Seminar Composition & Framing

"And after drawing comes composition. A well-composed painting is half done’ Pierre Bonnard The composition is very important in art - it is the structure of everything inside a piece of paper that directs our brain into seeing what is on it in a particular way. If composition is good it is easier and more enjoyable for us to look at the painting....

Have a basic understanding of how to composite … but not sure where to go from there? What makes a composite truly interesting and not just random elements put together? In this second webinar we will take a deeper dive into the themes and practices of artists working with composite / photomontage, looking at how they have successfully created...

What is New Music? The diversity of “contemporary classical music”—to cite a perhaps oxymoronic designation—is evident in the very use of the moniker “new.” In one sense, the label is almost as old as music itself, seized on by the many movements that defined themselves in terms of their contemporaneity. But to past movements like modernism,...

This course is designed to instill a working understanding of cartoon design and graphic novel art. Discover basics like anatomy, foreshortening, shading, environment, and composition. Learn how to handle tools and apply ink, first in a series of short value studies, then moving onto applying inks to concept work. Students will tackle several different...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look.  Discussions include composition and light, how to get the background...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

The perfect class for online date night. All you need is your computer and headphones. In this class, you’ll get an exclusive private ONLINE music production tutoring for couples, at any level.No previous background is needed! NYC beat making offers a practical class where you will learn all the basic skills and tools to create a beat/track...

Begin your immersion into the world of watercolors. Learn the basics of watercolor painting including—paint, brush, paper, value, color mixing, wash, wet-in-wet, wet-over-dry. Move on to form, light, color, and composition. Demonstrations will be included in the online class. Classes will include short overviews of historical and contemporary...

Fusion uses a node-based interface for 2D and true 3D visual effects compositing. You’ll learn how a node-based interface is a powerful alternative that works like a flow chart, making it easy to see the entire composition and quickly make changes. This class will also take you step-by-step through the basics of visual effects and motion graphics...

Create collages from unique and interesting materials. Experiment with different papers, techniques and ideas to create spirited and innovative collages while learning about color, composition, texture, shape and execution. Participate in class discussions, observe demonstrations, and get feedback about your progress in real time. All classes scheduled...

Create gorgeous landscape paintings on canvas in this relaxing online summer art course, designed for beginners and intermediate students. Work directly from your favorite photographs of places you love as you study the architecture of nature; Tress, Mountains, Lakes, the Sea. We will begin our course with a series of drawing exercises before sketching...

Blender 101 is an amazing 3D program that is absolutely on fire in the animation and VFX community. For good reason! It is a robust piece of software that provides 3D modeling, animation and VFX that provides stunning results and costs nothing to own! This class will be your hands-on introduction to the 2D/3D workflow in Blender. You will model a simple...

Did you love painting as a child, but put it to aside as life got in the way? Thinking about starting again? This is a super class to begin with, designed to unlock your creative potential & encourage you to get inspired and focus your ideas. Hone your observational skills as you study still life subject matter in a realistic way, look  and...

Collage and Mixed Media (Beginner/Intermediate) Discover the creative, expressive art of collage. Highly accomplished artists lead these fascinating classes where you will create unique works of art. Using a wide range of unique and interesting materials, you’ll incorporate texture, color, shape, pattern into unique works of art. You’ll explore...

Travel Photography - Learn the tricks of Street and Landscape photography. Enhance your Travel Photos with this workshop mix of Landscape, Cityscape and Street Photography, and urban scenery. Capture that scene with confidence and creativity. This course is mostly taken place outdoor and focuses on honing compositional skills specific to landscapes,...

There is a hidden world of beauty, shapes, and colors lying beneath representational painting. You will create several paintings of floral subjects, each week studying composition from closer perspectives. As the subject matter dissolves, the abstract will open your eyes to an exciting perspective.  A supply list will be sent. All media welcome....

Creative professionals seeking the fastest and easiest way to learn Adobe CC programs know the best way to learn is with structured hands-on instructor-led training at a comfortable desk. Stop trying to keep up with online tutorials on YouTube! These are complex programs and it is easy to develop habits that are not the best or easiest way of doing...

This workshop is about creating imagery through using the world’s most common camera – the iPhone. Ford Lowcock will provide a guided experience to thoroughly walk you through the settings and use of the iPhone, Adobe’s Lightroom camera, and a couple of others for capturing imagery in specialized situations. Ford also covers how to edit or...

Explore advanced pen-and-ink techniques and composition in botanical documentation and illustration. You will draw a plant of your choice and its dissected parts, with emphasis on creating a traditional, beautiful, scientific botanical plate. While perfecting skills in linear and tonal drawing, students will learn to communicate accurate botanical...