Dept. of Aesthetics Blog

Here are all the art supplies you need to draw a Bargue Plate using atelier methods. What is a Bargue Plate? Ready to start your…

Discover the techniques that are congruent with you artistic soul. “How should I draw?” is likely a question students have asked since ateliers were invented….

This drawing lesson is sure to be a hit with your high school students. Shiny! This slide art lesson plan helps high school students discover…

What is Atelier? Notional Space? Contours? Fret not my friend, this is your go-to artist dictionary for all those wonky terms people who draw and…

Mandy during her atelier training in Seattle, WA circa 2014 Do you take yourself seriously as an artist? Every now and then, it’s important to…

“Atelier” is simply the French word for “studio”. It is a place where artists train in order to master realistic drawing and painting skills. Today,…

Why a rose? Roses inspire many people and are one of the most desired subjects people wish to draw. In this article, I will take…

Why do grown adults insist they can not draw as well as a preschooler? When I tell someone that I am an artist, more often…

Discover the man who helped change the course of art education and become a founding instructor of the Rhode Island School of Design. “Landscape” by…