Hiring Portrait and Figure Models

I am looking for dependable figure models to sit and model during my Fall figure classes. Sessions run between 3-4 hours. Models would receive 5 min breaks every 20 minutes with one longer break in the middle. I need clothed and nude models to sit. These are professional art sessions used for learning purposes - only students enrolled in the class will be allowed to view the models. If you've always been interested in the artistic process and can sit still than please consider modeling. Please contact me for compensation rates and more information.

My Fall classes meet Thursday's morning session from 10-2pm at Patris Studio and Gallery (3460 2nd Ave.)

Evening Sessions from 6-9pm at Gallery 2110 (1023 Del Paso Blvd.)
If your interested and would like to know more please email me: vancannonart@gmail.com

VanCannon Painting Classes Expanding

I'm very happy to announce that I will start teaching a Thursday evening figure painting class at Gallery 2110, Sacramento. Class will run from 6-9pm and students are encourage to come 15 min early to set up. This class will be ongoing and cover the fundamentals of clothed and nude figure painting. The class will cover proportions, measuring, design harmony, color theory concepts, and anatomy concepts.

Learn how to paint from a model!

Beginner and intermediate students invited. I will be demoing in oil paint, but can teach acrylic, and pastel as well. Ample easel side assistance will be given during the class. Class will run from 6-9pm. There is a gated parking lot immediately next to the gallery for parking (Iron Angels 1019 Del Paso Blvd.) Light snacks will be available each class. Each session costs $40 and will include: instruction, handouts, model fee, and light snacks.

We'll hold clothed and nude figure sessions

General Supply List

Portable Easel (I can provide this if you do not have one)

Palette

Paint Brushes

Paint (Your choice oil, acrylic, watercolor) 

apron

paper towel

medium or water dish

Sketch pad

16x20 or18x24 size canvas 

This is an ongoing class so students can drop in as it works with there schedule. Please be sure to email me ahead of time so I can plan accordingly. 

VanCannonArt - vancannonart@gmail.com - (415)225-2161 - www.vancannonart.com

©2013

©2013

Portrait Painting Class / Fall Schedule

For the last few years I've been teaching ongoing painting sessions at Patris Studios and Gallery. My classes have covered figurative, landscape, still life, and speed studies. I've shared how to paint in large format, plan and design projects, color theory, brushwork, and a variety of other topics. This fall I will return to the figure and focus on portrait painting.

Day Dream, Oil, 20x20

I will be instructing on the fundamentals of portrait painting in a traditional manner. We will cover my process, color palette, brushwork, painting from a model, painting from a photograph, proportions and measuring. I will demo throughout the class using oil paint. Pastel, acrylic, and watercolor painters are welcome to attend. Everyone will receive ample easel side assistance throughout the class. 

Painted from a model - 3 hr. session

The 8 week class will be held on Thursday's from 10-2 at Patris Studio and Gallery. The class will cost $40 each session and will also include handouts and model fees. You do not need to attend every week to participate, But please email me beforehand to schedule the days you will attend. 

Class will be held every Thursday in from November - January 14, with the exception of Nov. 26, Dec. 24, and Dec. 31. I will give a $25 savings for students who sign up and pay for sessions in advance. You must prepay for at least 5 sessions to receive the discount.

VanCannonArt - vancannonart@gmail.com - (415)225-2161- www.vancannonart.com

Patris Studio And Gallery - 3460 2nd Ave. Sacramento, CA

Cream - ©2013

Whisper In The Wind -©2011

In My Mother's Arms - ©2013

SF Workshop Success!

About eight ladies participated in my first SF workshop. We had such an exciting time exploring some landmark locations and capturing the essence of the city with our paint. We painted during the day and headed back to the house for a wonderfully planned dinner and art talk/review at night. We battled some fog, wind and a few curious tourist, but it was well worth the challenge considering the different views we had to paint from. With all the positive feedback I think we will repeat this event again!

 China Camp State Park - The diversity of the Bay Area is incredible!

 One of my favorite street views in North Beach. 

 *Highlight from this spot was selling my demo painting to a pair of German tourists after they walked by and saw it.*

 Down by the water again. The ladies were big troopers! It was a little cold and windy but they all managed to capture the bridge and rolling clouds fading in and out of view.  

 This is the view from the house we stayed in. 

 We also painted at and around the Legion of Honor

The view of GG from Fort Point is so dramatic. What a great challenge in perspective and atmosphere. These ladies did a great job battling the chill and capturing the mood of the day.