Fine Art Classes

A person with hair in a bun wearing a blue Hawaiian shirt is seen from behind, standing in front of an easel with a partially painted artwork of a nude female figure. Art supplies are on a nearby table.

Open Studio

Sunday Figure 9-4pm & Thursday Portrait 5:30 - 9:30pm

$25 / $15

Step into a focused, inspiring, and judgment-free environment on Sundays with our full-day Open Studio session, featuring a 6-hour pose with a live model. This immersive experience allows you to paint or draw directly from life, honing your skills in portraying the human figure. Wednesday evenings offers a portrait opportunity to work with a live model. Bring your own materials, and we’ll provide easels and tables, ensuring you have everything you need to focus on your art. Work alongside the dedicated artists of the Realist Art League, sharing in the camaraderie and passion for realism that defines our studio.

A painting of a green and orange striped pumpkin with a stem, set against a dark background.

Still Life with Darren Kingsley

September 4 - December 18

Thursdays 10am-4:30pm (15 weeks)

$950

The Still Life Painting Class is designed for students interested in developing their observational painting skills through a focused study of color, form, composition, and light. Working primarily from natural light, students will learn to create life-sized, representational paintings that capture the subtleties of their subject matter.

Open to all levels, Darren provides individualized instruction, guiding students through each stage of the painting process.

A painting of a nude man with a bald head standing in a dimly lit room, facing sideways.

Figure Painting - Darren Kingsley & Stephen Early

September 5 - December 19

Mondays and Fridays 9am-4:30pm (15 weeks)

1 class/week: $1,300 | 2 classes/week: $2,600

Instructed drop-in: $100/day

Join us for an engaging figure painting class in oil at ReAL - Realist Art League.

Work from the live model with extended poses for a comprehensive exploration of light, shadow, anatomy, color and finishing techniques. Darren will demonstrate techniques and provide personalized critiques.