Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 26

painting
& drawing
The Painting and Drawing program offers
the opportunity to work with an exciting
range of incredible artists and media.
We’ve worked hard to maintain a wide
diversity of subject matter and approach,
while tailoring each class to a particular level
of experience. Our classes offer an intense,
hands-on art making experience and critical
feedback that will propel your studio practice
throughout the year.
The Ranch’s spacious and bright painting
facilities are housed in the Wyly Painting
Building. We supply each student access
to studio and travel easels, rolling palettes,
work tables, odorless solvents, rags and an
extensive collection of hand and power tools.
Each classroom is further equipped with a
computer, wi-fi access, printing, scanning and
projection capabilities.

painting and drawing
skill Levels:
Open to all – Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Level I – Students have very limited experience or none at all. Classes usually start with
a full day of basic instruction.
Level II – Students have basic knowledge of
2D art making including form, shading, negative space, value, line and contrast.
Level III – Students have formal training in
critical aspects of 2D painting, experience
with public critiques and a solid portfolio of
their artwork.
Level IV – Students have advanced skill and
knowledge of the painting/drawing field. Students have a minimum of five years experience in the field and multiple portfolios of
their artwork. Typical students are academics
and professional artists. Portfolio review is required for admittance to Level IV classes.

Elizabeth Ferrill, Transit #16 (detail)

Paul Collins, Sandstorm with Katie

June 7 - 11

June 7 - 11

Elizabeth Ferrill   

Paul Collins   

Skill Level: II

Skill Level: I

Concept:  Investigate the use of edges in
your paintings using stencil methods such as
pochoir and masking. How do edges affect
the illusion of space, the content of an image
and the rhythm of a composition? What kind of
energy can be created by joining two edges?
Build up and dissolve edges to explore the surfaces of your paintings.

Concept: Find your voice through the magnificent medium of oil painting. We focus on fundamentals, emphasize seeing and depicting color
and form, and develop content strategies.

Painting on the Edge 

Media & Techniques: We generally use waterbased paint including gouache, acrylic and watercolor, but oils are also fine. We encourage work
on paper or canvas on a comfortable scale.
Activities: We focus on working in the studio
during class time with individual feedback, critiques and demonstrations.
Faculty:  A native of Seattle, Washington,
Elizabeth Ferrill received her BFA in Painting
and Printmaking from Cornish College of the
Arts in Seattle. From 2005-2007 she was the
Associate Curator of Education and Museum
School Director for the Nevada Museum of
Art. She received her MFA in Printmaking from
the Rhode Island School of Design.

Color & Form in Oil 

Media & Techniques:  Students work with
oil paint, various oil media and pencil. Techniques include color mixing, lighting and perception, plein aire painting, equipment care
and selection.
Activities:  The first day provides an overview of materials and techniques: color mixing, brush care, palette maintenance, medium
usage and studio safety. Then we devote
mornings to limited assignments and afternoons to self-guided work and group discussions. Students receive one-on-one instruction
and participate in group demonstrations.
Faculty:  Paul Collins is a painter from Brooklyn, New York. He has taught at Rhode Island
School of Design and shown his work at various galleries in New York and San Francisco. A
graduate of Yale (MFA) and Skowhegan, Paul is
currently the artistic director of painting, drawing and critical studies at Anderson Ranch.
www.paulpaul.com

Contact Artistic Director Paul Collins with
questions at 970/923-3181 x236.

Tuition: $890 / Studio Support Cost: $1090
Studio Fee: $75  Code:D0102  Enrollment Limit: 10

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Tuition: $890 / Studio Support Cost: $1090
Studio Fee: $75  Code: D0101  Enrollment Limit: 10