In this 2-week studio intensive, students will develop skills that lead to expressive and creative portfolio quality works. Projects will range from an hour to a few days. Students will explore mediums such as colored pencil, acrylic, graphite and watercolor. Subjects will include the human figure, portraiture, still life, and abstraction. Effective composition and drama through the use of light and color will be a focus of this course. Individual critique of new and existing artworks will be an important element in this course. Please bring a few examples of what you consider to be your best works to the first class for a critique! Guidance on what colleges and universities look for in a portfolio will also be discussed. - Get feedback on your existing portfolio - Develop your artistic voice while exploring new materials - Life drawing from a live model - Small class size with lots of individual instruction and guidance