Person painting a still life with a skull, a vase, and a reflective object on a canvas in an art studio.
Still Life '24 Darren Kignsley
People participating in an art class, painting abstract art on canvases set on wooden easels inside a studio with black ceiling and wooden partitions.
Still Life '24 Darren Kignsley
Artist's studio with pumpkin still life paintings, pumpkins on the floor, wooden easels, and a person viewing the artwork.
Still Life '24 Darren Kignsley
Still Life '24 Darren Kignsley
Still Life '24 Darren Kignsley
Still Life '24 Darren Kignsley
Still Life '24 Darren Kignsley
Darren Kingsley working critiquing fine art students figure painting.

Fine Art Classes

Ongoing classes in figurative and still life painting, taught in the realist tradition.

An artist's workspace with a still life painting of paint jars and containers on a canvas, a palette with mixed colors, brushes, and art supplies, and a vintage green wooden shutter in the background.

Still Life with Darren Kingsley

February 3 - May 19th

Tuesdays 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.

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A realistic figure painting. This painting is an instructor demo for Advanced figure painting. Live figure model sitting on a wooden chest, with a pumpkin on the red rug in front, and a cloth draped over the chest.

Figure Painting - Darren Kingsley and Stephen Early

February 2 - May 21

Mondays and Thursdays 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 and Steve will demonstrate techniques and provide personalized critiques.

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A realistic red chalk drawing of a young man with dark hair, sitting nude, facing left with his head slightly bowed, against a plain background.

Figure Painting Open Studio

Every Sunday 9am - 4pm

$25

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.

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Group of people painting life-sized female figures on canvases in an artist studio with wooden easels and painting supplies.
A painting of a nude man with long dreadlocks, standing with one arm raised behind his head, eyes closed, and a serene expression, with a background of abstract sky and clouds. Darren Kingsely art instructor work.
Two women painting on canvas in an art studio, one woman in a grey hoodie holding a paintbrush, the other woman wearing glasses and headphones focusing on her painting of a reclining nude female figure. Art Class.
Figure painting of A man with a muscular build, short hair, and no shirt, viewed from the side in a dimly lit room.
An oil painting of a nude woman with curly hair sitting on a bed or couch, with an abstract background in warm colors.
Open Studio oil painting of two nude women, one standing and one seated, in an indoor setting.
An oil painting from art class of a nude woman with short hair sitting on a wooden surface, with one hand resting behind her and the other on her knee. She is looking slightly to her left, against a grayish background.
Close-up of an artist sketching gesture drawing with charcoal .
Student Work from Art Class. A painting of a nude woman with short gray hair, standing against a purple background with blue fabric.
Instructor demonstration from Art Class. Black and white painting of a nude woman standing against a textured wall, with a woman reading a book in the background.
Student Work from Art Class. Colored pencil drawing of a woman with her hair pulled back, wearing a black sleeveless top and a silver necklace, looking to the side.
Student Work from Art Class. Painting of a nude woman with curly gray hair standing with her back to the viewer, in a dark setting.
Student Work from Art Class. Oil painting of a nude woman with light skin, seated on a red surface, with a dark background, in a contemplative pose.
Fine art instructor demon from Art Class. Painting of a nude woman sitting on a chair with a green cloth, with a green background.
Student Work from Art Class. Oil painting of a person standing nude, facing away, with short dark hair, against a pink and black background.