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Scott Kennedy, ARC Salon Finalist, is now approved as an ARC Approved™ Living Artist

2010-03-22T08:17:00.000-07:00

Scott Kennedy, is now an ARC Living Artist.
Scott was a finalist in the International 2008/09 ARC Salon™ Competition for this painting, A Quiet Thought Click here to visit the Scott Kennedy gallery on ARC.

Cast Drawing DVD on ARC

2010-03-16T12:44:00.000-07:00

Cast Drawing DVD No matter what your skill level, classical sight-size techniques enable the artist to approach any drawing or painting in a systematic way. You will be able to refine, correct, and resolve problems, step-by-step, each in preparation for the next stage of the drawing. With practice, and as the eye develops, this method allows for greater freedom and expression in one’s art.
	DVD Topics include: Setting up your cast drawing Understanding your materials Using the sight-size technique to measure Understanding light, value, accents & highlights Accurately reproducing any cast and more... Click here to order your Cast Drawing DVD

Timeless Treasures The Art of Stephen Gjertson now available through ARC

2010-03-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

Timesless Treasures
The Art of Stephen Gjertson
by Annette LeSueur

ARC Living Master™ Stephen Gjertson is one of a group of contemporary representational artists who call themselves "Classical Realists" :
Classical because they have a passion for order, beauty and the great art of the past; Realists because they love the visible world and work primarily from life. Trained by Richard Lack at Atelier Lack during the early 70's, Gjertson has spent twenty years creating works that reflect his love of nature and family, and his deeply held religious convictions.

With over 50 color plates and numerous b/w studies, this book, itself, is indeed a "treasure".
Click here to buy this book.

Florence Academy Alumni Exhibition

2010-03-16T10:58:00.000-07:00

ARC Approved™ Atelier Florence Academy of Art presents:

The Florence Academy of Art Fifth Alumni Exhibition

Stables of the Corsini family home, Via Il Prato, 58, Florence, Italy
Exhibition Dates, May 13-16, 2010
Private Showing for Academy Patrons, May 11, 2010

An unforgettable event with new drawings, paintings and sculptures by the academy's director, Daniel Graves, and over 100 of the Academy's alumni.

Click here for more information.
Email: info@florenceacademyofart.com

Hard Times: An Artist's View Opens at the Springville Museum

2010-03-11T08:52:00.000-08:00

Hard Times: An Artist's View

Springville Museum of Arts
Springville, Utah
March 13 - April 25, 2010

This outstanding show of contemporary realists began at the Thomas Kearns McCarthey Gallery in Park City, Utah and will open at the Springville Museum of Art on March 13th.

Two Worlds
by Max Ginsberg
From the Collection of Fred and Sherry Ross

"...This exhibition is about the 'inkling' awareness and 'stirrings' of consciousness that we are indeed our brother's keeper. Hard Times: An Artist's View is a cautionary tale that provident living is wisdom in an illusionary world."
Vern G. Swanson, Ph.D
Director
Springville Museum of Art

To read Dr. Vern Swanson's forward and view the 53 page Exhibition Catalogue with an essay by curator Traci Fieldsted, click here

Hard Times: An Artist's View will travel to the Butler Institute of American Art Trumball Branch, in Howland Township, Ohio, May 16- June 27, 2010.

Major Articles Featuring ARC Living Master™ Mario Robinson

2010-03-03T10:27:00.003-08:00

I have for several years now considered Mario Robinson to be one of the most talented living artists, who also happens to be a well-recognized ARC Living Master™.

His paintings capture much of the emotional essence of black America, and he does so with a singular directness which compels empathy in his viewers for the sadness, joy, or psychic torment in nearly every one of his subjects. If you ever have the chance to experience a grouping of his works together, you’re likely to see any number of art loving visitors mesmerized by one powerful composition after another….riveted by this artist's rare and exceptional talent for subtle nuanced dramatic intensity in scenes from everyday life. The simpler his composition the more complex the emotions.

Apparently a growing following for his work has been mounting, recently culminating in major articles in The Watercolor Artist Magazine and a second recent interview by Didi Menendez, the editor of Poets and Artists Magazine
[Click here to read the interview].

--ARC Chairman, Fred Ross

The Watercolor Artist magazine, which features the work of Mario Robinson is on newsstands now. Over the years, Mr. Robinson has taken part in several interviews. This particular article is unique, whereas it breaks down his work day and documents his process with corresponding photographs. Written by the features editor, Sarah A. Strickley, the result is an in-depth and well written article. To read an excerpt from Sarah's blog, with "5 Quick Tips from Mario Robinson", click here.

LAAFA Registration: Sessions Classes Start April 5, 2010

2010-03-03T10:27:00.001-08:00

ARC Approved LAAFA is now accepting applications for their Fall Full-time Program
Classes start October 4, 2010
LAAFA offers a realist Full-time program to Atelier students.
Now, in addition to the complete linear progression of classes provided in the regular curriculum for Atelier students, all Full-time students also have unlimited access to all LAAFA sessions classes and uninstructed workshops.
Virtual Tour: www.laafa.org/virtualtour/

Sessions Part-time Spring Program
Classes start April 5, 2010
LAAFA invites you to our Spring Open House on March 20th, 2010 from 11am - 4pm. Participate in our Free demos, lectures & workshop. View our Spring Brochure as we are offering a wide array of classes focusing on the traditional and conceptual side of art making. Plus, this quarter is our New 10-Week Unlimited Uninstructed Workshop Pass offered 6 days a week for only $170.00!
Visit the LAAFA Website: www.laafa.org

Damien Bartoli (1947-2009)

2010-02-28T14:40:00.000-08:00

The Art Renewal Center® has some extremely sad news to report. Damien Bartoli, the Bouguereau biographer, who worked with ARC Chairman, Fred Ross M.A. and Dr. Vern Swanson to produce the first comprehensive Catalogue Raisonné on William Bouguereau passed away in mid-December.

Mr. Bartoli worked tirelessly on the Bouguereau Catalogue Raisonné project from the very beginning until last July, when content for the 30-year effort was handed over to our co publisher for final layout and printing.

He continued to work with Mr. Ross on other projects* until the day before he died, apparently from a heart attack while driving from Paris to Belgium.

We have lost a great friend and colleague. Our hearts go out to his wife, Martine and their two children, Xavier and Laetitia.

Sadly, as this publication is about to be realized, he will never see the fruits of his life's most important work.
We are all heart broken beyond words.

--ARC Chairman, Fred Ross

*Their latest collaboration: an in-depth analysis of Bouguereau's drawings and studies as well as the extended legacy of his students who became famous in their own right. (see: list of Bouguereau's students in the Bouguereau gallery ).

Improved Access to Recent Updates

2010-02-28T13:49:00.000-08:00

You may have already noticed a few improvements in the way this website shows new updates. First, in the right column (you have to scroll down a bit to see it) there's a list of the new artworks, articles, ARChive posts, etc. for a quick check. We also have a page that shows the latest artworks added to the site available at http://www.artrenewal.org/pages/recentchanges.php which shows the newest works in thumbnail form for easy browsing. Give it a try and let us know how you like it!

The Dahesh Museum Presents "Becoming an Artist: The Academy in 19th-Century France"

2010-02-22T13:25:00.000-08:00

presents
Becoming an Artist: The Academy in 19th-Century France
February 26 - April 29, 2010 Monday through Saturday, 11-6

PALITZ GALLERY
Lubin House
11 East 61st Street
New York City
Admission is Free
For more information: www.daheshmuseum.org

The exhibition highlights the rigorous technical training and broad-based curriculum that attracted students from France and abroad to the highly selective French Academy.
The exacting system held competitions that rewarded excellence, created a hierarchy of preferred subject matter and allowed an unexpected variety of artistic expression. More than anything, the Academy was a crucial step to a successful career.

The Water Girl, 1885
by William Adolphe Bouguereau

New Artworks for the ARC Living Masters Gallery for ARC Living Artist™ Mark Lovett

2010-02-19T12:04:00.000-08:00

Four new images have been added to the gallery of ARC Living Artist™, Mark Lovett.

Click here to visit the Mark Lovett gallery.

Field of Gold
by Mark Lovett

February Studio Talk at GCA: Hamlet's Classicism

2010-02-18T13:48:00.000-08:00

FEBRUARY STUDIO TALK at ARC Approved™ Grand Central Academy :

Hamlet's Classicism

When: Tuesday, February 23
Where: GCA Cast Hall, 6th Floor
20 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036 (212) 730-9646
Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm
Free Admission / Space is limited!

Rufus Collins, a classically-trained New York actor who studied literature at Columbia College and acting in London at the Central School of Speech and Drama, will discuss Hamlet's interest in the ancient world and his classical orientation, particularly as it is expressed at the arrival of a troupe of itinerant actors in Act II, scene 2.

"This website is like a santuary for me."

2010-02-18T13:03:00.000-08:00

This website is like a sanctuary for me. It keeps me connected to the thoughts of rational thinking people. I'm a life long artist. My father started me off drawing at a very young age. Even in kindergarten the talent was recognized and I received attention for it. Now that I'm 51 yrs old I truly appreciate the role art has been in my life. I've studied Realism at the Atelier in Oakland ,CA. which is run by Mr David Hardy. I thank God I found that place!!! Though my studies there have ended I still feel such a part of that studio. I could probably use another couple of years under his tutalege,we'll see. This website helps me to stay the course. To hold up quality over quantity. To always give my best and to thirst for the knowledge to keep improving.
Its like what President Kennedy said about going to the moon. We do it not because its easy but because it is hard.

Ignacio Sandoval

David Hardy is an ARC Living Master™ and director of ARC Approved™Atelier School of Classical Realism in Oakland, California

Academy of Realist Art Expands in North America and Europe

2010-02-17T11:59:00.000-08:00

ARC Approved™ Academy of Realist Art is expanding its reach in North America and Europe in the coming months. While details won't be available until the official announcements are made, plans are in the works for ARA – with the enthusiastic support of local government agencies - to open a new school in a European resort location as early as June 2010.
Further:

The new ARA building in Europe

• ARA is also in the very early stages of considering a new site in the UK in response to popular demand.
• ARA Boston www.academyofrealistartboston.com is undergoing some major upgrades and grooming new instuctors to accommodate its growing student population and expanding workshop calendar schedule.
• Monart Art School, in Ottowa will now be home to an extended ARA curriculum, and will feature regularly scheduled workshops with senior ARA instructors.
Check the ARA website for updates at: www.academyofrealistart.com or email: info@academyofrealistart.com

Grand Central Academy June Classical Figure Sculpture Competition

2010-02-12T14:09:00.000-08:00

Announcing ARC Approved™
Grand Central Academy's 3rd Annual Classical Figure Sculpture Competition
June 7-11, 2010
Applications due April 1
The week-long schedule of sculpting and free public events will encourage classical figurative sculpture and bring together exceptionally talented artists, students, teachers and the public for dialogue review.
Applications are due Thursday, April 1, 2010 and are available for download here. For questions, please contact GCAsculpturecompetition@gmail.com .

ARA Alumni Receives Prestigious Vatican Commission

2010-02-12T13:49:00.000-08:00

Former ARC Approved™ Academy of Realist Art student and portrait specialist Will Nathans recently completed a portrait commission for the Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher in Vatican City.

The portrait will be kept in the Palazzo della Rovere in Vatican City where His Eminence is stationed.

"ARA training has empowered me artistically, for which I will be always grateful."
--Will Nathans

His Eminence Cardinal Foley
by Will Nathans

Murdoch Studio Figure Painting Workshop in historic Bucks County, PA

2010-02-11T11:18:00.000-08:00

ARC Approved™ Murdoch Studio and Art School

3 DAY FIGURE PAINTING IN OIL WORKSHOP
March 5-7, 2010(Friday- Sunday) 9am-4m
Learn to paint realistic flesh tones with a strong emphasis on accurate drawing and anatomy.

Location: The Stone Ridge Farm, a refurbished farm that used to belong to no less than the Pulitzer Prize winning writer Pearl S. Buck, now a working studio and lodging.

Click here for Class information.

LAAFA Accepting Instructors Applications

2010-02-05T13:01:00.000-08:00

ARC Approved LAAFA (Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art) is currently looking for talented instructors in figurative painting, drawing, and/or composition and color theory to become a part of our faculty. We are looking for open-minded artists who have a completely solid understanding of figurative form, but who value diversity and the modern art tradition as well.
LAAFA's foundation comes from a strong base in fundamental realism, embodied in the “Academy” movement of Europe and coupled with the modern “traditional” figurative movement in America. We balance the academic approach with a more realistic approach to figurative study that combines anatomy, gesture, form, and design with the comparative method.
Our LAAFA/Atelier curriculum represents a "contemporary dialogue with classical sources".In fact, as LAAFA develops toward BFA accreditation, special efforts will be made to develop general education courses which reflect that same respect for classical sources. Studio classes will maintain the tradition of the past, with an eye on the present. Our graduates will have a strong foundation of classical drawing and painting, tempered with a realization that we live in a progressive age where art making is more than just simple representation, it is a source of social change and awareness.
If you would like to start a discussion with LAAFA, please send a CV to us in care of Director, Cindy Jackson.

McCormack Studios 2010 Workshops Schedule Available

2010-02-05T12:38:00.000-08:00

The 2010 schedule for workshops held in the McCormack Studios is now posted.

The McCormack Studios, founded by ARC Master™ Paul McCormack, are housed in the former Historic Dutchess/Garner Print Works building in the Market Street Industrial Park of Wappingers Falls, NY.

Visit the workshop page of the McCormack Studios website for details and to reserve your spot.

Daughter of Hope
by Paul McCormack

Valentine' Day Specials from ARC Store to Benefit Art Renewal Center®

2010-02-05T11:25:00.000-08:00

VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL ON ARC'S
MOST ROMANTIC FINE ART PRINTS
On Special: 15% OFF
Springtime by Pierre-Auguste Cot and
Ravissement of Psyche by William Adolphe Bouguereau

Springtime
by Pierre-Auguste Cot

Ravissement de Psyche
by William Adolphe Bouguereau

In the Coupon Box at checkout, enter romanticprints for 15% off these romantic favorites or ValentinesDay2010 for 10% off your own personal favorite or ARC books, DVDs and catalogues.
*Offer expires March 15; Excludes preorders for the Catalogue Raisonné on William Bouguereau

ARC Approved™ LAAFA Workshops

2010-02-05T09:51:00.000-08:00

5-Day Figure Workshop
Instructor: Steve Huston
Wed-Sun, Mar. 24-28, 2010, 10am-5pm
2-Days of Drawing and 3-Days of Painting the figure

1-Day Color Concepts for Painters Workshop
Instructor: Nathan Fowkes
Saturday, February 27th, 2010, 10am-6pm

3-Day Composition Workshop
Instructor: Marshall Vandruff
Fri-Sun March 19th-21st, 2010.

Day Laborers
by Steve Huston

Guess the Artist Competition Has a Winner!

2010-01-19T10:09:00.000-08:00

The winner of our $1,000 competition is Joshua LaRock a former winner of an ARC Scholarship and a past student of the Water Street Atelier, an ARC Approved Atelier school. He happened to have noticed this very painting being advertized for sale on the website of Rehs Gallery and was the first of 3 people who got it right out of a few hundred who tried.

"The reason I ran this competition is because this was painted by William Bouguereau in 1875 right at the beginning of the period of Impressionism's supposed birth.
This painting singlehandedly disproves the "brilliant originality" of Impressionist techniques and their source as reported in most Modernist art history text books from the past 80 years."'
CLICK HERE for more information and to read the full article by ARC Chairman, Fred Ross

Murdoch Art Studio and School is now ARC Approved™

2010-01-05T14:18:00.001-08:00

Art Renewal Center® is pleased to announce that Murdoch Art Studio and School located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania is now ARC Approved™ and will be listed with our ARC Approved Ateliers and Schools as well as on the ARC Atelier Map.
Click here to visit the Murdoch Art Studio and School Gallery on ARC.

Drawing of Robert
by John Murdoch

ARC Has a New Look

2009-12-16T14:03:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce that we have completed a complete refurbishment of the ARC website. While a lot of it looks just the same as before, we have touched every page and every artwork and artist in the database and polished everything up a little bit. There are a lot of new things in place already and a whole lot of new features coming in the near future too. Here's a list of a few of the things you might notice right away:

The column of artworks on the right edge of most ARC pages will show much more interesting artworks and much more commonly ones relevant to whatever you are looking for. You don't need to do anything special to get them, just look and enjoy.

A new menu on every page with a reorganized and shorter list of options everywhere to help you find what you are looking for.

A new search field at the top of most windows (in the blue marble bar) that will allow you to immediately search not only for artists and artwork titles as you could before, but also for articles, ARChive postings, authors, ateliers, and more.

A new site map page that gives you a detailed view of everything on the site.

A new articles page showing the articles in various orders.

An improved search mechanism in the ARC Museum that will show a better selection of artist names when you don't quite remember how to spell an artist's name and better searching for artworks by title too.

We have added thousands of historical relationships between the artists in the ARC museum so that it is easier than ever to see who was who else's cousin, student, patron, or lover. Just look on the artist's pages in the museum.

As with any major project like this there are bound to be a few glitches, so if you see anything strange don't be shy about reporting it to us. Just send an email to webmaster@artrenewal.org and we'll get right on it. Please remember to send the exact URL where they error occurred and any error messages that might have appeared. If you have any other feedback or suggestions we would love to hear from you!';

ARC Approved™ Waichulis Studio Show with Current and Former Apprentices

2009-12-08T10:32:00.000-08:00

ARC Living Master™ Anthony Waichulis, proudly presents artwork from current and former apprentices of ARC Approved™ Waichulis Studio:
Capturing Realism 2009
7 November – 19 December 2009
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery-Misericordia University
301 Lake Street. Dallas,PA 18612