I am delighted to be the new Director/ Principal Instructor for the Oklahoma Academy of Classical Art. I look forward to maintaining the important fundamental ideals that Leslie put in place, as well as expanding the curriculum to employ the contemporary techniques that I learned in my time at Ani Art Academy Waichulis.
In the Adkisson Atelier, students will be allowed to continue previous/current creative projects as well as work through tested exercises that advance understanding of how to translate subjects from life to a 2D surface. In addition to working from life, students will learn how to photograph references, photoshop basics, lessons in composition, and how to create a realistic piece using a photograph reference. This and other classes will resume the week of July 13th and registration will be available on the website on July 3rd.
I look forward to working with Claire, Chris and Tracey to grow OACA and instilling a passion for virtuosity in the students that choose to study with us! I look forward to seeing you all in the studio soon!
First Blog Post
Helloooooo world!! My first blog post! I suppose this is going to be about what I am up to, where I am in this endeavor to be a professional artist. The last year or so I have continued working through the Language of Painting program, in addition to teaching a charcoal and pastel class at the Oklahoma Academy of Classical Art. I enjoy teaching and get great fulfillment from seeing my students progress.
In October, I was in an exhibition at Lovett’s Gallery in Tulsa, OK with Ani Art Academy apprentices and affiliates. Many artists were in attendance and it was so great to see everyone. I miss them very much!
Currently I am working through the sphere repetition portion of the curriculum as well as the above creative piece, which is unnamed at this time! It has been a challenge. Pretty small, being a 5 X 7, with so much visual information. I have learned a lot while working through this and am pleased with my progress so far!