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MAY Open Oil Painting, Wednesday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
with Jamie Lightfoot
Oil Painting Open Paint
Starting May 7th for three weeks
Wednesday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
This class welcomes both experienced artists and curious beginners (ages 14+) to explore the rich and rewarding world of oil painting.
What to Expect:
Personalized Instruction: Learn at your own pace with guidance from Jamie.
All Supplies Included: Everything you need for your painting journey is provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.).
Focus on Fundamentals: New students will begin with a foundational color mixing exercise to understand how colors interact.
Work on Your Own Projects: Explore your own creative vision! Bring your own reference photos or choose from our collection.
Tips for Success:
Plan for Multiple Sessions: Most oil paintings require several sessions to complete.
Image Preparation: In advance, email your reference images to jamie@picketfenceartstudio.com. iPads are ideal for viewing.
Dress Comfortably: Wear old clothes as oil paints can be a bit messy!
Stay Informed:
You'll be added to our student newsletter to receive updates and inspiration. If you don't receive it, please check your junk mail folder.
MAY Open Oil Painting, Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
with Jamie Lightfoot
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Starting May 7th for three weeks
Open Paint
This class welcomes both experienced artists and curious beginners (ages 14+) to explore the rich and rewarding world of oil painting.
What to Expect:
Personalized Instruction: Learn at your own pace with guidance from Jamie.
All Supplies Included: Everything you need for your painting journey is provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.).
Focus on Fundamentals: New students will begin with a foundational color mixing exercise to understand how colors interact.
Work on Your Own Projects: Explore your own creative vision! Bring your own reference photos or choose from our collection.
Tips for Success:
Plan for Multiple Sessions: Most oil paintings require several sessions to complete.
Image Preparation: In advance, email your reference images to jamie@picketfenceartstudio.com. iPads and laptops are ideal for viewing.
Dress Comfortably: Wear old clothes as oil paints can be a bit messy!
Stay Informed:
You'll be added to our student newsletter to receive updates and inspiration. If you don't receive it, please check your junk mail folder.
Oil Painting Workshop with Yelena Lamm - Florals in Oil
with Yelena Lamm
Join us for a two-and-a-half day workshop taught by Award Winning Artist Yelena Lamm.
Demonstration -September 12th from 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Workshop: September 13 and 14th
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (with a one hour lunch break)
I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.
Claude Monet
Flowers, as artistic subjects, offer infinite variety in form and color, carry deep symbolic meanings, evoke a wide range of emotions, foster a connection to nature, and allow for artistic freedom in terms of interpretation and style.
Join me for an immersive and vibrant 2-day workshop focused on painting flowers from life. This dynamic course will guide you through the essential techniques of alla-prima oil painting and help you master your approach to composition, color harmonies, and values. You will work with a limited primary palette and can expand this palette to boost your skills in crafting rich, cohesive artwork, explore your creativity, and enhance your artistic abilities.
Some experience is recommended, but beginners and first-time oil painters are welcome and encouraged to join.
Students required to bring their own supplies.
Artist Bio:
Yelena Lamm was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and received formal art training from the N. K. Roerich Fine Arts School. Since 1995, she lives in Pittsburgh, PA.
Yelena is painting primarily in oil. She loves to reflect on her subjects’ characters and personalities in her lively and colorful portraits of pets and animals. Yelena recently joined the Society of Animal Artists and was immediately accepted as a signature member.
Yelena’s works were selected for and won awards in juried group exhibitions, including Oil Painters of America (OPA), Society of Animal Artists (SAA), and National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) national shows. She was a finalist in the 15th ARC Salon and a semi-finalist in the 16th ARC Salon. Her list of awards includes the recent Most Original Award of Excellence in OPA 2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition and Outstanding Achievement Animals in AWA 2023 Annual Online Juried Show.
Britain’s most popular magazine for practicing artists, Artists, and Illustrators, featured Yelena’s animal portraits in a 6-page article and on the cover of their June 2023 issue. Yelena’s works are represented by galleries and acquired by collectors in the U.S. and abroad.
Oil Painting Demonstration with Yelena Lamm - Florals in Oil
with Yelena Lamm
I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.
Claude Monet
Flowers, as artistic subjects, offer infinite variety in form and color, carry deep symbolic meanings, evoke a wide range of emotions, foster a connection to nature, and allow for artistic freedom in terms of interpretation and style.
When: September 12th
Friday Night Demonstration - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us in person for light snacks and beverages and an evening with Yelena.
Can't join in person? Register for the live stream. The demonstration will be live streamed and everyone who registers will receive a downloadable copy.
Artist Bio:
Yelena Lamm was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and received formal art training from the N. K. Roerich Fine Arts School. Since 1995, she lives in Pittsburgh, PA.
Yelena is painting primarily in oil. She loves to reflect on her subjects’ characters and personalities in her lively and colorful portraits of pets and animals. Yelena recently joined the Society of Animal Artists and was immediately accepted as a signature member.
Yelena’s works were selected for and won awards in juried group exhibitions, including Oil Painters of America (OPA), Society of Animal Artists (SAA), and National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) national shows. She was a finalist in the 15th ARC Salon and a semi-finalist in the 16th ARC Salon. Her list of awards includes the recent Most Original Award of Excellence in OPA 2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition and Outstanding Achievement Animals in AWA 2023 Annual Online Juried Show.
Britain’s most popular magazine for practicing artists, Artists, and Illustrators, featured Yelena’s animal portraits in a 6-page article and on the cover of their June 2023 issue. Yelena’s works are represented by galleries and acquired by collectors in the U.S. and abroad.
Unleash Your Inner Expressionist with James Swanson A 3-Day Oil Painting Workshop: Fur and Feathers
with James Swanson
October 17th - 19th
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
James Swanson is excellent at painting all types of animals but is best known for his paintings of dogs moving in water. He is also a sought-after painting instructor, teaching hundreds of online and in-person classes. He's known for his upbeat teaching style, which is filled with encouragement and humor. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for art with aspiring artists.
In this workshop, you will discover James Swanson's unique approach to capturing energy and movement in his oil paintings. The format includes step-by-step instruction, painting demonstrations, discussions, critiques, and plenty of painting time. By the end, participants will have gained the skills andconfidence to express their artistic vision.
All skill levels are welcome. This workshop is designed to be both challenging and rewarding for artists of all backgrounds.
About James Swanson:
James is an accomplished artist whose paintings have received widespread acclaim. He is particularly renowned for his captivating depictions of dogs moving through water. His paintings continue to win many awards, including:
- The Best in Show Award for “The Water Guardian” in the 2024 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society’s America’s Best Small Works National Exhibit at the Sugarman Gallery in Santa Fe NM.
- The prestigious $20,000 Dorothy Driehaus Mellin Fellowship Award at the Oil Painters of America's 2023 National Exhibit
- OPA’s Most Original Award at the Oil Painters of America's 2023 National Exhibit
- "Best in Show" at the 36th Annual Northern National 2023
James is also a highly regarded instructor, having taught hundreds of online and in-person classes. He is known for his positive and encouraging teaching style, making learning enjoyable for all.