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Simple figures and loose brushwork in oil, demo is suitable for all media. Part 2 is a STUDIO REDO, updated after the class demo.

1hr 20min

The class paints a Charleston street with abstracted figures. Demo shows elements to collect (shape & mass) and elements to delete (details). Watercolor notes provided, see vid chaptermark.

Part 2 is a STUDIO REDO, updated after the class demo. 1:16:45 time stamp. SEE ASSIGNMENT TAB FOR NEXT ZOOM LINK.

Recorded Feb. 4, 2026

UPCOMING CLASSES 2026 (usually first Wed. of each month)

Feb 24, 11-12:30,ET (Tuesday!) Critique & Art Lecture (figures)

Apr 1 Light and shadow

May 6 Flower & gardens (plein air?)

Jun 3 Mountains & distance

July 1 Perspective (easy ways!)

Aug 5 Critiques of past lessons, perspecive and distance focus

Sept 2 Foliage & Garden - Shape & Design

Oct 7 Foliage & Garden - Color

Nov 4 TBA

Dec 2 TBA

Jan 6 TBA

Most students painted along! Media shown in student collection is: oil, gouache, acrylic, watercolor. One  student painted Cafe Flore based on the lesson! Check ot the great student collection.

CharlestonStreet-PhotoRef-Artwork

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RainySundayCharleston-FinalArt-Lashley

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