Sadie J Valeri
Fine Artist - San Francisco, CA
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ABOUT: BIOGRAPHY | STATEMENT | TEACHING    
Classical Realism Workshops and Classes with Sadie Valeri
Learn traditional atelier methods for painting and drawing at my north light studio in San Francisco, California, and at workshops across the US.
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Painting Workshops
FLORIDA: 5 Day Still Life Painting Workshop
March 22-26, 2010
M Gallery in Sarasota, Florida
Limited spaces left, sign up now!

CALIFORNIA: 5 Day Still Life Painting Workshop
June 28 - July 2, 2010
Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier in Belmont, California



The sensitive observation of even simple objects can yield dramatic paintings. Working in oil paint on gessoed panel, students will learn refined glazing and layering techniques to render the most subtle effects of light. Beginning with a drawing on paper transferred to smooth panel, we will paint open grisaille, closed grisaille, opaque layering, and finally glazing to create highly refined images.

Using knowledge gained through her studies of the effects of light on transparent and reflective surfaces through her "Wax Paper" series of still lifes, Sadie Valeri will share her methods for creating powerful and sensitive paintings. More importantly, she teaches how to see and understand the structure, value, and color principles that underpin believable realism.


>> Register for Sarasota, Florida workshop
Limited spaces left, sign up now!

>> Register for Belmont. California workshop


Questions please email sadiej@gmail.com

Drawing for Absolute Beginners: Sundays FULL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
6 Sundays, 2 hour classes
Beginning March 28, 2010


Learn to draw what you see! Learn the basics of drawing in a friendly, supportive environment. A class for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on fundamental principles. Small class size, individually tailored instruction. Mature youth to adult.
 

6 Sundays, 10am - 12noon March 28 - May 2, 2010


Sorry, this class is full.
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Questions please email
sadiej@gmail.com  


Figure Drawing Class
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
6 Sundays
Classical Long Pose Figure Drawing

May 16 - June 20, 2010


Study figure drawing with classically trained instructor Sadie Valeri in a small group class. Learn 19th century atelier methods for depicting accurate proportions, convincing light, and organic form through the careful study of a long pose.

This traditional method will strengthen your drawing ability whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced artist

Classes are offered at the instructor's beautiful north light studio in the heart of San Francisco's Mission neighborhood, one block from the 16th and Mission BART stop.

  • Small class size
  • All levels of ability
  • Individually tailored instruction
6 Sundays, 12pm - 4pm
May 16 - June 20, 2010


$480

>> View Drawing Materials List 

Questions please email
sadiej@gmail.com

Painting Classes: COMING SOON
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
6 sessions
Classical Still Life Painting


Learn all the steps for creating a realistic still life oil painting using classical technique.

Beginning with a drawing on paper, transferred to smooth painting panel, we will use thin layers of paint to show the subtle effects of light and form. Fundamentals of drawing, color mixing, and the use of traditional materials will be taught in this course.

Learn to see and understand the structure, value, and color principles that underpin believable realism.
  • Small class size
  • All levels of ability (drawing experience recommended)
  • Individually tailored instruction

To be notified when I offer this class again please join my mailing list.

>> View Painting Materials List

Questions please email
sadiej@gmail.com

Additional Classes
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About the Studio
Sadie Valeri Studio is a beautiful north-light atelier set up as the ideal environment for classical study. The studio is centrally located in San Francisco's Mission District, 1 block from the 16th and Mission BART stop. Google map


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Other Bay Area Classical Study
I can also personally recommend local Bay Area instruction at these organizations:

Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier
Huge north light studio in Belmont, CA, 30 minutes south of San Francisco. Classical painting and drawing workshops and ongoing classes offered by master instructors.

Andrew Ameral Studio
Andrew taught at the Florence Academy for 6 years and now offers long pose figure drawing and painting classes at his Oakland studio. The studio is beautifully set up for classical long pose study.


Note to Models
I am not currently auditioning new models. Please check back later.
      
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe that with traditional instruction and dedicated practice, anyone with the desire to learn can develop their artistic skills to a level far beyond their expectations.

Based on my art education beginning at Rhode Island School of Design and continuing with intensive studies under Classical Realist living masters, I pass along a philosophy of seeing and a classical method that can be applied to any subject matter, traditional or contemporary.

I teach techniques passed through a lineage of artist teachers, tracing back to the 19th Century French Academy and the Renaissance Masters.

Through these traditional methods students learn to see and understand the fundamental principles that underpin believable realism.

For more information about my background and experience please read my BIO PAGE.

I am happy to answer any questions, please email me at
sadiej@gmail.com

SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS
Rhode Island School of Design
Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier
Hudson River Fellowship
Juliette Aristides
Michael Grimaldi
Ted Seth  Jacobs
Studio Escalier
Kirstine Reiner

SADIE'S FREE ART DEMO VIDEOS
Watch time-lapse movies of my paintings and drawings.

 
© 2009 Sadie Jernigan Valeri