8 WEEK CLASS - Thursdays 1:00-4pm Jun 6 - Aug 1 A class created for intermediate and advanced students who are already experienced with basic concepts of painting. Students work at their own pace on their chosen subject matter & style, with the benefit of class setting and instructor mentorship. Shawn has the art education & expertise to quickly recognize and accommodate each student’s needs in order to develop as artists. Register at Metro Nashville Parks 5/21 - 5/30

8 WEEK CLASS -Thursdays 9:30-12:30 Jun 6 - Aug 1 Whether you know nothing about acrylic painting or you already paint and still want a lot of guidance, this class is the class! It is not structured as "one size fits all", rather, students will be given individual guidance about the right tools each student needs for a better understanding of color mixing, composition, and painting techniques. Supplies are suggested the first week of class for the individual, not for the entire class. Register at Metro Nashville Parks 5/21 - 5/30

Thursdays 1:00-4pm This 4-week class gives you 16 hours of guided practice using pastels the way they were intended. For beginners and intermediate students alike. Demonstrating step-by-step sketch, underpainting, and layering techniques. Learn the best surface materials, tools, and processes that will be sure to elevate your practice. Registration closed, now in session.

Thursdays 9:30 - 12:30 This 4-week class gives you 16 hours of guided practice with technique: learn how to choose the right knife shape to make the impression, mark, or texture desired. These 4 weeks will set you up with the right tools and foundational knowledge to keep developing this exciting method on your own! Registration closed; now in sesson.

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For beginner or intermediate adult students who need a more complete understanding of how to see what each painting calls for in hue, intensity, and value (the 3 properties of color). Expect structured lessons that focus on specific tube colors being mixed to produce desired effects, in addition to a comprehensive “big picture” look at planning your next painting.

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For intermediate or advanced students who wish to experiment with a looser, more spontaneous style that includes the appearance of brush strokes & textural marks yet is still a true representation of light, color, and subjects in our natural environment. In other words, not “abstract”. May work in acrylic or oil paint.

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This 3-hour workshop gives you experience using “Fauve” style, emphasizing painterly qualities & bold color over more realistic values. Everyone goes home with their own unique painting! *Suitable for all levels

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In just 3 hours you’ll be guided through the process - easiest way to mix color, handle brush, and apply art principles for the best results. *Suitable for all levels

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In just 3 hours you will create your own color mixing chart that is sure to make sense of how to bring to life your limited palette of primaries. This kind of color charting will be a most valuable tool and lesson as you develop as a painter. *Suitable for all levels

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Learn how to make water appear more reflective, sky color transitions clear & vibrant, and trees more natural and with a sense of movement. *Suitable for intermediate only

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This class teaches you to see and draw correct proportions, linear perspective and atmospheric perspective. Use pencil & charcoal to learn what to look for when drawing objects and landscapes. Learning styles vary; in this class yours will be accommodated by a variety of methods, techniques, props and supportive illustrations. *Suitable for all levels

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Learn new ways to reinterpret your photos, fully utilizing design & color, all during the planning stages. Your knowledge will deepen about each stage of planning: composition, sizing, what to leave in, add, emphasize or modify in order to create an engaging artwork from even the most ordinary photo! *Not suitable for beginners

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Learn how to get the most vibrancy and naturalism in your paintings by gaining a solid foundation of color theory & mixing. You will be guided by clear visual aids and class discussion to create and practice with your own mixing charts. We will produce a "practice piece" each week that is based on the particular lesson. The perfect class for intermediate painters who wish to broaden their understanding of color and take the mystery out of why they may not be getting the best results in their work.

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Learn the fundamentals of painting and start off right with good habits! The class covers setup and materials, mixing paint colors, brush handling, and composition. *Also a good class for intermediate students who feel they’ve missed some important fundamentals.