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Beginner Drawing Theory and Practise

Always wondered about the drawing techniques employed by great artists to help them create their final artwork?  This Studio course will familiarize you with some groundbreaking drawing techniques of artists like Lawren Harris and Georgia O'Keeffe, as inspiration for the weekly studio exercises in Charcoal, Graphite, and Artist quality wax-based pencil crayons.  Drawing Theory and Practice is ideal for Beginners and Beyond Beginners alike who would like to gain an enriched drawing foundation with added benefit of exploring and expanding your artistic eye.   

  • Learn how to tap into your artistic eye to it's fullest capacity. 
  • Be inspired by the Drawing techniques behind  20th century painters, architects, and sculptors.  
  • Connect with a friendly group  of art enthusiasts.
  • If time permits, we'll be sampling some artworks from the previous Matisse-Monet exhibit.    
  •  Take a glimpse of the Intro Video above. (course content varies for each term).

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The care and time that go into these Small Group Courses go hand in hand with students conducting themselves appropriately at all times while in the studio. To insure a unique and positive small group experience for everyone thank you for reviewing all course policies below before you register: 

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  • We are located in a bright low rise  building about a 10 minute walk from Dupont /Spadina Subway station. 
  • Further address details to be distributed once registered, a few days before your session starts.

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About Michelle Fish and Learn Art Toronto

About Creator Michelle Fish 

Michelle instructed Studio and Art Appreciation courses at UofT for 10 years including conducting Art Walks of  the UofT Public Art collections.  During COVID, to ease the isolation that affected many, she started Learn Art Toronto online, which has continued In Studio with Beginner Drawing classes ever since.  Michelle is also the author of a series of instructonal  art e guides in which she illustrates and writes about Artists and Art Technique.   Michelle holds a Bachelor of Fine Art degree, B.A (Psychology) and Masters of Art in Teaching (Rhode Island School of Design). When she is not teaching she enjoys singing and classical ballet classes.  

The Studio Context

  • Small, exclusive classes that explore artistic voice, balancing structure and freedom while also helping to move past negative self-criticism. 
  • Michelle  believes is that art is accessible and transformative for everyone, even those with no prior experience. 

Resources: 

  • Article for Bliss Magazine:   The Art of Suspending Negative Self Criticism
  • Amazon e books  in which Michelle illustrates and writes about Art in Public Places to help develop visual sensitivity and appreciation for Contemporary art. 

More Info

Website: Learn Art Toronto Website: Her website provides details on her concept. (course links are sent exclusively to those who join the contact list.  

  Social Media:  LinkedIn: Michelle Fish's LinkedIn profile (lists education and experience).

Radio/Podcasts:  Michelle has been featured on Zoomer Radio discussing her teaching philosophy. 

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