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Summer Youth Programs
please click for more information on our
Young Artist Program
and Portfolio Prep Program




New Workshop:

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Drawing the Clothed Figure
Michael Massen


Saturday, May 19th
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
$150



In this workshop, students will explore efficient ways of representing clothing and drapery through a series of lectures, demos, and drawings of the nude and clothed model.


Just like the human figure, clothing has an anatomy. And, as with drawing the nude, drawing the clothed figure becomes a simpler task once the component parts of drapery are well understood.

For more information on the instructor
and the workshop, please click here.

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We are now registering for the Spring Semester!
Classes run April 2nd through June 17th
     



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Jon deMartin's Classical Life Drawing Intensive, on March 23rd and 24th, was a great success. The classroom was packed on both days, and participants were highly appreciative of Jon's lectures and demos, as well as his guidance on working from the model. Thanks again to Jon and to all who gave such enthusiastic feedback.
 
     

Call 646.508.7645 to register for classes.


PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE


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'On Zack's Bay,' by David Peikon, 9 1/2 x 19 1/3, oil on linen

 

Instructor Highlight:
Dave Peikon


Dave Peikon's work hangs in private and corporate collections around the world.  In addition to exhibiting in eleven solo shows thus far, Dave has been featured in numerous publications, including American Artist magazine and the New York Times.  Also known for his striking portraits, Dave is honored to include among his clients such notables as author William F. Buckley, Jr.; Salvatore Ferragamo; Dr. James D. Watson, Nobel Laureate; and Dr. David Steinberg, President of Long Island University. 


 Dave's current course offerings are:  
 
Portrait   

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
 and Fridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.



'Amelia,' by David Peikon, 20 x 20, oil on linen


Landscape


Wednesdays, 2 - 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.


'Farm Pond,' by David Peikon, 30 x 40, oil on linen


 
"Dave Peikon is an accomplished, successful professional artist who is equally talented in the classroom. His many loyal students are inspired by his obvious love for his craft to work hard and enjoy the beauty of creating a piece of art. 
 
Dave's ability to spend time with each one of his students, helping develop their skills, is amazing. His approach-emphasizing the importance of observation-is simple, informative, direct, and clear, and his down-to-earth attitude creates a wonderful camaraderie.
 
I was fortunate to attend Dave's recent solo exhibition at Old Westbury Gardens, and experienced first-hand his magnificent paintings.  It is a privilege and an honor to study with him." 
   
~ Evelyn T., LIAFA Student

  

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Starting February 18th, 
we are offering a wonderful new  
half-semester class with  

Lauren Rosenblum:
 
 
Oil Painting:
Fundamentals & Historical Techniques


Saturdays, Feb. 18 - March 17,   
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  $250. 

   
  

Please click here  for a course description
and course materials.
You may join a class any time. 


Please call 646.508.7645 to register.  

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Tip File: How to Check Proportions While Painting

Posted on by Cherie Haas|Categories: Blogs, Composition, Subject, The Artist's Magazine Blog Tags: , . Bookmark the permalink.

In the November 2011 issue of The Artist’s Magazine, we share 28 tools you can’t live without in the feature article, “Tools That Are Tried-and-True.” In this excerpt, Robert Armetta shares his tip for checking proportions while painting.

“An inexpensive pair of plastic calipers enables me to check proportions easily and more accurately than simply using my thumb and the back of a paintbrush, which is the more common method. Because of the points on the calipers, I can check subtle proportional relationships between the corners of the eyes in a portrait, for example, and compare them with the width of the mouth.”

~Robert Armetta
painting proportion, drawing proportion, Robert Armetta artist, composition tip

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Recent Work
By Our Instructors

Laura

Standing Male Figure, by Steve Forster

 
Evening Light

Caumsett Beach
, by Dave Peikon.



Quiescence
, by Lauren Rosenblum

Pomegranate

Apples,
by Leeanna Chipana
 


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Student Spotlight

Drawing by:
Natalia Clarke

St. Jerome,
Graphite on Paper, 18" x 24"

Pyrrhic Victory

Click here for St. Jerome , step by step>>


NEW Anatomy Video with Robert Armetta. Click Here>>
Armetta Teaching Anatomy

Click here to read more>>



Robert Armetta Teaches at the New York Academy of Art.
Robert will teach an Atelier class and an anatomy course this Spring at the New York Academy of Art.


 
Notable Events


Instructor Dave Peikon
had an exhibition and sale
of his paintings, to benefit
Old Westbury Gardens.

The solo show opened
September 16, 2011

Please click here for more details.

Distinguished Service Award

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts Honors
Robert Armetta



The Founder and Director of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art has been honored with the 2011 Distinguished Service Award by the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts.
Read more>>

 

 
 
 


The Long Island Academy of Fine Art

14A Glen Street
(enter through gallery, Hersh Fine Art, in front, or student lounge in back)
Glen Cove, NY 11542

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For Billing or to Register Please Call:

646.508.7645