Thomas J. Shelford Fine Art: Realist Painting and Drawing

Lessons, Workshops and Private Instruction

Cast Drawing instruction
Cast drawing by Thomas Shelford, 2008

Thomas Shelford instructs private students in New York City and at his studio in East Hampton, NY.

Workshops:

  • Fundamentals of Drawing
    Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, February 9 through April 12, 2008
    Long Island Academy of Fine Art, Riverhead NY
    Contact (516) 924-3294 or http://www.liafa.com

    Fundamentals of blocking in, separation of light and shadow, and modeling form will be taught using still life objects illuminated with a single light source. This course is recommended for all incoming students, since it serves as the foundation for drawing, painting and sculpture.



  • Sculpture Drawing Sessions
    Sundays, 4:00 - 7:00 PM January - May 2008
    Grenning Gallery Sculpture Showroom, Sag Harbor NY

    Working in the sculpture showroom of the Grenning Gallery, students will create finished charcoal drawings on 11 x 14 inch paper, by making drawings inspired by the sculptures that are displayed in the gallery.  Download the class notes, course description and materials.


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