I Am Still Learning!

  On the last evening of my last Drawing Class we talked about having the attitude of a life-long learner.  Yes, with each day I am still learning in so many areas!  Having the attitude of a learner takes a lot of the pressure off those of us who can be too hard on ourselves andContinue reading “I Am Still Learning!”

Colored Pencil Drawing Class

A Colored Pencil Drawing Class taught by Artist Penny Fregeau  is scheduled to start at the Fortuna Fabric & Crafts store on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 PM starting April 16th.  The class will run for six weeks ending on May 28th. All skill levels are welcome.  The cost of the class is $100 plus materials, whichContinue reading “Colored Pencil Drawing Class”

Drawing with Patience

Drawing is a foundational skill to all kinds of art.  If we are musically inclined, taking piano lessons certainly helps us develop a broad base of musical understanding which helps when we pick up other instruments to play.  Similarly, developing the skill and discipline of drawing helps in a wide variety of artistic endeavor. IContinue reading “Drawing with Patience”

Teaching Art – Part of the New Adventure

Last night students had the choice of either drawing the poseable figure, the fresh-cut flowers, or using the grid technique to enlarge their own personal photograph reference shot into an outlines sketch size suitable for drawing.  I greatly enjoy seeing their progress and hearing of their artistic discoveries.  The feedback they offer encourages me and gives meContinue reading “Teaching Art – Part of the New Adventure”

Offering a Local Art Class

On six consecutive Tuesday evenings, from February 26th – April 2nd 2013, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, I’ll be offering a drawing class at the Fortuna Fabric and Craft Shop – 2045 Main St. in Fortuna, California.  All skill levels are welcome.  The class cost is $100 plus supplies (drawing paper, pencils & an eraser).  TheContinue reading “Offering a Local Art Class”