3 Week Online Portrait Drawing Class: Dec. 4 - 18, 2020

 3 WEEK ONLINE

PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS

Portrait Drawing on Toned paper

2 pm - 3:30 pm

Friday Dec. 4

Friday Dec. 11

Friday Dec. 18 

 Please have these materials ready for the class: 

•  toned paper such as Canson Ingres #55 Steel Gray or Strathmore Series 400 Toned Gray tablet

•  4b charcoal pencil, conte, carbothello pencil or other mark-making drawing tool of your choice

• white chalk, white conte, white charcoal or chalk--any white mark-making tool will work

•  and a kneaded eraser or vinyl eraser. 

Successful portrait drawing is a skill that is learned, practiced, and honed.  With knowledge, practice, and guidance we can learn how to develop portrait drawing skills that lead to more satisfactory results.

In this Beginning level 3-part class, we will take a closer look at helpful proportional guidelines for establishing realistic portraiture, facial features and characteristics, and creating portrait drawings from photo references using toned paper and other drawing tools. 

Course content includes

• Live class sessions in the Patris Studio ZoomRoom with recorded sessions sent to your email for viewing at your own convenience.  Can't make live class session?  No problem! The recorded class session will be sent to your via email and you can view it  at your own pace!

• Support materials and photo references

• Easy to follow guidelines and helpful tips

• Instructor feedback at any point during or after each lesson.

Unable to make the live Zoom class?  No problem!!  

Class recordings will be sent following live class sessions and can be viewed according to your schedule and time frame.  

Enrolled students have the option to  email, text, or confer on Zoom about  their works in progress or finished assignments  for any feedback, clarifications or guidance on their work.

Cost: $60 for 3-week series

Payment acceptable through:

Venmo at Patris-Miller

Paypal.me/PatrisStudio

or check made payable to Patris and sent to 3460 2nd Avenue, Sacramento CA 95817

Beginning Level online Drawing Class sneak peak!

 Online Drawing Classes with Patris

Love to draw but not sure where to begin?  Jump into our weekly online drawing class and learn to simplify and observe your subject to create your own personal approach to the drawing process.

Click here to take a look at one of the drawing classes with Patris as we begin our lay in process for drawing a bird.

https://youtu.be/i18u9fO4bpE

graphite drawing by Patris

In Studio Art Classes this Summer--limited enrollment

Weekend In-Studio Art Classes: 

Intro to Oil/Acrylic Painting Classes with Patris

Limited to 6 students per class session 

We will use social distancing in our spacious studio and each person should bring their own mask to wear. as well as extra hand sanitizer if desired. 

Saturday Dec. 5

Saturday Dec. 12

Saturday January 16 and 23, 2021

 1 - 4 pm

$40 per class session and includes all materials to use or bring your own personal materials if desired.

Tuition payable at time of class

To register, contact Patris at artist_patris@yahoo.com

These beginning level painting classes will introduce students to the painting process, palette set up,

handling brushes, and many other aspects associated with the painting process.   By breaking 

down the process into different steps, participants can gain a new understanding of painting skills and approaches.  Each session is a self contained lesson and includes instructor demos, individualized instruction and guided practice.

All materials provided or if you have  materials you want to explore and experiment with,
please bring them to class with you.

Classes are individually taiored to each student.

Students can choose to work on: 

• basic skill building exercises to gain proficiency in oils or acrylic paint
• work from direct observation with a simple still life set up
• bring in a photo that they would like to paint
• bring in a painting that they would like help with to finish

Tuition can be sent through 

• Venmo at Patris-Miller
• paypal at paypal.me/PatrisStudio
• or send check to Patris Studio, 3460 2nd Ave, Sac CA 95817

3 week On Line Portrait Drawing Classes

On Line 3 Week Beginning

Portrait Drawing Class Series

click here for more info on "How to Register for Online Classes  & Log Into a live Class"

If you’ve tried your hand at portrait drawing, you already know it can be difficult to get the results you want.  It can seem overwhelming and can leave you wondering where to even begin.

Successful portrait drawing is a skill that is learned, practiced, and honed.  With knowledge, practice, and guidance we can learn how to develop portrait drawing skills that lead to more satisfactory results.

In these Beginning level 3-part classes, we will take a closer look at helpful proportional guidelines for establishing realistic portraiture, facial features and characteristics, and creating portrait drawings from photo ((or live model) references using the skills and ideas introduced in each series.

Course content includes

• Live class sessions in the Patris Studio ZoomRoom with recorded sessions sent to your email for viewing at your own convenience.  Can't make live class session?  No problem! View the recorded class session at your own pace!

• Support materials and photo references

• Easy to follow guidelines and helpful tips

• Instructor feedback at any point during or after each lesson.

Time:
Live class sessions are held Wednesday Afternoons

1:30 pm – 3 pm

Class recordings will be sent following live class sessions. 

Enrolled students have the option to  email, text, or confer in person their works in progress or finished assignemts  for any feedback, clarifications or guidance on their work.

Cost: $60 per series

Payment acceptable through:

Venmo at Patris-Miller

Paypal.me/PatrisStudio

or check made payable to Patris and sent to 3460 2nd Avenue, Sacramento CA 95817

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Frontal Face View
CLASS RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Three quarter Face  
CLASS RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Using Light and Shadow on the portrait
July 8, 15, 22

Dynamic Portrait poses 
August 12, 19, 26  (new dates)

Working on Toned Paper

September 2, 9, and 16

suggested materials include toned paper, and white charcoal pencil

Online Portrait Drawing Class

ONLINE BEGINNING PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS

NEXT CLASS SERIES: Three quarter view JUNE 3, 10 AND 17.  

JULY SERIES: Using Light and Shadow on the portrait
July 8, 15, 22

click here to downoad this flier

Patris Artist Spotlight in Regional Magazine feature

I am honored to be chosen for the artist spotlight for the month of April 2020. 
Click on the link belowand check it out!

https://www.sacboomer.com/2020/03/25/304890/artist-spotlight-patris-miller

Patris Beginning Drawing Class moves into Cyberspace. Come join us!

Beginning Drawing Class with Patris in Cyberspace!

2 class formats you can choose from:

-  Live class meets Wednesday mornings 
from 10:15 am - 11:30 am

-  Or Request to have the recorded class session sent to you! Work at your own pace and with your own schedule.   

Check it out!
You can jump into class at anytime, work at your own pace, submit your work to me for ideas and feedback as many time as you  like, and work through the assignment using a variety of approaches.

Classes are $15 apiece or 3 for $40.

To join: 
simply reply by email expressing interest.to artist_patris@yahoo.com
 Payments can be made by PayPal at  paypal.me/PatrisStudio, 
Venmo at Patris-Miller
or check if need be:

Patris Studio, 3460 2nd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817

See you on line!

ONLINE Beginning Workshop with Patris at the Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino CA
August 22 and 23, 2020
registration link here



Join Patris in this beautiful little village on the coast and indulge your inner artist for a weekend treat of "Landscpae Painting in Oils for Beginners"   -- And all materials provided! 

This workshop is in the studio and designed for beginning level artists who want to explore basic concepts of landscape painting using a limited palette of three to five colors, plus white. Topics include color mixing and theory, landscape composition and ideas, palette management, creating depth in the landscape, and use of painting materials for maximum effectiveness.

The workshop includes instructor demos, class exercises designed to build fundamental painting skills and concepts, guided practice and individual assistance. We will begin each day with a few painting exercises and then work on a landscape painting each day. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and finish one to two paintings over the course of the workshop.

All painting materials will be provided in this workshop.

 Please see supply list for materials participants should bring as additional supplies for the class.

6 week Figure Drawing Class starts Feb 19

Announcing: Craig Nelson Cityscapes Painting Workshop

click here to tdownload flier

Announcing: Figure Drawing classes with Salvatore Victor Start Soon!

 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS: 

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AND  MONDAY NIGHTS

Announcing: Qiang Huang Still LIfe Workshop

Announcing Peggi Kroll Roberts "Painting the Costumed Figure" in any medium

Peggi Kroll Roberts

“Painting the Costumed Figure” 

 January 11 and 12, 2020

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Where: Patris Studio and Gallery

Cost: $375 and includes all model fees

In Peggi's workshop, we will paint the clothed figure, utilizing props, different poses and simple vignettes in the studio. There will be lots of demonstrations emphasizing the big shapes and color/value relationships.  This workshop is great for beginning to advanced students alike, in a comfortable and easy-going atmosphere. All mediums are acceptable for this workshop.

Click here to download workshop flier.

Space Available in the Oliver Sin Portrait Drawing workshop Oct. 19 and 20

 Sign up today for this exciting workshop with award winning artist, teacher, and author Oliver Sin and take your portrait drawing skills to new levels.

See below for registration
details.

Monday Night Figure Drawing class starts Oct. 7

Sarah Sedwick "Zorn Portrait Workshop"

After using only Cad Red, Yellow Ochre, Black, and White to make our color wheels, we watched Sarah Sarah Sedwick start her portrait painting process on the first day of the workshop.

With a new model on Day 2, Sarah showed her block in process using the Zorn palette of 3 colors plus white. 

During the morning, Sarah demonstrated her process using the Zorn palette. We then followed suit to get our block ins done before lunch. 

After a full day of instruction, color mixing, and painting we prepared for the end of day critique

Sarah's critique's are always helpful, informative, constructive and precise.  A great workshop for artists of all levels to learn, practice, and grow in their artistic development. 

Figure Drawing Classes with Salvator Victor starting SOON!

Portrait Painting using the Zorn Palette with Sarah Sedwick

Breaking News! Oliver Sin Portrait Drawing Workshop

Oliver Sin Portrait Drawing Workshop


When: Saturday October 19 and

Sunday October 20, 2019


Where: Patris Studio
3460 2nd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817

Time:  10 am - 5 pm (hour lunch)

Tuition: $395 and includes all model fees

This 2 day workshop will help you make competent drawings of portraits.  Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class will further your skills.  Step by step demonstrations by artist/instructor Oliver Sin will help you look closely and understand structures of the face.  You will draw from live models each day and learn the techniques of mastering expressive portraiture with different dry media.

All levels welcome!   Sign up now for this exciting workshop with Oliver Sin, award-winning artist with the Portrait Society of America and author of "Drawing the Head for Artists."  Click the link here to order your personal copy

https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781631596926/Drawing-the-Head-for-Artists.ht

With over 180,000 followers on Instagram, Oliver's portrait drawings have a commanding presence across the world. Don't miss the opportunity to study with this modern master and take your portrait drawing skills to the next level. 

Since Oliver has always been deeply inspired by a 20th Century master artist, Nicolai Fechin, Oliver employs his influence in creating sensitive, emotional and dramatic portraits in vine charcoal. To capture the insight and warmth of each subject, then transfer it from life to drawing paper is Oliver’s motivation.  To leave behind an essence of personality on drawing paper, along with intense personal feelings, is Oliver’s attempt to reveal his approach towards art and life. 

Bio: Oliver Sin is an alumnus from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA, with a BFA in Illustration. Right after he graduated in 1996, he started his art career as a computer game concept artist in LucasArts. Since 2001 until now, Oliver has returned to his own school to be an art professor for the School of Fine Arts and 2D Animation. Oliver has been so drawn to art even as a little boy, he once recalled that he has started drawing at the age of 3. Somehow, portraiture just seem to be his favorite form of expression which he constantly practice, not only as an art professor, but as a favorite hobby as well. 

Since 2011, Oliver has been lucky enough to come across a few distinguished contemporary artists as his mentors, ZhaoMing Wu, Henry Yan and Chung-Wei Chien. Their tireless guidance has urged him to put greater efforts in capturing fleeting human expressions and paying more attention to precise composition in figurative portraits.  Oliver’s first art book, “Drawing the Head for Artists” is scheduled for publication by Rockport publisher on August 6th in summer 2019.

Portrait Painting with the Zorn Palette

 Portrait Painting 
with the Zorn Palette 

with Sarah Sedwick
 (3-day workshop)

Friday - Sunday September 6-8, 2019

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

 At Patris Studio 3460 2nd Ave. Sacramento, CA 95817

 *** Join Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick for this fun and focused three-day workshop, painting the portrait from life. We’ll use the famous Zorn palette - three colors plus white - to create beautiful, naturalistic skin tones.

 There are many benefits to using a limited palette, and the technique can be applied to any kind of painting you want to do - landscape, still life - even abstract! 

The alla prima painting style, in which a work is begun and finished in one or two sittings, while the paint is still wet, is lots of fun and perfect for exploring the portrait in oils.

A combination of demonstrations, short exercises, and longer-duration paintings will familiarize you with Sarah’s approach to the portrait. Instruction will be in oils, but acrylics are also welcome. Beginning to advanced artists. Ages 15+.

 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 

3- Day Workshop Fee: $450 (includes all model fees)

$200 deposit holds your spot, Max 15 people

Includes: 18 hours of instruction in a beautiful studio, a full-color handout summarizing Sarah’s approach, free samples from M. Graham and Gamblin, plus a final critique with wine and munchies at the studio. 

To register,  artist_patris@yahoo.com

Checks made payable to Patris and sent to the studio address.

6 Week Figure Drawing Classes Starts June 3

6 week Figure Drawing Classes Start May 15

First Friday in Oak Park May 3

OAK PARK FIRST FRIDAY  EVENT MAY 3

Stop by Patris Studio and Gallery
First Friday May 3
5 pm - 9 pm

Fine art exhibit, refreshments, music, and lots of happenings along the Broadway Corridor.

FOR JUNE 7 FIRST FRIDAY
Patris Studio and Gallery is
sponsoring a FREE FIGURE DRAWING SESSION
from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
more details TBA

Announcing: Michael Siegel Still Life and Portait Painting Workshop

During the golden age of painting from the 1600s-1900s, painting took on a sculptural approach, where brushstrokes reigned supreme in carving out form and texture. This workshop will focus on a sculptural approach to painting, as well as the “chiaroscuro” approach of the old masters, which used strong light and rich shadow to create intense and dramatic paintings. 

In this workshop, MIchael will demonstrate methods and materials, and cover subjects such as: 

•  light vs. shadow, 
• painting as a sculptural language of brushstrokes, 
• designing powerful compositions using lighting, 
• value, color, edges, and paint quality, 
• and finally the use of oil painting mediums and varnishes. 

All levels are welcome, from beginner to professional.

Oil Painting Boot Camp with Sarah Sedwick

Awesome Landscape Painting Workshop with John Poon

John Poon explaining good design principles/

Block in stage of demo.  Fabulous lessons on step by step process for landscape painting.

John is someone who can articulate and explain clearly the principles of landscape paintning.  We are lucky to have him as our teacher!

Great demos.  Great instruction.  Great opportunity to study, learn and grow.  Thanks John Poon for teaching us this week!

6 week Figure Drawing Class starts April 15

Suchitra Bhosle and Pramod Kurlekar Portrait Workshop Collaborative May 9 - 12, 2019

YES! Tuesday evening Figure drawing April 2

We will have our

 Open Studio Figure Drawing Session

April 2, 2019

6:30 pm - 9 pm 

Our 5 Day landscape workshop with John Poon ends at 5 pm.

Evening session Figure Drawing is good to go!

8 Week Figure Drawing Class with Salvator Victor

Breaking News! Craig Nelson Speed Studies Workshop April 12 - 14, 2019

Craig Nelson 

Speed Studies Workshop in Oil or Acrylic

Author of “60 Minutes to Better Painting”

April 12 – 14, 2019

Get better painting results in this speed studies workshop, using the quick study approach to stop overthinking and use proven techniques that build your painting skills.

Craig Nelson, author of “60 Minutes to Better Painting” and highly acclaimed art instructor and director at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, will cover brushwork, color, value, composition and lighting effects, using his “quick studies” approach and techniques.   

We will paint 2 days of figure - 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon with a different focus for each session. 

The 3rd day we’ll create a larger painting in the morning and another painting in the afternoon from your own references (architecture, animal, figure, landscape, etc) or select from Craig’s photos. 

Learn how to see, understand process, deal with editing, capture the essence of a subject, and learn how to get the most out of your brush and the character of mark making. 

 Students will paint a total of 12 studies. 

Take your painting skills to the next level in this exciting workshop with internationally known artist and teacher Craig Nelson.

Where: Patris Studio and Art Gallery

3460 2^nd Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95817

(916) 397-8958

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Tuition: $425 (includes model fee)

Registration: Contact Patris at artist_patris@yahoo.com to register and send in a $200 deposit to hold your space. Checks

made payable to “Patris” and sent to studio address.  

Balance due at beginning of workshop.

Registration and Cancellation Policy:

Please see cancellation policy at https://db.tt/8gz3jkNg

January Watercolor Classes

Plein Air Paintings by Patris available in the Gallery

In addition to her collection of plein air paintings, Patris has a few paintings from the Broadway Rain Series and a wide variety of artwork by local artists who work in a variety of styles and subject matter.

Gallery is open most days and always by appointment.  Contact Patris for a personal showing of the gallery's original artwork available for purchase.