Painting the Landscape: Developing Creativity and Technical Skills

J. Waid Griffin, Instructor
505-892-9425
waid@griffin-art.com
Web site: Griffin-Art.com

8-Week Classes in 2010:

Wednesdays: 1PM - 4:30PM
August 4 - September 22

Fridays: 1PM - 4:30PM
August 6 - September 24

Tuition: $240 (Eight weeks)

Each student will be met at his or her skill level. The goal of the class is to confirm the skills, perceptions, and self-expression of each student while providing technical information and instruction to bring about greater proficiency. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Mr. Griffin emphasizes "classical naturalism" in this class, however studies of different approaches may be made on an individual basis.

About the Instructor:

Mr. Griffin began oil painting 40 years ago. He holds a BFA in Painting from Texas Tech University and a MM from the School of Music, also at Texas Tech. He is currently a member of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters and a signature member of the Oil Painters of America. He also teaches art and music at Rio Grande Enrichment Studies, a mid-high and high school tutorial program in Albuquerque. "I encourage artists to avoid "isms" in art and life, and to beware of "false-identifications" in their creative expressions.