New Class at The National Art League

I'm very proud and humble to be recently included among the very fine roster of instructors currently teaching at the National Art League. My first introductory class will be this summer and then continue into the regular calender year. Here's the info;

The National Art League in Douglaston, Queens

Presents

"Still Life Painting With Confidence"

An Introductory 4 week class starting July 7-28, featuring artist instructor

Shawn Sullivan www.ShawnSullivanPaintings.com , Thurs. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

$25.00 per 3 hour class, or $88.00 monthly in advance. Call 516-616-0009

or email Shawnsul8(at)aol.com to register or for info

Learn how to create an oil painting from start to finish, with each step broken down into simplified, confidence building steps. Instruction will also include lectures and demonstrations. Whether you are an experienced oil painter or trying oils for the first time, you will learn ways to improve your art. The instructor will explore key concepts such as; the drawing block-in, underpainting, mixing color strings, lighting a setup, and more.

Shawn Sullivan is an award winning professional fine artist and educator with over twenty five years experience. He holds a masters degree in painting and he has studied at the Long Island Academy of Fine Art, and the Grand Central Academy of Art.

The National Art League www.NationalArtLeague.org is a non-profit art center located at 44-21, Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston, N.Y. 11363 , 718-224-3957

Upcoming Workshop

I will be teaching a two hour workshop at Michaels in Massapequa, N.Y.,516-541-0489, sponsored by Grumbacher/Chartpak. The focus will be on using Max water miscible oil paints to paint a small still life using a photo reference following the instructors demo. Materials are not provided but the cost is a very reasonable 27.00. The date is July 16, Saturday, 1-3 p.m..

Art Instruction

South Shore Atelier (copyright)

Artist Shawn Sullivan is now offering part time classical art instruction at his studio or in your own home. Learn to draw or paint using techniques handed down from the French academies of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. You will learn step by step procedures with clearly set goals that are designed to increase skill and build confidence. I am not a self proclaimed master, just an ordinary Joe like yourself, who wanted to be better at painting and was able to put together a part time training regimen for himself that is different from the instruction methods used at most of the current private ateliers. If you like what you see www.ShawnSullivanPaintings.com than maybe I can help you to realize your own potential as an artist. I am also available for portfolio development for high school students.

Shawn Sullivan has twenty five years experience as an art educator at a high school for art majors and equally as many years creating and exhibiting paintings on a professional level.

Instruction is available in any area that you would like to study. I place particular emphasis on blocking-in (the beginning way to structure a drawing), working large to small, mixing color strings (see the painting on your palette before you try to realize it on the canvas), smashing the light (the difference between a dull painting and one with energy), and practical tips that I've learned over the years.

I am also available for painting demonstrations and workshops.

Students at all levels of experience (none to some) are welcome. Make all inquiries to

Shawnsul8@aol.com