Capture the vitality and gesture of the life model under the guidance of Bruce Samuelson, master draftsman and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) professor Bruce Samuelson. Samuelson's work combines a virtuosity of Old Masters-influenced draftsmanship with elegant abstraction. Hone your own approach to the figure, whether academic or expressive, through Samuelson's individually-tailored instruction. Foundational principles of structure, anatomy, form and gesture will be presented through critique, and discussion of master drawings, past and present. Work in the media of your choice including graphite, charcoal, pastel and paint.
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Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 14 & 15, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: $425 (includes $30 model fee)
Register by: June 1 (space is limited)
Bruce Samuelson was born in Philadelphia and received his education at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where he served as a drawing and painting instructor as well as studio critic for all undergraduate and MFA programs for over 50 years. Samuelson has had numerous one-person exhibitions. His paintings and drawings are represented in numerous museums, universities and public collections, including The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Art Museum, the Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK, the Colgate University, NY; the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Throughout his career, Samuelson has received many awards and has been recognized as a leader in contemporary figurative painting. He is represented by Stanek Gallery in Philadelphia.
