Landscape Paint, Copy an Icon or Quick Draw! Hello Reader, We are in our summer class schedule but still have a few openings for events if you missed your art classes this summer! July and August Art Events at BCCAC Plein Air Landscape Classes: July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Aug 3! 9am-Noon with John Murdoch Pay by the class! Draw an Icon: July 9, 16, 23 ! Wednesdays 1:30-3 with Nautilia Clerc Starts Next Wednesday! Quick Sketch Drop ins! July 12: Model is Stephen July 26: Model is Joanne...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Wednesday and Friday Class locations have changed this week! Every year this week, Monday through Friday, St Martin of Tours has youth camps and we take our classes elsewhere! Saturday and Sunday classes are not affected. Wednesday the 25th Our anatomy class will be at Honey Hallow Farm, 2799 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA 18938. Free parking and a relaxed and inspirational setting! Link to map of Honey Hallow Friday the 27th Our morning Design and afternoon Watercolor class will be at Bucks on...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Student Profile of Alex Meet one of our successful high school students! Alex has been a high school student studying with us for 3 Years. Though her time at this atelier is coming to an end, her art life has just begun! At 18 years old she’s already making stunning paintings! Let’s take a look at Alex’s works and learn more about the artist! I would say that the piece “Still Growing” gave me the most issues as it's more of a creative piece that I have done and I didn't have a solid reference...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Art, Inspiration & Tradition: Come Celebrate on Saturday, June 7th, 11-2 Hello __, or classical art lover! We are happy to announce we are holding our 2nd annual student art show to celebrate and display the amazing work done this past year by our many talented artists! You are invited to our reception! Exhibition will be open on: June 4, June 6, June 7, June 11, June 13, June 15, 10am- 5pm Reception will be held on June 7, 11am to 2pm! There will be a lecture and Gallery Talk June 14...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
From Sketch to Masterpiece – Train in Landscape, Anatomy & Design Hello Reader, Ready to grow your skills? We’re offering exciting classes that help you understand and create better art. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, there's something for you! Here are some common questions and answers about these classes! Q: What will I learn in the Landscape Painting class? A: You’ll learn how to set up a palette, mix colors, prepare your materials, clean up, and more! Each week, we visit new...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Join us for these summer classes and events! Hello Reader, We are having a busy Art Summer! We are hosting our student show, hosting quick sketch drop-ins, running some really interesting classes and signing up students for our long program in the fall! Summer 2025 Art Classes & Events Schedule Register online - Save 10% when you sign up for 2 or more full classes (use code 10%OFF) GALLERY SHOWS & EVENTS * Wed, June 4 - Gallery Open · 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM * Fri, June 6 - Gallery Open · 10:00 AM...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Different ways to sharpen your pencils All tools 'm sharing some of the tools I use to boost engagement on my posts. Read article All tools 'm sharing some of the tools I use to boost engagement on my posts. Read article All tools 'm sharing some of the tools I use to boost engagement on my posts. Read article All tools 'm sharing some of the tools I use to boost engagement on my posts. Read article Getting the Sharpest Tip Possible on your Pencil Whether you are interested in our Wednesday,...
5 months ago • 1 min read
2 Ways to Make Transitions in Oil Paint Hello Reader, Everyone painting in oil paint will run into a problem making transitions across form sooner or later. Below, I go over 2 ways make transitions and compare and contrast both methods. 1) Rub the two colors together You bascially rub one wet color into another wet color where they both join and create a third color between the two. 2a) Mix each new color Mix each new transition color separately on the palette. You mix a 3rd color between the...
8 months ago • 1 min read
This is what great starts look like! Hello Reader, Every September, our advanced oil painting students start different still life and cast projects. They try to push their skills and capture what they see in oil paint. Color Still Life Katey does and amazing job on her first oil paint on canvas still-life this year! This Still Life is peachy! Jean doing an amaing job on her oil paint Still Life of a peach Amazing Pears! Mary Lou doing a tutorial in how to paint pears in detail. Great onion...
9 months ago • 1 min read