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Plein Air/Indoor Landscape Painting
with Anna Neis
In this course, students become familiar with classical landscape. The aesthetic ideals of historic landscape help contemporary artists build their understanding of composition, atmosphere, and value.
Students will experiment with all prima painting and underpainting techniques.
Depending on the weather, this course will be held indoors or outdoors.
Tuesdays July 9 - 30
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
TUITION: $500.00
Open Studio Portfolio Preparation
with Anna Neis
Join us on Wednesdays from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm for our "Open Studio" Portfolio Preparation sessions. Students work on portfolio pieces that are unique and represent their individuality, all guided by our trained instructors.
They will work in our semi-private artist cubicles, formulating and completing portfolio pieces in various materials, including oil paint, gouache paint, pastel, and graphite pencil.Students can expect to complete two to three works of art over the duration of this course, depending on their skill level and work ethic.
Figure Drawing Intensive
with Anna Neis
In this 4-session course, students will be introduced to figure/ground relationships, gesture, composition, value scales, and the fundamentals of perspective.
Students will learn a tactile approach to drawing that provides students with the tools to build strong perceptual and analytical skills.
Each session will be composed of "quick" poses meant to enforce a relational understanding of the human figure, followed by longer poses or anatomical study.
JULY 11 - AUGUST 1
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $500
Kids Botanical Painting Workshop
with Kelsey Doherty
Join Ms. Kelsey for a week-long indoor/outdoor workshop painting botanical arrangements and gardens in local Princeton!
Students will discuss perspective, values, color mixing, and more using gouache paint.
Gouache is a historical painting medium that has been used in various forms dating back to ancient Egypt. The paint we know and use today became wildly popular during the 19th century and was often used in conjunction with pastels and pencils in mixed media format.
Gouache is similar to watercolor but has been modified to be opaque. This gives artists the ability to build layers similarly to oil but leaves a chalky matte finish.
Experiment with this medium this summer!
July 15 - 19
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Day 1 - Indoors: Flower Arrangement Painting
Day 2 - Outdoors: Prospect Garden (weather permitting)
Day 3 - Outdoors: Prospect Garden (weather permitting)
Day 4 - Outdoors: Morven Museum & Garden (weather permitting
Day 5 - Outdoors: Morven Museum & Garden (weather permitting
TUITION: $500
KIDS Portrait Drawing from Life!
with Kelsey Doherty
Join us for an engaging and educational 3-day session where your child will work from a live model to create a beautiful, structured portrait!
This immersive experience offers children the opportunity to explore the world of portraiture under the guidance and instruction of an academy-trained artist.
Your child will learn the proportions of the face through step-by-step diagrams and afterward will draw the portrait from life.
Our instructor will teach essential techniques and skills for capturing the likeness and unique features of their subjects. Children will develop observational skills, learn about proportion, and begin to apply concrete shading techniques.
This hands-on practice will enhance their artistic abilities, foster confidence in future fine art projects that apply the same methods, and facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of portraiture.
JULY 22, 23 & 24
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
TUITION: $395
Kids Cabinet of Curiosities Painting Camp
with Kelsey Doherty
The cabinet of curiosities has captivated the minds of humanity for centuries. Enroll your child and allow them to explore strange worlds, investigate scientific marvels, and paint directly from the Academy's own collection of curiosities.
Students will work from observation painting arranged still lifes that showcase our vast collection of skulls, bugs, and oddities. Get weird, historical, and painterly this summer @ 10 Nassau.
Gouache is a historical painting medium used in various forms dating back to ancient Egypt. The paint we know and use today became wildly popular during the 19th century and was often used with pastels and pencils in mixed media format.
Gouache is similar to watercolor but has been modified to be opaque. This allows artists to build layers similar to oil but leaves a chalky matte finish.
AUGUST 12 - 16
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
TUITION: $500.00
Pre-College Portfolio Preparation Intensive
with Anna Neis
Our summer Pre-College Portfolio Preparation Intensive is designed to assist high school students in building strong portfolio pieces to submit as part of their college applications.
We provide students with professional guidance, mentorship, and training to help them develop their artistic skills and create a portfolio that showcases their abilities and individuality.
This program is ideal for high school students interested in pursuing an art-related major in college or those who hope to build a portfolio to supplement regular college applications.It is recommended that students begin preparing their portfolios as early as their freshman or sophomore year of high school. Starting early allows them to develop their skills over time and create a stronger variety of work by the time they apply to college.
During these intense 2 weeks, students will aim to produce between 10-14 diverse art pieces. They will work under the guidance of instructors Anna Neis and Kelsey Doherty to develop concepts via topic research, planning sketches, and final project creation.
For more information, please email our enrollment team at...
" enrollment@princetonacademyofart.com "
NOTE: Tuition includes a CC processing fee
Portrait Painting Workshop
with Anna Neis
This intensive workshop is designed to provide students with a comprehensive grasp of the structure, resemblance, and essence of the sitter. We focus on the anatomical proportions, volume, and scale of the subject. Students will use chiaroscuro, sfumato, and other light modeling techniques.
Students will work from the live model.