Larry Charles | The Holland Center

Acrylic and Oil Painting with Larry Charles

January 9th, 2025|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: acrylic painting, art, brain based health, creative arts, drawing, Larry Charles, Lifelong Learning, oil painting|

Learn to paint more realistically in acrylic & oil from professional artist Larry Charles. He will begin the 4-week series with a demonstration, followed by step-by-step mentoring. Topics include color mixing, composition, tonal values, and shading. SERIES DATES: March 4, 11, 18, and 25 FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate WHAT TO BRING: All materials supplied by instructor. FEE AMOUNT: $250 - includes all 4 classes and supplies. [...]

Drawing For Everyone – Afternoon Session

December 26th, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: art, drawing, Larry Charles, Lifelong Learning|

Learn how to draw better in just four sessions! Instructor Larry Charles will introduce you to new techniques to capture what you see more accurately from landscapes, to still life, to people. Each class begins with a demonstration by Charles, followed by step-by-step advice as you draw. Topics include composition, proportion & scale, shading, and tricks to get more realistic skin tones, eyes, and fabric. Expect to complete at least [...]

Watercolor Realism with Larry Charles – Afternoon Class

December 3rd, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: art, artist, brain based health, Larry Charles, Lifelong Learning, watercolor|

In four Tuesday afternoon workshops, instructor Larry Charles will guide you through the techniques for creating more realistic watercolor paintings. Each class begins with a step-by-step instructor demonstration. Then you will create the same painting, as Charles provides individual mentoring. Topics include how to mix colors; proportions and composition; correcting mistakes; and getting more realistic landscapes, still life, and people. Expect to complete one quick sketch and one finished art [...]