Advanced Painting Class is a contemporary class exploring the construction process of painting. Benson chose to paint a golden eagle. The process began with thumbnail sketches depicting simple design ideas. Beson incorporated a tree branch and a cloudy sky in the background. Each student drew a detailed drawing that was carefully outlined in black. The paintings are rendered background to foreground working in light to dark ink washes. Benson made great effort to add details to each individual feather in his under painting.

Advanced Painting Class is a contemporary class exploring the construction process of painting. Ken chose to paint a bald eagle. The process began with thumbnail sketches depicting simple design ideas. Ken incorporated the American flag in the background. Each student drew a detailed drawing that was carefully outlined in black. The paintings are rendered background to foreground working in light to dark ink washes. Ken used light gray, brown and blue washes to render the white feathers of the eagle's head and neck.

Advanced Painting Class is a contemporary class exploring the construction process of painting. Alex painted a barn owl. The process began with thumbnail sketches depicting simple design ideas. Each student drew a detailed drawing that was carefully outlined in black. The paintings are rendered background to foreground working in light to dark ink washes. Alex participated in the Advanced Painting Class this summer as an introduction to Beginning Painting. He did a great job.

Advanced Painting Class is a contemporary class exploring the construction process of painting. Lily chose to paint a humming bird. The process began with thumbnail sketches depicting simple design ideas. Lily layered ink washes to give the background a watercolor effect. Each student drew a detailed drawing that was carefully outlined in black. The paintings are rendered background to foreground working in light to dark ink washes. Lily's attention to detail is most notable in the accuracy of the hummingbird's head.

Advanced Painting Class is a contemporary class exploring the construction process of painting. Sophia chose to paint a pair of mandarin ducks, an honored symbol of love in Chinese culture. The process began with thumbnail sketches depicting simple design ideas. Sophia's strong initial drawing lead to the success of this painting. Each student drew a detailed drawing that was carefully outlined in black. The paintings are rendered background to foreground working in light to dark ink washes. Sophia did a wonderful job painting the many colors of the mandarin duck.