Fred Hope

Composition and Painting

All levels

These are ongoing classes held every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday morning 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in my Laguna Canyon Studios. They are limited to four students per class so that all levels of experience are able to be addressed. It is more like a mentoring program and many students continue their participation and artistic growth over weeks months and, in some cases years.

Drawing and composition in direct relation to painting are taught as well as many painting techniques. Students work from life, photography and on location. The classes are well-rounded and focus on general overall skill improvement, regardless of the subject matter or medium.

These are serious, focused classes, taught by a professional educator

Fred Hope has been a professional artist, designer and teacher since attending art school at the well-known Art Center College of Design (ACCD) in the early 1970's. Originally trained as an Illustrator and Entertainment Designer in drawing and painting, Fred has been working exclusively as a full-time fine art artist and instructor since 2002. He is comfortable teaching a variety of disciplines, genres and mediums including landscape, figurative and still life, from life, memory or imagination. 

Fred's methods are based on his teaching experience over a 25 year period at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and, more recently, at Laguna's College of Art and Design. He has taught many classes including: Figure Drawing and Painting, Head Drawing and Painting, Sketching for Illustration (In Acrylic and Oil), and Landscape. His focus is always on composition, regardless of the subject or medium.

Mediums with which he has taught include Pencil, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Ink and Wash, Charcoal and Pastel. Also Three Dimensional mediums such as Oil and Polymer clays in 3 dimensions. He also teaches the Fundamentals of modern, non-toxic printmaking on an individual basis, using his 30" by 48" motorized Griffon Intaglio press.

Contact Fred Hope

(949) 887-1605

fredrichope@mac.com

Watercolor Workshops by Victoria Walters

Preschool 5 yrs to school age 12

Briefly going over wet into wet, wet onto dry and dry on to dry techniques. And some color theory while drawing a simple landscape.

I have gone to Laguna Collage of Art and Design. I am also take some classes at Saddleback collage. I am Currently remember With the San Clemente gallery. I have been privileged to be a part of SoCal Papa as well. I have involved in Paint San Clemente, the Back Bay show and a few others.

contact: Doveartlove555@ Instagram

Amy Jackson - Plein Air Painting Workshop

Skill Level of class or workshop.All Levels

Discover the beauty of painting in nature with artist Amy Jackson in our Plein Air Painting Workshop! 

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this ongoing workshop is designed for everyone, offering a unique opportunity to create art surrounded by stunning landscapes.

Join our friendly group as we venture into spectacular outdoor painting locations, drawing inspiration from nature itself. The workshop is crafted to cater to individual needs, providing personalized attention to each participant, allowing you to work at your own pace and level.

Meet Amy Eidt Jackson, the past President of SOCALPAPA and a seasoned artist with a passion for plein air painting. She has been exhibiting and teaching many years. Her expertise and guidance will inspire you to discover new artistic horizons and create magnificent artwork.

More information and registration Amyjacksonart@gmail.com

Tashia Peterman - Photoshop, Lightroom and the use of AI Tutoring

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Lightroom tutoring: How to Enhance your digital images for painting references, I can help you process your photos so that you will have a reference that is closer to painting in Plein air by using color correction, exposure adjustments, and composition enhancements in Lightroom.. I can also teach you how to organize your artwork and photos in Lightroom so that they are easy to find.

Photoshop tutoring: Create captivating reference images by combining and blending multiple photos and using some of photoshops new built in filters.

AI tutoring for promoting your work: I will teach you how to use AI for tasks like personalized newsletters, captivating emails, web content, and even how have it assist you in coming up with titles for your paintings.

About the Instructor:

Tashia Peterman M. photog., M. Craftsman, M. Artist, F-PPC

She has helped other photographers earn merits of their own using her retouching and enhancement skills under their art direction. Tashia’s artistic skills have been sought after by other Master photographers throughout California.

Presented with the Master of Photography (M.Photog.) degree by Professional Photographers of America 2013. The Master of Photography degree is awarded for superior photographic skills—demonstrated through the PPA International Photographic Competition, advanced education, and service to the industry.

Presented with Photographic Craftsman (Cr.Photog.) degree by Professional Photographers of America 2012. Awarded for service as an orator, author, or mentor. This degree shows that you have gone beyond the creation of images and dedicated your time to move the industry forward and encourage education.

Honored with the Fellowship Award from Professional Photographers of California 2011 The degree recognizes the photographic accomplishments of those individuals who are motivated toward excellence and originality in professional photography.

Earned the Master Artist degree (M. Artist) from Professional Photographers of America 2018. This is the degree I am most proud of and that was the most difficult to achieve. Awarded for superior photographic skills—demonstrated through the Artist Exhibition category of the PPA International Photographic Competition (with images evaluated for computer-applied techniques and proficiency), advanced education, and service to the industry.

Tashia owns Framing Artistry in Irvine which supports her fellow artists and provides scanning and reproductions on fine art paper and canvas. She is happy to give you tips on printing your own artwork and guiding you to resources for additional education and materials.

For more information contact Tashia directly at 949-770-4407 or email her at service@framingartistry.com

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