We invite you to join our young and bright artist Santa Paula in a painting masterclass at 12:00 on April 19, 2020, where she will introduce you to dry pastel technique.
The opening of the program starts with Santa Paula’s masterclass – it will be an introduction, both to the artist and to the grounds of pastel painting. Get familiar with the wonderful properties of this material and try the various methods of applying the dry pastel! During the masterclass, we will complete a multi-layered but nimble drawing, which begins with broad coloring fields and detailed accents at the end. The artist Santa Paula will share her favorite color combinations and how to achieve a variety of texture effects with the material.
During the practical part, the participants will create a number of colorful drawings with nimble and safe pastel smears. By the end of the lesson, participants will create their own paintings in a freestyle, influenced by the artist's exemplary, and may have the courage to continue to unleash their creativity beyond the course.
The masterclass will take place online on our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYv3kw2v_2yKizgABNaqE_w) and will be held in the Latvian language. In order to be fully prepared for Santa Paula's first masterclass, it is recommended to prepare the following art inventory: pastel paper or rough drawing sheet, dry pastels, pastel pencils, paper tape, eraser, and a soft brush.
Announcement of the master class program
“Art Platz” is a place full of opportunities – we organize art exhibitions, hold lectures, gatherings, degustations and offer a wide range of souvenirs. We welcome you to join inspiring and educational painting masterclasses in the art space “Art Platz” on Alberta street 4! Let’s put all of our daily worries aside and find a peaceful harmony in art – not only by observing but also participating in the process of creation.
“Art Platz” gallery offers a new concept for practicing art with the guidance of unique Latvian artists, made for those who are eager to invest time and energy in soul and mind fulfillment gaining worthwhile knowledge. The masterclasses will be held with the help of our professional and talented artists with different academic backgrounds, successes and great love towards their practice. Each one of them possesses an original approach and style in art. Our masterclass program covers a wide range of genres and techniques – drawing and painting, abstraction and realism, theory and practice. It is suited for all levels and tastes in art. “Art Platz” gallery is open for collaboration with talented artists who are also interested in leading their masterclasses in our art space.
After just one year of attending the practice, the participants will gain an amazing uplift in art comprehension. We guarantee you acquirements in many different art genres and techniques. Even after a short period of time, you will find your own individual style, love towards creation and will acquire academic knowledge from our artists. The artists presenting masterclasses have a lot to offer – even for those who are professionals and experts in the field. The masterclass participants are free to assemble their own schedule of lessons to suit their individual wishes, that way everyone can enjoy the masterclasses to the fullest and make the most of it. There is definitely a lot to choose from!
Our Masters
Santa Paula is a young and bright artist whose main element in art is expression in color. Working in soft pastel technique, she creates works in an emotionally saturated and colorful manner. After participating in Santa's masterclasses, you will unfold a great sense of color and will learn how to scratch, shade, apply pastel, and how to transfer the volume of objects and the space on the sheet.
Dina Abele is an associate professor at the Latvian Academy of Arts, who has been teaching art for 20 years, specializing in graphic art, sculpture and painting. In her practice, students work with charcoal on a primed canvas, creating large scale figure drawings, as well as learn the use of soft materials in drawing, train the sense of proportion and construction of an object and study anatomy. Besides figure depiction, Dina will teach you the head and face structure by studying gypsum head, comprehend the space dimensions and draw still life, adapting to the level and interests of the apprentice. After participating in Abele’s masterclasses, you will learn the basics of composition and how to convincingly depict the construction and perspective. After just one year of attending her masterclasses, you will have a natural understanding of the proportions, how to stylize and convey the character of a three-dimensional object.
Mary Zhang is a Chinese artist and architect, with over 20 years of experience in both fields. Her profession and hobby complement each other so well, that working in both fields she came out as a specialist in sketching and making fast but detailed drawings. By participating in her masterclasses, you will obtain the skills for a quick and light drawing in a limited time. Training will result in skills such as developing and controlling a complex drawing, as well as depicting moving objects. This masterclass will be in English.
Unlock the artist within yourself and paint just like the grandmasters we present and work with. By taking masterclasses in our gallery, discover your personal art style and rise to their level of mastery. It will definitely be filled with unforgettable emotions, inspiring education, and engaging practice.