Hello Friends, Family, Former Students and Fans,
I wanted to share my latest art course news. This fall I will be teaching two art courses at the Delaplaine Art Center in Frederick, MD. Do you think you can’t draw? Take my beginner drawing course, Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, and challenge your assumptions! Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, will focus on basic drawing skills, inspired by the teachings of art teacher, Betty Edwards, and incorporate various drawing media, such as: pencil, charcoal, and ink. Class starts on 10/15/24 at the Delapaline Art Center, Frederick, MD.
Did you know that drawing is a learned skill, and that you can improve your skills with guided instruction and practice? Based on my experience as an artist and art teacher, I have learned that it really isn’t about talent, and there are specific skills which you can learn such as: drawing from photos, drawing from life, sighting, smooth shading and incorporating drawing templates like the Loomis method, to help you achieve more realistic results. Both of my courses, Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, and Advanced Drawing will explore these fundamental skills, and provide you with plenty of open studio time to practice what you learn. Step by step instruction will be provided, and constructive critiques are available upon request to help develop your skills.
Have you always wanted to draw portraits, but didn’t know where to begin? The other course, Advanced Drawing, is tailored for artists who want to advance their drawing skills, and will focus on techniques for drawing the portrait. Techniques including: the Loomis and Reilly method, will give you a frame work for constructing a portrait in a realistic style. I will provide you with the skills you need to draw in beginner level or advanced level, so there is a place for everyone!
Whichever course you choose, making art work in my class can bring peace, calm and creativity to your life. Make time for self care, meet other artists, and re-engage with your creativity! In one of my courses, a former student reports that: “Now I have many tools to use for practicing art!”
Tap the link below to learn more about my Beginner and Advanced Art Courses: http://www.delaplaine.org. Don’t wait, sign up today before classes fill up. Fall is one of the busiest seasons for art courses at the Delaplaine! If you wait, you might not be able to get a spot, and I only teach these courses two times a year.
Art of Schmidt 