Summer Study Hall
Evening Class | Available
This class will be an open format. Each student can bring an existing project they want input on, or start a new one. Each week will be crits and feedback and discussion depending on each student’s need.
Examples of projects(but not limited to these options):
- Current Atelier students can continue working on their current projects in process (a bargue drawing, cast drawing, or cast painting)
- Current atelier drawing student wanting to try out a project in paint.
- You are starting a new painting from photo reference and want critiques and feedback as you work on it
- You want to continue to work on a previous master copy started in the indirect painting class
- You are in the middle of a painting (using photo reference) and you want direction or troubleshooting as you continue
- Do a series of color studies
work on developing a composition of idea for a larger project
- You want to start a drawing from photo reference with input
- You want to try to do a cast drawing from life
PLEASE ENURE YOU HAVE A CLEAR GOAL OR PROJECT FOR THIS CLASS BEFORE SIGNING UP.
If you are brand new to ARA or this is your first class with us, please contact us in advance to get your idea/project approved before signing up to discuss if your project is appropriate for this type of class. You can email us at academyofrealistartboston (at) gmail.com
- Your supplies should be specific to the project you expect to work on. Reach out in advance if you are unsure.
Julie Beck
Julie Beck - Instructor & Assistant Director
Julie Beck is an award winning oil painter specializing in tromp l'oeil, still life, and figurative oil paintings. Julie completed her training at ARA Boston in 2016 and has been teaching here since 2013. Her honors include multiple Gold Medals at the Guild of Boston Artist’s Annual Non-Member Competition, 2016 and 2019 Best in Show for the Richeson Annual Still life and Floral Competition, and has been a finalist in the Art Renewal Center’s Annual Salon 4 years in a row with honorable mentions as well as First Place still life. She was selected to participate in and won third place in the 2017 Still life Painting Competition at the Grand Central Atelier. She is also currently a member at the Saint Botolph Club. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the US and internationally. For more about Julie and her work, visit http://www.juliebcreative.com