring a water container that closes tightly with at
   least 32oz. of water

 
  Prepare your palette and paper in advance..
  1.  cut sponge and paper to fit the palette
  2.  put wet sponge in the palette
  3.  soak paper in hot water for at least 5 minutes
  4.  place wet palette paper on top of sponge
  5.  close lid and bring with you
  6.  NO large chairs; folding stools only
  7.  2 illustration boards / (1) approx: 5 x 7" and    (1) approx: 2 1/2  X 3 1/2 (value study)
  

  Admission is 6.00 with student I.D. (don't forget it)
  We will meet at the umbrella tables just to the left as you enter the park.
  Please be there by 9:30...
  Mike

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Week 6

WEEK 6 - HI class; tomorrows class (Monday) will meet in the LAB (2nd floor, 1111 bldg.).  Please bring your painting from last week as well as your PHOTO reference.  To save time, you can scan your artwork in advance and bring the digital file, or scan your work on the 3rd floor when you get to class.
Please be in class by 9 am...
Thanks,  Mike

Gouache Demo

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Week 5

WEEK 5, - HI class; tomorrows class (Friday) will meet in the LAB (2nd floor, 1111 bldg.).  Please bring your painting from last week as well as your PHOTO reference.  To save time, you can scan your artwork in advance and bring the digital file, or scan your work on the 3rd floor when you get to class.
Please be in class by 9 am...
Thanks,
Mike
Gouache demo