One of my students asked me why I said the word “notice” so much. I said because I want them to “see” with their eye and not their brain. The intellectual brain imposes previously stored data into the drawing. As an example, you want to draw a hand, the problem between what you know (intellectual, analytical) and what you see (visual, spatial) is very clear.
You want to draw the hand, but there is a dilemma. What you see does not match what your brain is telling you. The eye sees the shape and all the individuality of the hand, the brain sees the shape of the hand. Both are correct.
To draw a hand you must focus on the shapes, the value, the angles you see. The task in drawing is to turn off the brain and let the eye tell you what it is seeing.
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We are gearing up for our tenth annual Young Artist Reception and show! This year all student work will be on display at the Morgan Hill Community Center, 1700 Monterey St in Morgan Hill, CA. Family and friends are welcome to walk through the center and admire all the hard work and creative progress made throughout the year.
The show will open Tuesday evening, 3 April and run through 30 April. Feel free to come through anytime, but please be aware that the Community Center is not usually open on Mondays.
In addition to the ongoing show at the Community Center we will also be hosting a Young Artists Reception at Legacy Community Church in Los Gatos on Thursday, 29 March from 5:30pm- 7pm.
This reception is open to all students, parents, family and friends in the Los Gatos area.
For more information about submission requirements or any other questions please contact us at 408-779-7871.
"Art Classes and Wine Glasses"
Perfect for a girls night out, date night, small party, or to give as a gift; attendants bring their favorite bottle of wine and a few good friends to create their own masterpieces in a friendly, casual learning atmosphere!
All materials are provided, including prepared canvas, paints, brushes, glasses, and hors d'oeuvres! Just bring your own beverages and your creative spirit!
No experience is necessary! At the end of each step by step class you will have your very own, take home, acrylic masterpiece!
We look forward to a relaxing time together!
