Utrecht Oil painting demo with Resident Artist Joe Gyurcsak “Best Professional Practices Dynamic Still Lifes”

Mr. Gyurcsak has led classes and workshops at the School of Visual Arts in NY, Pratt Institute, Parsons, RISDY, NYU and numerous schools and arts organizations throughout the country. Join him on April 27th for an in-depth still life painting demo & Lecture. Mr. Gyurcsak’s own work has been extensively shown in galleries and juried exhibitions throughout the United States.

Experience the visual development of a painting from the initial marks to blocking in large masses to the final touches. Joe Gyurcsak will express the importance of preparation in regards to palette of color, brushes, lighting, composition and plan of how to proceed. All this as the artists conveys his thoughts and his actions in a clear verbal discussion while painting.

Historical references will be made to painting concepts from artists such as Inness, Metcalf, Zorn, Sargent, Sorolla, Garber, Whistler, Chase, Henri, Hawthorne, etc. Joe has studied in great depth many of the masters of 19th century and has a unique ability to relate those findings to the current lesson at hand. All questions are invited.

Today April 27th 2-4pm

1124 Pike Street

Local Seattle artist Damian Puggelli will be conducting a block printing demo on Sunday April 18th at 1pm. He will be showing the tools and techniques necessary to make a hand printed linoleum/woodblock print. Free this weekend during our Grand Re-Opening.

This Saturday and Sunday, April 17th and 18th, be sure to stop by the store for free givaways, drawings, food and beverage, and most amazing prices! There will also be demonstrations from our very knowledgeable in house artists. It’s our Grand ReOpening!

Utrecht Oil painting demo with Resident Artist Joe Gyurcsak “Best Professional Practices Dynamic Still Lifes”

Mr. Gyurcsak has led classes and workshops at the School of Visual Arts in NY, Pratt Institute, Parsons, RISDY, NYU and numerous schools and arts organizations throughout the country. Join him on April 27th for an in-depth still life painting demo & Lecture. Mr. Gyurcsak’s own work has been extensively shown in galleries and juried exhibitions throughout the United States.

Experience the visual development of a painting from the initial marks to blocking in large masses to the final touches. Joe Gyurcsak will express the importance of preparation in regards to palette of color, brushes, lighting, composition and plan of how to proceed. All this as the artists conveys his thoughts and his actions in a clear verbal discussion while painting.

Historical references will be made to painting concepts from artists such as Inness, Metcalf, Zorn, Sargent, Sorolla, Garber, Whistler, Chase, Henri, Hawthorne, etc. Joe has studied in great depth many of the masters of 19th century and has a unique ability to relate those findings to the current lesson at hand. All questions are invited.

Tuesday April 27th 2-4pm

1124 Pike Street

Check out this week’s Stranger for a 25% off coupon and an entry form to win a $500 gift card!