Upcoming Series
11/21 – Sunday
“Exploring the Early Years of Chicago’s Iconic Palette & Chisel Art Club”
a Zoom presentation
with Stuart Fullerton OPA
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. CST
Stuart Fullerton OPA
Please join Stuart Fullerton as he looks back to the early years of Chicago’s iconic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts. Stuart will discuss the founding of the club and talk about some of the famous 20th century American artists that have since passed through its doors.
6/25 – Friday
“Getting Good Light in the Studio”
with Aimee Erickson OPA
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. CST
Aimee Erickson OPA
Join OPA award winning British artist, In this painting demonstration OPA Signature artist Paul Batch will discuss how he approaches his pines at sunset series.
Join Aimee Erickson OPA in her new studio for discussion and examples of various ways to use light in a studio setting.
Lighting your subject (and your easel!) is one of the fundamental ways a painting can start well or go very wrong. Certain types of light can make the whole process so much easier!
Aimee will also talk about wall colors and what suits different painting styles.