Online Juliette Aristides Drawing Series: Lessons in Classical Drawing

Online Juliette Aristides Drawing Series: Lessons in Classical Drawing 
Based on Juliette Aristides’ book Lessons in Classical Drawing 
CHARLENE COLLINS FREEMAN

Thursdays 11am - 1pm (Pacific Time)

April 14 - June 16, 2022

10 week workshop

$250

We will use Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier by Juliette Aristides for this online class.

With this elegant and inspiring book, we will break down the drawing process into small, manageable lessons; introducing time-tested principles and techniques that are easily accessible. Our goal will be to better understand the artistic process and create well-crafted drawings.

All skill levels welcome.

For suggested art supplies, click here.

Please be sure to buy a copy of the book Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier by Juliette Aristides for the class.

Our class will meet online using Zoom. Zoom is free and you do not need to make an account to attend a meeting (class). I will send you a link with a password before every session.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

There is a $35 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations received less than two weeks before the day of the workshop.

For more information and to register, go to https://charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops.

Online Drawing: Learning from Leonardo da Vinci

Online Drawing Workshop: Learning from Leonardo da Vinci

Adults & Teens 15 +

Charlene Collins Freeman

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Mondays 11am - 1pm (Pacific Time)

November 1 - January 24
(no class December 27)

12 week workshop

All skill levels welcome.

$295

Drawing is the foundation of the visual arts and anyone can learn to draw! This class will build a solid foundation of drawing skills to strengthen your ability to express your creativity!

Copying old masters' drawings is a time-tested discipline. The experience of copying from master artists, not only exposes students to classical drawing techniques, but also to the masters' thinking process. You can also learn how the artist developed an idea from beginning to end. To reap this benefit, however, you can't just engage in mindless copying.

In this drawing class we will explore why the artist did this or that, and why it works. If you can pinpoint specific strategies used in the drawings, then you can transfer these techniques to your own drawings. It's a fun way to learn about Leonardo da Vinci and to improve your own drawing skills.

For suggested art supplies, click here. In addition to the supplies, please purchase the book The Leonardo da Vinci Sketchbook.

Register at https://charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops

Online: Botanical Art in Graphite Pencil

Online: Botanical Art in Graphite Pencil
For Adults & Teens

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Tuesdays 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)

October 12 - November 30

8 weeks

$250

This workshop is based on the book Botanical Art Techniques by the American Society of Botanical Artists.

This definitive guide outlines major technique of botanical artistry, starting with a chapter on graphite art. This workshop will move from introductory to advanced—so any level of artist can build on acquired skills.

We will look at basics of using graphite pencils such as line control, line weight, values, creating form and finally draw flowers, leaves and fruit.

This workshop is the first in a series I will teach all year long as we explore the rest of this fabulous book on botanical art.

Each of the lessons will introduce new ideas and exercises, and challenge you to think about drawing and botanical art in new ways. You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting.

For suggested art supplies, click here. In addition to art supplies, you will need to purchase the book Botanical Art Techniques by the American Society of Botanical Artists.

For more info & to register, please visit https://charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops

Online: Drawing Facial Expressions & Emotions

Online: Drawing Facial Expressions & Emotions
For Adults & Teens

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Mondays 11am - 1pm (Pacific Time)

Aug 23 - Oct 18

(no class on September 6)

8 weeks

$250

Want to create portraits that capture the real person? Want to draw convincing illustrations? Want to show the range of human emotion in your artwork? We will work in sketchbooks, using creative exercises to improve our ability to see and draw. This workshop is based on Gary Faigin’s book The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression.

This book is considered the definitive guide to capturing facial expressions. We will study the expressions created by individual facial muscles and focus on six basic human emotions: sadness, anger, joy, fear, disgust, and surprise.

Each of the lessons will introduce new ideas and exercises, and challenge you to think about this tricky subject in new ways.  You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting.

For suggested art supplies, click here. In addition to art supplies, you will need to purchase Gary Faigin’s book The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression.

For more info & to register, click here.

Online: Painting the Figure

I’m excited to offer my next online workshop, Watercolors: Painting the Figure.

Tuesdays 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)

August 10 - September 28

(8 weeks)

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Designed to help watercolor artists understand how to see like an artist, discover the value of light and shadow and how to draw and paint the human figure. Participate in creative exercises and build the skills to take your artwork to the next level. 

We will work mostly in our sketchbooks, learning exercises to improve our ability to see, draw and paint the figure.

Emphasis will be placed on developing a basic understanding of visual anatomy. Subjects will include proportion and construction of the head and figure, drawing and mapping of lights and darks and watercolor techniques, such as how to mix skin tones. Each of the lessons will introduce new ideas and exercises, and challenge you to think about this tricky subject in new ways.  You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting.

All skill levels welcome. 

For suggested art supplies, click here.

To register, click here.

Online: Painting with Granulating Watercolors

Online: Painting with Granulating Watercolors

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Saturdays 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)

July 24 - August 28
(6 week workshop)

$175

Discover the magic of painting with granulating watercolor paints! We will explore what granulators are and why they are great for mixing, for backgrounds and for painting subjects such as rust, leather, and moss.

We will not be creating finished paintings in this class but rather studying various granulating paints and painting isolated subjects to understand how to best work with granulating paints.

Participate in creative exercises and build your skills to take your artwork to the next level.

Each of the lessons of our workshop will introduce new exercises and techniques.  You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting, where experimentation and play are encouraged while techniques and observation are emphasized. 

For suggested art supplies, click here. These are suggestions and you do not need all of these supplies. For our first class, feel free to bring any watercolor supplies you already have on hand plus some granulating watercolor paints and we will take it from there.

All skill levels welcome. 

For more information and to register, click here.

Online: Drawing the Human Head & Facial Features

Online: Drawing the Human Head & Facial Features
Adults & Teens

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Mondays 11am - 1pm (Pacific Time)

June 7 - August 2

(no class on July 5)

8 weeks

$250

Designed to teach students how to see like an artist, discover the value of light and shadow and explore how to draw the human face.

We will work in sketchbooks, using creative exercises to improve our ability to see and draw. Emphasis will be placed on developing a basic understanding of visual anatomy. Subjects will include proportion and construction of the head, drawing facial features and mapping lights and darks. Each of the lessons will introduce new ideas and exercises, and challenge you to think about this tricky subject in new ways.  You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting.

All skill levels welcome. 

For suggested art supplies, click here.

For more info and to register, click here.

Online Painting Birds in Watercolor

Online Painting Birds in Watercolor

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Tuesdays 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)

June 8 - July 27

$250

Learn about birds and how to paint them with convincing form and color. We will work from reference photos and explore the basics of bird anatomy, proportions and features.

We will learn how to use the qualities of watercolors to create beautiful paintings. We will look at how to figure out which details to focus on and paint realistically and which features can be represented more loosely. 

In addition to the suggested art supplies, please purchase a copy of The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds.

For suggested art supplies, click here. For this class I highly recommend buying Arches 140 lbs or 300 lbs watercolor paper, either cold press or hot press (whichever you prefer). Also please bring a watercolor sketchbook.

For more info and to register, click here.

Online Watercolor Happy Art Hour(s): Nest in a Teacup

Online Watercolor Happy Art Hour(s): Nest in a Teacup

Sign up for either:

Friday April 9
3pm - 5pm (Pacific Time)

OR

Sunday April 11
2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)

$20

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Let’s paint a lovely nest of eggs in a teacup! Bring your supplies and beverage of choice.

After I receive your registration, I will email you the line drawing for this project so that you can complete your drawing before class. In class, we will focus on painting.

The invitation link to join the class on Zoom will be sent to you 15 minutes before class starts. Have your supplies set up and we will jump right in.

All skill levels welcome. 

Here is a list of supplies you’ll need for class:

• Pencil (2H or lighter is best) and eraser if you are drawing with pencil

• A waterproof black ink pen if you will add ink (I will use a Micron pen size 05)

• Watercolor paper. (I use Arches Hot Press Watercolor Paper 140 lbs 8" x 12")

• Watercolor brushes. I use:
  a Black Gold 311, round, Size 00
  a Princetone Heritage 4050R, size6
  a miniature brush

• Water & water container

• Paper towels

• Watercolor paints (I use the following colors in Daniel Smith paints but you can use whichever watercolors you prefer)
  Sap Green

  Green Gold

  Quinacridone Gold

  New Gamboge

  Aussie Red Gold

  Lavender

  Manganese Blue Hue

  Quinacridone Purple

  Burnt Sienna

  Indigo

Your favorite beverage

Register by click here.

Online: Drawing Facial Expressions & Emotions

Online Drawing Facial Expressions & Emotions
For Adults & Teens

Fridays 10am - 12pm 

March 26 - May 14, 2021

8 weeks

$250

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Want to create portraits that capture the real person? Want to draw convincing illustrations? Want to show the range of human emotion in your artwork? We will work in sketchbooks, using creative exercises to improve our ability to see and draw. This workshop is based on Gary Faigin’s book The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression.

This book is considered the definitive guide to capturing facial expressions. We will study the expressions created by individual facial muscles and focus on six basic human emotions: sadness, anger, joy, fear, disgust, and surprise.

Each of the lessons will introduce new ideas and exercises, and challenge you to think about this tricky subject in new ways.  You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting.

For more information and to register, click here.

The Artist's Way

THE ARTIST'S WAY 12-WEEK WORKSHOP 
CHARLENE COLLINS FREEMAN

March 6 - May 29
(no class on April 17)
Saturdays 3pm - 4:30pm (Pacific Time)

$225 

For more more information and to register, click here.

I have taught drawing, watercolors and sketchbook class to hundreds of students from 4 to 92 years old. I often find myself referring to The Artist's Way in response to the challenges my students share with me. These challenges are creative obstacles that have less to do with technique and more to do with giving ourselves permission to find our own voice. Which is really a way of saying, more to do with living authentically. 

I first came across this book in the early 1990s, when the only way I could bring myself to look at the possibility of being a full time artist was sideways. Like most people I know who have The Artist's Way on their bookshelves, I only made it through the first few chapters (several times). But luckily I circled back to it over and over again. Eventually I committed to reading it and working through the suggested exercises. It's transformative.

Whether you are brand-new to The Artist’s Way or have a bookshelf filled with years of Morning Pages journals, whether you are working on a large artistic project or simply wishing to experience more creativity in your life, this workshop will help you get in touch with your creativity and develop it. 

This workshop is based on The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron which takes students through a 12 week course to explore their inner creativity. The material covered explores ways to tap into our creativity as well as ways to nurture ourselves. The tools of the program are practical, inspiring and approachable. Even if you don't see yourself as an artist, the workshop will help you get in touch with your creativity, your passions, and your dreams for your life. The 12 week workshop follows the 12 chapters of Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way.

And now, I am facilitating Artist's Way workshops! I'm thrilled and humbled to lead these workshops. Come join me for this inspiring workshop.

The Artist's Way workshop is based on one of the best books written about creativity, Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way. 

This workshop is really about how to grab your creative life by the lapels... because sometimes it's hard to know how to even begin... Apologetically? Enthusiastically? Cautiously? What if this... What if that?!

And although the workshop is in the context of being creative, it is really about living a full, passionate and authentic life.

For class you will need a notebook, pen and Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way.

Sped up demo watercolor painting of a Hummingbird

Sped up demo watercolor painting of a Hummingbird.

Based on a photograph, with permission of the photographer, Mukul Soman.

Watercolor, 22 x 30 in. / 55 x 76 cm.

Arches 300 lbs cold press paper

Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints

To see more of my demonstrations, visit my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy!

Sped up demo watercolor painting of a Great Blue Heron

Sped up demo watercolor painting of a Great Blue Heron.

Watercolor, 22 x 30 in. / 55 x 76 cm.

Arches 300 lbs cold press paper

Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints

To see more of my demonstrations, visit my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy!

This is available as an on-demand tutorial which includes:

Video about watercolor supplies (18 minutes)

Video demonstration of great blue heron watercolor painting (23:04 minutes)

Supply list for this project

Supply list of my favorite watercolor supplies in general

Reference photo

PDF outlining various ways to get your drawing onto your watercolor paper

Click here for more info and to purchase the on-demand tutorial.

Sped up demo watercolor painting of a Kingfisher

Sped up demo watercolor painting of a Kingfisher.

Watercolor, 7 x 10 in. / 17.5 x 25 cm.

Arches 140 lbs hot press paper

Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints

To see more of my demonstrations, visit my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy!

This is available as an on-demand tutorial which includes:

Video about watercolor supplies (18 minutes)

Video demonstration of Kingfisher watercolor painting (23 minutes)

Supply list for this project

Supply list of my favorite watercolor supplies in general

Reference photo

PDF outlining various ways to get your drawing onto your watercolor paper

Click here for more info and to purchase the on-demand tutorial.

Sped Up Demo Watercolor Paintings Crows & Ravens

Sped up demo watercolor paintings of a Crows & Ravens.

Watercolor, 15 x 22 in. / 38 x 55 cm.

Arches 300 lbs cold press paper

Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints

To see more of my demonstrations, visit my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy!

This is available as an on-demand tutorial which includes:

Video about watercolor supplies (18 minutes)

Video demonstration of exercises for painting bird silhouettes, painting a seated raven and painting a crow in flight (27:56 minutes)

Supply list for this project

Supply list of my favorite watercolor supplies in general

Reference photo

PDF outlining various ways to get your drawing onto your watercolor paper

Click here for more info and to purchase the on-demand tutorial.

Sped Up Demo Watercolor Painting of a Bohemian Waxwing Bird

Sped up demo watercolor painting of a Bohemian Waxwing bird.

Painting based on a photograph, with permission of photographer, Mukul Soman.

Watercolor, 15 x 22 in. / 38 x 55 cm.

Arches 300 lbs cold press paper

Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints

To see more of my demonstrations, visit my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy!

This is available as an on-demand tutorial which includes:

Video about watercolor supplies (18 minutes)

Video demonstration of Bohemian Waxwing watercolor painting (32 minutes)

Supply list for this project

Supply list of my favorite watercolor supplies in general

Reference photo

PDF outlining various ways to get your drawing onto your watercolor paper

Click here for more info and to purchase the on-demand tutorial.

Sped Up Demo Watercolor Painting of a Coal Tit Bird

Sped up watercolor demo painting of a sweet Coal Tit bird.

Watercolor, 9.5 x 13 in. / 24 x 33 cm.

Arches 300 lbs cold press paper

Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints

To see more of my demonstrations, visit my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy!

This is available as an on-demand tutorial which includes:

Video about watercolor supplies (18 minutes)

Video demonstration of Coal Tit Bird watercolor painting (25 minutes)

Supply list for this project

Supply list of my favorite watercolor supplies in general

Reference photo

PDF outlining various ways to get your drawing onto your watercolor paper

Click here for more info and to purchase the on-demand tutorial.

Online: Drawing the Human Head & Facial Expressions

Online: Drawing the Human Head & Facial Expressions
For Adults & Teens

Fridays 10am - 12:30pm 

January 15 - March 5, 2021

8 weeks

$250

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Designed to teach students how to see like an artist, discover the value of light and shadow and explore how to draw the human face.

We will work in sketchbooks, using creative exercises to improve our ability to see and draw. Emphasis will be placed on developing a basic understanding of visual anatomy. Subjects will include proportion and construction of the head, drawing facial features and mapping lights and darks. Each of the lessons will introduce new ideas and exercises, and challenge you to think about this tricky subject in new ways.  You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting.

All skill levels welcome. 

For suggested art supplies, click here.

To register, click here.

Online: Botanical Painting in Watercolor

Come join me for one of my favorite workshops: Botanical Painting in Watercolor

Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:30pm 

January 5 - March 9

(10 week workshop)

$295

Online using Zoom.

(For more information about how to use Zoom, click here.)

Join me in exploring botanical drawing and watercolors, a personal passion of mine!

We will cover various aspects of botanical painting in watercolors, learning about materials, basic plant anatomy, and techniques for drawing and painting with graphite and watercolor. Subjects include flowers and leaves.

We will have sketchbook exercises and create several paintings.

You will get a creative workout, but in a relaxed, supportive setting, where experimentation and play are encouraged while techniques and observation are emphasized. 

For suggested art supplies, click here. In addition to art supplies, you will need the book Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour by Billy Showell

All skill levels welcome. 

Register at: https://charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops

About watercolor supplies

Something I never thought I would say, “I have a YouTube Channel” has been added to the long list of unexpected events in 2020.

In March I started teaching my classes online. I quickly started making videos for my online workshops and created a YouTube channel for them. While my class videos are not available for public viewing (they are just for registered students), I have created and will continue to create videos open to all.

One of the first ones I created is a video about watercolor supplies. I spend a lot of time answering questions about art supplies so I decided to put together this video to cover basic information about watercolor paper, watercolor brushes, palettes, watercolor paints and miscellaneous studio supplies I use all the time.

If you want to check out my channel, you can find it here.

To see the video about watercolor supplies, visit https://youtu.be/70BL589bniU