February 2010
Damien Bartoli (1947-2009)
February 28, 2010
| 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
February 28, 2010
| 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"
February 22, 2010
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
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February 22, 2010
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New Artworks for the ARC Living Masters Gallery for ARC Living Artist™ Mark Lovett
February 19, 2010
| Four new images have been added to the gallery of ARC Living Artist™, Mark Lovett. Click here to visit the Mark Lovett gallery. |  |
February Studio Talk at GCA: <i>Hamlet's Classicism</i>
February 18, 2010
 | 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."
February 18, 2010
| 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
February 17, 2010
| 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
February 12, 2010
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ARA Alumnus Receives Prestigious Vatican Commission
February 12, 2010
| 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
February 11, 2010
| ARC Approved™ Murdoch Studio and Art School | ||
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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.
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LAAFA Accepting Instructors Applications
February 5, 2010
| 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
February 5, 2010
| 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. | 
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Valentine' Day Specials from ARC Store to Benefit Art Renewal Center®
February 5, 2010
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
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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
February 5, 2010
| 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. |  |
| Register at: www.laafa.org or call 818-708-9232 for more details or to register. | |