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Grounded Visions Foundational Techniques for the Visual Artist with Stefan Lucas Sept. 30th - Oct. 23rd, 2020 (Wednesdays & Fridays) 8x Classes Participate in the full course, half course or a la carte! 4x Figure Drawing and 4x Direct Painting in Oil. 4 hours each with playbacks sent after each class. For around 4.5 billion years, the universe has been at work on the behavior of light, matter and the human form. In 32 hours spread across 8 classes we will cover some major points and get in touch with our roots. In these classes we will learn how to draw the human figure and paint objects in oils from life. |
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Figure Drawing
There’s nothing quite like bringing a human figure to life with only marks on paper. It is an effort of simulating, sculpting, seeing and translating one of the universe’s most elegant designs. In this class through a variety of tools and techniques I will share what makes a figure drawing tick, from a 30 second pose, to a 3 and a half hour pose. These classes will be held on Wednesdays starting September 30th.
Direct Painting in Oil or Acrylic (Alla Prima)
In essence alla prima painting is a practice of directly downloading codes of matter and light, and therefore it is one of the most efficient ways to enhance your work’s visual integrity. Starting on October 2nd, Friday classes will be focused on alla pima painting from life. When painting directly in oils from life we are upgrading several different skills simultaneously. Within this class, paintings will be created that are both more real than a photograph and undeniably still a painting.
With these classes we will produce hundreds of drawings and four alla prima paintings observed from life (still-life and landscapes). The skill-sets offered within this class will without a doubt provide a sturdy foundation that will strengthen the execution of your future work.
Endorsement from Amanda Sage:
"Stefan is a natural teacher and artist that has studied with a fantastic range of teachers and has embodied what he has learned in a deeply integral way. He is wise beyond his years and since working with him for the first time in 2017 he evolved quickly to become the figure drawing teacher at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art and was my studio assistant during my 5 week intensive in 2019. I prompted him to put together this course as I saw so many artists from the Transformation 2020 workshop could benefit from foundational training in observation that would support the expression of their visions".
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PRICE of COURSE
$240 - Full Course - 8x Classes - includes access to designated FB Group $140 - Figure Drawing - 4x Classes - includes access to designated FB Group $140 - Direct Painting in Oil - 4x Classes - includes access to designated FB Group $40 - Single Class REGISTER HERE For questions please email: [email protected] If you are interested in participating in our affiliate program to help with signups and be compensated: FILL OUT THIS FORM |
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SCHEDULE 8am - 12pm PDT Sept 30th - Figure drawing, quick poses October 2nd - Paint an apple October 7th - Figure Drawing, 5-30 minute long poses October 9th - Paint a Green Bottle October 14th - Figure Drawing, 5- 60 minute long poses October 16th - Paint a Dynamic Still-Life October 21st - Figure Drawing, Long Pose October 23rd - Paint a Landscape (keep scrolling for more detailed descriptions and material recommendations for each session) Timezone Breakdown Los Angeles PDT 8am-12pm Denver MDT 9am-1pm New York EDT 11am-3pm Vienna CET 5pm-9pm New Delhi 8:30pm-12:30am Sydney AEST 1am-5am If you are in a timezone that is not conducive to participating in the live events you will be able to work from the playbacks. |
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MATERIALS LIST Suggested Materials for Figure Drawing: *you can also take this class with a good sized sketchbook and whatever pencils/ pens you have laying around* - Block of Sketching paper (Preferably newsprint or something or a similar cheap quality) A3 or larger - Sketchbook of your choice - A nice piece of mid-toned paper (not too dark) - Drawing supplies - Ballpoint Pens - A few pencils HB-9B - Colored Pencils - Felt Tip Markers - Kneadable eraser - Mono zero mechanical eraser - White charcoal pencil/ white colored pencil/ white Gelly Roll sakura pen |
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Suggested Oil (or Acrylic) Painting Materials: (demo's will be done in oil) - Palette - 4 Canvas Panels - Spotlight - Rag (can be an old t-shirt) - Gloves (optional) - Linseed oil or liquin - Black Charcoal Pencil - Brushes *Have a range of medium to small brushes that have a little bit of strength in their bristle. For example: hog hair, synthetic mongoose hair, cheap but well shaped hobby brushes* -Oil Paints (preferably a cheap set) or Acrylic -Cadmium Red -Cadmium Orange -Cadmium Yellow -Ultramarine Blue -Titanium or lead White -Black |
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Stefan Lucas Biography
Teacher Born 1997 in San Diego, California, Stefan is an artist that uses painting to share and transmit the contents of multidimensional experiences. The intention behind these paintings is that they encourage and inspire individuals to become more aware of their personal multidimensional narratives, histories and trajectories. Stefan has been painting since early childhood and grew up with a great admiration for the Visionary Art culture. As a teenager entheogens and lucid dreaming granted him access to direct and vivid experiences in various planes throughout creation, thus increasing his interest in being a part of the Visionary Art Movement. In 2017 he sought out connection to the artists in this scene by moving to Austria and studying at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art (VAVA) for three years. In these years he learned many techniques from various master visionary artists, eventually becoming an essential member of the VAVA team as the studio monitor and figure drawing instructor. Stefan was in the roster for teaching a five week course during the fall of 2020, but unfortunately VAVA had to close its doors due to the COVID 19 world epidemic. Now at the age of 23, Stefan is working full time in his Viennese painting studio, teaching online courses and practicing Kriya Yoga. This form of mediation is essential to his creative process because to this day, it’s the most integral technique he’s discovered for vividly experiencing the multidimensional nature of reality. www.stefanlucasart.com Instagram.com/stefan.lucas.art Alecia Sacred Heart Project Coordinator Alecia is an international visionary artist, Administrative Coordinator at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art, and an Engineer of the Vision Train. Her passions are painting prayers, activism through art, and supporting fellow artists to realize their great importance in the world today. www.instagram.com/alecia_sacredheart Yasemin B Duru Assistant Yasemin is a multicultural multidisciplinary artist, currently based in Vienna, Austria. She was introduced to meditation at the age of 3, and as such is able to hold space for much creation and transformation. She is also able to easily tap into subtle energies and visions. Previously using mirrors and crystals as her main forms of medium and using art to question and bring awareness to concepts such as illusion and reality; Yasemin has spent the past year being an active part of the VAVA family and has been building her painting skills to bring her visions to life. In addition to sharing images of a sustainable, inspiring, collaborative future; Yasemin is passionate about themes regarding Earth, animals, mental health awareness, lgbtqia2s+ topics, and empowering others to live their truth, including embodying our multidimensional selves. Painting can be both a meditation and a transformational tool to heal ourselves and the Earth. yaseminduru.art Amanda Sage The Captain Driven to create ripples of creative exploration through inspired action, Amanda is a social conspirator interested in expanding platforms that encourage the artist spirit. With over 20 years dedicated primarily to the craft and life of a painter, she has woven her fascination and love for community experimentation in her decade of teaching all over the world and was instrumental in starting the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art in 2013. Her roots were watered by mentors and teachers Philip Rubinov-Jacobson, Michael Fuchs, Martina Hoffmann, Robert Venosa and was an assistant to Austrian painter Ernst Fuchs for 10 years. She serves as a member of the MAGI (Mystic Artist Guild International) and is on the Board of Directors of the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, Alex & Allyson Grey's visionary station in New York. On March 24th, 2020 she opened a Zoom Art Studio called the Non-Stop Vision Train Global Art Jam which has been running non-stop 24/7 for six months and has no sign of slowing down. She taught her first month long painting intensive online with 160 students from all over the world in July 2020 and is excited for the next intensive in November. For more info email: [email protected] |
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DETAILED CLASS SCHEDULE
Read through this schedule carefully, for each class will have a different technical focus that utilizes different tools.
September 30th
Figure Drawing Class 1
“Quick Poses, Capturing the Essence of a Figure”
For the first foundational skill-building class, have your cheaper quality sketch-block ready for action. We will focus primarily on 1-5 minute long poses and learn about how to realistically capture the essence of the human figure quickly and effectively. Towards the end of class we will transition into some 10 and 20 minute long poses to experience how the quick pose can set up and be the construction for longer poses.
MATERIALS:
-A3 or larger, cheap paper/newsprint sketch block (lots of this paper will be used in a short time)
-A4 or larger sketchbook of your choice (for the longer poses)
-drawing supplies of your choice, it really can be anything (I will use many different materials on this day such as pencils, colored pencils, markers, ballpoint pens, vine charcoal etc.)
October 2nd
Alla Prima Class 1
“Paint an Apple (Fruit Torus)”
Studying a fruit torus is a practice that has been foundational in art education throughout the centuries? But why? Because when you shine a single light source on a piece of fruit, it becomes a perfect study on how to realistically model form; a skill which can be used to model all forms. The fruit torus has a medium-waxy, round, and multi-colored surface that casts a shadow, which makes it the perfect subject of study in obtaining a well rounded understanding of how to realistically paint in oils!
MATERIALS:
-Bring all of your alla prima supplies from the *Alla Prima Painting Materials List*.
-Setup your still life as shown in example using a folded piece of white A3 paper and a single light source pointed at the apple. (Best not to do with direct sunlight interfering)
-A multicolored red-yellow apple is recommended.
October 7th
Figure Drawing Class 2
“Creation Beyond Construction”
Using a sketchbook/ sketch-block of your choice we will dive into a diverse range of 5-30 minute long poses. This class will introduce some new tools to your belt that will build upon the gesture drawing techniques learned within the previous class. The last 30 minutes of class will be dedicated to a group review where anyone in the class may spontaneously volunteer to have some of their drawings critiqued.
MATERIALS:
-A4 or larger sketchbook of your choice
-drawing supplies of your choice (I will be using colored pencils, graphite pencils, fine liner markers and a ballpoint pen).
October 9th
Alla Prima Class 2
“A Green Bottle”
Many of us know that water is life, and that is why it is incredibly wise to paint water from life. For the second alla prima painting class, we will dive into a study on a green glass bottle half full with water (or wine if you prefer) that will rest on a piece of white drapery.
MATERIALS:
-Bring all of your alla prima supplies from the *Alla Prima Painting Materials List*.
-Setup your still-life as shown in example (will be sent in email to registered students).
-Make sure the bottle is green in color and with the labels removed. (A wine bottle with be used in the demonstration).
-Make sure the fabric is a white or tan color with no printed decoration or textural patterns of any kind (a simple bed sheet or pillowcase will be perfect).
-A single light source pointed at the bottle (best not to do with direct sunlight interfering).
October 14th
Figure Drawing Class 3
“Longer Poses, Refined Techniques”
Using a sketchbook/ sketch-block of your choice, we will dive into a life drawing session mainly focused on 20-45 minute long poses. The last 30 minutes of class will be dedicated to a group review where anyone in the class may spontaneously volunteer to have some of their drawings critiqued.
MATERIALS:
-sketchbook of your choice.
-A variety of drawing supplies including but not limited to a range of graphite pencils and colored pencils.
-a box cutter/ exacto-knife for sharpening the pencils.
October 16th
Alla Prima Class 3
“Dynamic Still Life”
For our third alla prima painting class, we will dive into a more advanced study of three objects and carefully observe how they interact with one another. This still-life will be comprised of one small green houseplant, one green bottle and one object of your choice (My third object will be a quartz crystal).
MATERIALS:
-Bring all of your alla prima supplies from the *Alla Prima Painting Materials List*.
-Setup your still life as shown in example.
-Make sure the fabric is a white or tan color with no printed decoration or textural patterns of any kind (a simple bed sheet or pillowcase will be perfect).
-A single light source pointed at the still life (best not to do with direct sunlight interfering).
-A panel thinly primed with raw umber paint (can be primed in acrylics) * IF YOU PRIME PANEL IN OILS DO THIS AT LEAST 3 DAYS BEFORE THIS CLASS*
October 21st
Figure Drawing Class 4
“One Long Pose”
For the final figure drawing class we will focus all of our efforts on one long pose.
This long pose will be between 3 - 3.5 hours long.
MATERIALS:
-A black and white printout of the long pose.
-a sketchbook of your choice for the warm-up poses.
-one nice piece of A3 sized toned paper (not too dark) clipped or taped to a board/ hard surface (example provided).
-an HB Pencil (for construction).
-one darker colored pencil of your choice, and one light, vibrant colored pencil (chose two colors that you feel work well together).
-a white pencil/ white fine liner/white charcoal pencil/ white conte crayon (one of any of these will work perfectly.
-a box cutter/ exacto-knife for sharpening our tools.
October 23rd
Alla Prima Class 4
“Paint a Landscape”
For our final Alla Prima class we will paint a landscape together. Combining the skills and efforts of all the knowledge that we’ve cultivated in the last classes, a harvest is in order. We will put all of these skills to good use by painting a lush oasis with running water from photo reference. A primary focus of this class will be on how to make a landscape in a photo appear that you’ve painted it from life.
MATERIALS:
-Bring all of your alla prima supplies from the *Alla Prima Painting Materials List*.
-a printout in color of the landscape photograph that is provided.
-a panel primed with a light sky blue color (can be primed in acrylics)* IF YOU PRIME PANEL IN OILS DO THIS AT LEAST 3 DAYS BEFORE THIS CLASS*.
Read through this schedule carefully, for each class will have a different technical focus that utilizes different tools.
September 30th
Figure Drawing Class 1
“Quick Poses, Capturing the Essence of a Figure”
For the first foundational skill-building class, have your cheaper quality sketch-block ready for action. We will focus primarily on 1-5 minute long poses and learn about how to realistically capture the essence of the human figure quickly and effectively. Towards the end of class we will transition into some 10 and 20 minute long poses to experience how the quick pose can set up and be the construction for longer poses.
MATERIALS:
-A3 or larger, cheap paper/newsprint sketch block (lots of this paper will be used in a short time)
-A4 or larger sketchbook of your choice (for the longer poses)
-drawing supplies of your choice, it really can be anything (I will use many different materials on this day such as pencils, colored pencils, markers, ballpoint pens, vine charcoal etc.)
October 2nd
Alla Prima Class 1
“Paint an Apple (Fruit Torus)”
Studying a fruit torus is a practice that has been foundational in art education throughout the centuries? But why? Because when you shine a single light source on a piece of fruit, it becomes a perfect study on how to realistically model form; a skill which can be used to model all forms. The fruit torus has a medium-waxy, round, and multi-colored surface that casts a shadow, which makes it the perfect subject of study in obtaining a well rounded understanding of how to realistically paint in oils!
MATERIALS:
-Bring all of your alla prima supplies from the *Alla Prima Painting Materials List*.
-Setup your still life as shown in example using a folded piece of white A3 paper and a single light source pointed at the apple. (Best not to do with direct sunlight interfering)
-A multicolored red-yellow apple is recommended.
October 7th
Figure Drawing Class 2
“Creation Beyond Construction”
Using a sketchbook/ sketch-block of your choice we will dive into a diverse range of 5-30 minute long poses. This class will introduce some new tools to your belt that will build upon the gesture drawing techniques learned within the previous class. The last 30 minutes of class will be dedicated to a group review where anyone in the class may spontaneously volunteer to have some of their drawings critiqued.
MATERIALS:
-A4 or larger sketchbook of your choice
-drawing supplies of your choice (I will be using colored pencils, graphite pencils, fine liner markers and a ballpoint pen).
October 9th
Alla Prima Class 2
“A Green Bottle”
Many of us know that water is life, and that is why it is incredibly wise to paint water from life. For the second alla prima painting class, we will dive into a study on a green glass bottle half full with water (or wine if you prefer) that will rest on a piece of white drapery.
MATERIALS:
-Bring all of your alla prima supplies from the *Alla Prima Painting Materials List*.
-Setup your still-life as shown in example (will be sent in email to registered students).
-Make sure the bottle is green in color and with the labels removed. (A wine bottle with be used in the demonstration).
-Make sure the fabric is a white or tan color with no printed decoration or textural patterns of any kind (a simple bed sheet or pillowcase will be perfect).
-A single light source pointed at the bottle (best not to do with direct sunlight interfering).
October 14th
Figure Drawing Class 3
“Longer Poses, Refined Techniques”
Using a sketchbook/ sketch-block of your choice, we will dive into a life drawing session mainly focused on 20-45 minute long poses. The last 30 minutes of class will be dedicated to a group review where anyone in the class may spontaneously volunteer to have some of their drawings critiqued.
MATERIALS:
-sketchbook of your choice.
-A variety of drawing supplies including but not limited to a range of graphite pencils and colored pencils.
-a box cutter/ exacto-knife for sharpening the pencils.
October 16th
Alla Prima Class 3
“Dynamic Still Life”
For our third alla prima painting class, we will dive into a more advanced study of three objects and carefully observe how they interact with one another. This still-life will be comprised of one small green houseplant, one green bottle and one object of your choice (My third object will be a quartz crystal).
MATERIALS:
-Bring all of your alla prima supplies from the *Alla Prima Painting Materials List*.
-Setup your still life as shown in example.
-Make sure the fabric is a white or tan color with no printed decoration or textural patterns of any kind (a simple bed sheet or pillowcase will be perfect).
-A single light source pointed at the still life (best not to do with direct sunlight interfering).
-A panel thinly primed with raw umber paint (can be primed in acrylics) * IF YOU PRIME PANEL IN OILS DO THIS AT LEAST 3 DAYS BEFORE THIS CLASS*
October 21st
Figure Drawing Class 4
“One Long Pose”
For the final figure drawing class we will focus all of our efforts on one long pose.
This long pose will be between 3 - 3.5 hours long.
MATERIALS:
-A black and white printout of the long pose.
-a sketchbook of your choice for the warm-up poses.
-one nice piece of A3 sized toned paper (not too dark) clipped or taped to a board/ hard surface (example provided).
-an HB Pencil (for construction).
-one darker colored pencil of your choice, and one light, vibrant colored pencil (chose two colors that you feel work well together).
-a white pencil/ white fine liner/white charcoal pencil/ white conte crayon (one of any of these will work perfectly.
-a box cutter/ exacto-knife for sharpening our tools.
October 23rd
Alla Prima Class 4
“Paint a Landscape”
For our final Alla Prima class we will paint a landscape together. Combining the skills and efforts of all the knowledge that we’ve cultivated in the last classes, a harvest is in order. We will put all of these skills to good use by painting a lush oasis with running water from photo reference. A primary focus of this class will be on how to make a landscape in a photo appear that you’ve painted it from life.
MATERIALS:
-Bring all of your alla prima supplies from the *Alla Prima Painting Materials List*.
-a printout in color of the landscape photograph that is provided.
-a panel primed with a light sky blue color (can be primed in acrylics)* IF YOU PRIME PANEL IN OILS DO THIS AT LEAST 3 DAYS BEFORE THIS CLASS*.