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ARMAND CABRERA JURIED MASTER E-CLASSES
~ The Fundamentals
of Painting ~
Oil,
Acrylic, & Drawing
One Week of Instruction - Monday - Friday
DON'T
TAKE THIS CLASS...
If you don't have the discipline to focus
and work in your studio alone
Classes
are closed for 2012 due to Armand's extensive painting schedule. Please
check back in 2013.
E-Classes provide an opportunity to learn how to draw
or paint from your
own studio with individual, targeted instruction from Armand Cabrera.
Note:
These classes are private lessons---
just like private piano or singing lessons.
The only one in your class is YOU. No other artist will be in your class.
It is not video learning.
Armand will only accept a limited amount of students.
Lessons are taught through email.
Armand provides the lesson photos----no exceptions.
Students are
taught all aspects of painting and drawing---
perspective, composition, color mixing and theory.
Advanced students are helped with problem solving
and overcoming weaknesses in their painting.
Armand provides instruction for creating medium to large studio works.
Students will paint on sizes 16" x 20" or larger.
Armand's feedback and instruction
includes written descriptions, photos and diagrams.
For an example of Armand's
feedback, click here
Students can learn the general aspects
of painting
or can focus on the following subjects
| Landscapes - Scenes from nature. Some images may include
buildings or other manmade structures...and possibly figures or
animals...but only as elements in the landscape. |
| City Scenes - Towns, cities, industrial settings. Scenes
will often contain vehicles and people as a large part of the image. |
| Seascapes - Coastal scenes - beaches, crashing waves, marshland. |
| Still Life - Still life images can be pretty much anything
I find interesting. |
| Animals - Domesticated and wild animals in a natural setting.
Farm people could be included as part of the image. |
| Florals - Composed and natural settings of flowers. |
| Figurative - Portraiture and everyday scenes
with an emphasis on line of action, creating a natural pose and
correct proportion. |
|
Drawing - Focus on the importance of shape-making and how to achieve a sense of weight, balance and form with monochromatic media. |
| Advanced - Images of complex scenes with challenging light, composition and elements. The focus will be on translating difficult ideas into successful paintings using abstraction, simplification and editing in order to create the illusion of detail. |
~ E-Classes are
Designed for All Levels of Students ~
Only a limited number of students are accepted.
Students must be juried into the class.
Please---if you do not have the discipline to focus and work in your
studio alone, do not take this class!
Requirements
In Order To Take The E-Class
•
Student must be able to understand and communicate in
written English
•
Internet connection (preferably high speed), computer,
and digital camera.
Note: a telephone camera is not appropriate
•
Student must understand that this class is not easy.
You will work hard all week and be expected to send your assignment(s)
to Armand everyday. Only serious artists should register for this class.
•
Send a picture of your painting to Armand by email.
Here are your 2 options...
1) TECHNOLOGICALLY
CHALLENGED? TRY THIS...
Take a digital picture of your painting.
Set your camera to it's smallest picture setting.
Email the JPEG to Armand.
2)
IF YOU'RE MORE TECHNICAL...PLEASE DO THIS...
Crop, size and edit the image with image editing software.
We recommend Adobe Photoshop software...although there are other software
programs that may give you the capability to crop, size and edit an
image.
Photoshop Elements can be purchased online for about $65...
or try a one month free trial.
Best size for your class JPEG's: 720 pixals @ 72 dpi
Note: The JPEG should look just like the painting when you send it to
Armand.
If it does not look like the painting, Armand cannot give you instruction.
We found these JPEG resizing tutorials on YouTube.
You might find it helpful.
Resizing Tutorial
•
Student must have a Color Printer to print
photo reference provided by Armand.
Alternately, a computer monitor can be used from which to paint.
•
Student must be capable of sending and receiving digital photos by email
•
In order to get the full benefit of the class, Student must be able
to focus on learning and not be distracted by outside
influences
Cost
Week of Instruction is $250
What to Expect - Terms
E-Classes are offered on a weekly basis - Monday though Friday only.
One day or partial weekly classes are not offered.
Please see calendar for available weeks.
E-Class Calendar
Armand will provide photos to paint.
Students must complete the assignment in the time allotted.
Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of instruction.
Armand will give targeted feedback within 24 hours of receiving images
by email.
Students are expected to "show up" for classes.
Armand will send your first assignment on Sunday evening---
before your class starts on Monday. Be sure you are able to receive
a large file from painter@armandcabrera.com
Please respond to Armand immediately, by email, to let him know you
have received the lesson. His email address is: painter@armandcabrera.com
Should the student NOT receive the assignment by Monday morning,
the student must contact Armand or Diane by telephone
so the assignment can be re-sent.
If Armand does not get a response, the class is forfeited.
E-Classes are interactive. Please be responsive and responsible.
540. 351. 0457 (In Virginia)
Registration Information
Armand's Informative Painting Articles
Questions?
Diane Burket
(540) 351 - 0457
Virginia, USA
