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Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Cloth-The Fabric of Our Lives (Virtual)

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Fabric can be defined as actual cloth, or as the basic framework of something more abstract such as family, reality, or even the universe, in that a piece of fabric has many interwoven threads and if something is part of the fabric it means that it is an integral part of the material as a whole. It is also said that the clothes make the man/woman. Through an academic lens, the sporting of various grades of cloth and clothing fashions are seen as a form of wearable language, often pointing at metaphorical meanings that define who we are or how we are perceived by others.  Whew…that is some deep thinking stuff!

But really, actual cloth/fabric can seem REALLY DIFFICULT to draw or paint, so let’s grab this fascinating subject by the sleeve and take an in-depth look at various artistic styles of fabric and clothing representation through the ages and get some basic tips and tricks to help us turn our humble scratchings into finely rendered cloth.

Jeffery T. Larson 1962

For this class, you will need: Drawing paper, pencil, eraser, magazine photo, or an actual piece of cloth or clothing to use as a reference. Other art supplies such as collage materials, watercolor paints, or colored pencils may also be used.

Questions? Email d’Arci at: drivebypie@gmail.com

HOW TO JOIN THE ACTIVITY:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: The Still Life

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A still life depicts the beauty of inanimate commonplace objects. These subjects can be natural like food, fruit, or vegetables on a plate, table, or in a bowl, flowers or plants in a vase or pot, or an arrangement of rocks, shells, seed cones, etc. Man-made objects can include coffee cups, books, vases, jewelry, collectibles, paint jars, shoes, dishes, cutlery, and the like. These items are then grouped into pleasing compositions and artistically elevated through the use of shape, line, and color. Still life artworks are not only pleasing to create and look at; they are also a window into our private world and an ode to the humble things that serve us in our daily lives.

In this class, we will look at various still life artworks of the past and present as we think about the objects we wish to artistically honor from our own lives.

Still Life d’Arci Bruno 2004 Acrylic on found canvas

For this class you will need: a selection of objects, (man-made and/or natural) drawing paper, pencil, and eraser.

Questions? Email d’Arci at: drivebypie@gmail.com

HOW TO JOIN THE ACTIVITY:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Put a Bird on it! (Virtual)

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Birds are synonymous with flight and are a potent symbol of many a person’s hopes and dreams. Birds often connote both the human and the divine spirit in their soaring freedom of movement, while linking the earth, sky, and water. In this class, join artist d’Arci Bruno as we fly through popular bird art through the ages and swoop in on the different techniques and styles that artists use to render these captivating, twittering avems that touch our hearts.

For this class, you will need to search your nest for your favorite art supplies, paper, and a pencil! Class syllabus can be found here.

Swooping Swallow by Cathy King, Devon UK. (https://cathykingprints.com/section/365077-Birds.html)

Questions? Want to share your project? Email d’Arci! drivebypie@gmail.com

HOW TO JOIN THE ACTIVITY:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Flower Power (Virtual)

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April Showers Bring May Flowers! Flowers are universal symbols of beauty, but they also symbolize comfort, love, and affection. Most artists choose flowers as a subject simply because they are readily accessible and a pleasing challenge to paint. In this class, we will look at arte floral through the ages to get some tips, tricks, and ideas for our own representation of nature’s most celebrated beauties.

Go gather up some art supplies, and let’s GROW some new skills and get our SPRING on!

Image Credit: Caroly Gavin, https://www.carolyngavin.com/paintings

Questions? Want to share your project? Email d’Arci! drivebypie@gmail.com  

The syllabus for class can be found here.

 

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: The EYES Have It! (and the Nose, Mouth and Ears) (Virtual)

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Human portraits can be challenging, and capturing the right expression is crucial, especially the eye, nose, and mouth features where the slightest alteration of line or shape can completely alter the attitude or appearance of your subject.

In this class, we will look at these pesky parts right in the proverbial eye, and nose around in all the various ways other artists have rendered these important elements of facial characterization. Let’s face these tricky bits together! (Image: “Never Tell” Mixed media on panel  d’Arci Bruno 2009)

For this class, you will need a pencil, paper, erasure, a photo of a face and a mirror!!

Class syllabus can be found here.
Questions? Email d’Arci at drivebypie@gmail.com.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: About Face (Virtual)

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A good portrait is not just a visual representation of a person; it reveals something about their essence. … A strong portrait captivates viewers, draws them into the artwork, and grabs their attention, causing the viewer to stop and wonder about the person depicted. Capturing that “thing” is a whole lot more complicated than just accurately rendering features, but hey, we have to start somewhere! In this class, we will look at what makes a great portrait and the fundamentals of building a human head. So go grab a pencil, a ruler and some paper, a reference photo or a mirror and let’s get a HEAD of the game! (Photo Credit: Lucian Freud Portrait of John Deakin, 1963)

The class outline can also be found here. Questions? Email: drivebypie@gmail.com.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Getting Some Perspective (Virtual)

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Getting the proper perspective has been an essential element in drawing and painting since the late 1400s. Artists use perspective to create an illusion of space and depth on a flat surface in a way that looks natural and realistic. It may seem complicated at first, but in this class, local artist d’Arci Bruno will share some simple techniques to mimic what we see and use our powers of perspective to Rule the Art World!

For this class you will need: A ruler or straight edge, pencil, eraser, drawing paper, tracing paper, colored pencils/markers/crayons.

Questions? Want to share your work? Email d’Arci: drivebypie@gmail.com.
Full class outline here

Image: Watercolor sketch for Woodminster Theater’s “La Cage Aux Folles” proscenium set design

HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local). Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Landscapes-HO! (Virtual)

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Landscape art portrays the great outdoors; scenes of rolling hills or meadows, fields, mountains, lakes, the seaside, and beyond. Landscapes are one of the principal genres of subject in Western art, and these scenes of the natural world can be real or invented, and humans, (if introduced at all) typically serve as minor elements in the work. Go grab some art supplies, a photograph or magazine or just look out ‘yer window and let’s have some fun together!

Full Class Outline Here. Share your class project or get the complete outline after the class at: drivebypie@gmail.com.

HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local). Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.
To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.