Learn with Sam
Your free guide to
'The Core of Drawing'
Learn to draw accurately and confidently without the use of crutches that can hold you back later. This free guide is for all skill levels, and can guide you to accurately draw anything you can see.
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COMING SOON
'The Core of Drawing'
mini-course
Got the free guide, but want more? Join 'The Core of Drawing' Mini-Course. Together you'll learn to draw accurately and confidently without the use of crutches that can hold you back later. This course is SO foundational to artists of all kinds. Don't get stuck in using grids, peripheral dividers, or generalized measurements. The content here in is of high quality and value at an affordable price. 'The Core of Drawing' mini-course is for all skill levels, and can guide you to accurately draw anything you can see.
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COMING SOON
Portrait & Figure Oil Painting
a 6-week course
This course is for all learning and refining their painting skills with oil paint. We will focus on portraits and clothed figures. The course includes 6 weeks of guided instruction and demos, plus access to 'The Core of Drawing' that must be completed prior to class.
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WEEK 1: Getting familiar with your paint, brushes, and supplies. Tips for beginners. Working transparent to impasto.
WEEK 2: Monochromatic portrait focusing on drawing approach, seeing abstractly, values, and edges.
WEEK 3: Color theory, flesh tones, and turning the form.
WEEK 4: Facial features
WEEK 5:What makes a strong fine art piece. Difference between a $$$ piece and a $$$$+ piece.
WEEK 6: Clothed figure painting, applying techniques and solidifying understanding. Taking a painting from start to completion.
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Each week an assignment will be given for the student to complete and turn in for critiques prior to the next weeks class. Students should plan to spend 8-12 hours a week on the course and it's homework. More is encouraged.
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Open for enrollment
August 2022
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Course runs from
September 19- October 29, 2022
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Mentorship for
Aspiring & Emerging Artists
Mentorship opportunities are available to aspiring & emerging artists who are serious about transforming their creative work into a substantial part of their life. And yes, you CAN make a living with art.
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ARTISTIC MENTORSHIP includes some drawing and oil painting instruction catered to your skill-level and need, feedback on your work, and question and answer time. This is online, although in-studio time with Sam Newton may be arranged.
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CREATIVE BUSINESS MENTORSHIP provides instruction on developing and growing your creative business, open question and answer
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Mentees must apply and be accepted into this opportunity. Additionally, mentees need to be able to demonstrate mastery of the principles taught in 'The Core of Drawing'.
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Email to inquire samnewtonstudio@gmail.com
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'THE CORE OF DRAWING'
mini-course
Got the free guide, but want more? Join 'The Core of Drawing' Mini-Course. Together you'll learn to draw accurately and confidently without the use of crutches that can hold you back later. This course is SO foundational to artists of all kinds. Don't get stuck in using grids, peripheral dividers, or generalized measurements. The content here in is of high quality and value at an affordable price. 'The Core of Drawing' mini-course is for all skill levels, and can guide you to accurately draw anything you can see.
COMING SOON.
PORTRAIT & FIGURE OIL PAINTING
a 6-week course
This course is for all learning and refining their painting skills with oil paint. We will focus on portraits and clothed figures. The course includes 6 weeks of guided instruction and demos, plus access to 'The Core of Drawing' that must be completed prior to class.
​
WEEK 1: Getting familiar with your paint, brushes, and supplies. Tips for beginners. Working transparent to impasto.
WEEK 2: Monochromatic portrait focusing on drawing approach, seeing abstractly, values, and edges.
WEEK 3: Color theory, flesh tones, and turning the form.
WEEK 4: Facial features
WEEK 5:What makes a strong fine art piece. Difference between a $$$ piece and a $$$$+ piece.
WEEK 6: Clothed figure painting, applying techniques and solidifying understanding. Taking a painting from start to completion.
​
Each week an assignment will be given for the student to complete and turn in for critiques prior to the next weeks class. Students should plan to spend 8-12 hours a week on the course and it's homework. More is encouraged.
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Open for enrollment August, 2022
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Course runs from September 19 - October 29, 2022
Mentorship for
Aspiring & Emerging Artists
Mentorship opportunities are available to aspiring & emerging artists who are serious about transforming their creative work into a substantial part of their life. And yes, you CAN make a living with art.
​
ARTISTIC MENTORSHIP includes some drawing and oil painting instruction catered to your skill-level and need, feedback on your work, and question and answer time. This is online, although in-studio time with Sam Newton may be arranged. Open question and answer time on developing and growing your creative business.
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Mentees must apply and be accepted into this opportunity. Additionally, mentees need to be able to demonstrate mastery of the principles taught in 'The Core of Drawing'. Email to inquire. samnewtonstudio@gmail.com