Heartland Art Club

05/28/2026

Figure painters, this one is worth your weekend. St. Louis artist Melissa Tychonievich is leading a two-day alla prima oil painting workshop on July 25-26, working from a live model in one long pose.

Each day starts with a demonstration, then you work through the painting yourself with personalized feedback from Melissa. The focus is on balancing form, color, value, and brushwork while painting the figure directly from life, no drawing or underpainting.
Melissa holds an MFA in Painting from the University of Miami and has exhibited nationally. She teaches at St. Louis Community College and St. Charles Community College.

$195. Members save 10%.

Register here: heartlandartclub.org/event/alla-prima-figure-workshop-with-melissa-tychonievich-7-25-2026-7-26-2026/

"The term “Alla Prima” is a traditional French art term that translates to “all at once,” and this describes the process of painting directly onto the white canvas without the use of a drawing or underpainting. In this two-day oil painting workshop, students will work from the live model in ...

05/28/2026

Still life painters, this one's for you. Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick is coming to Kirkwood for a three-day workshop on alla prima oil painting, June 26-28.

Sarah's approach, Loose Realism, is about learning to stop sooner. Working with a six-color split-primary palette, you'll move from black-and-white studies to full color, building compositions with life and movement while keeping the freshness that overworked paintings lose. Big brushes, quick studies, and a step-by-step process you can actually take home.

All levels welcome! $550. Members save 10%.

Register here: heartlandartclub.org/event/loose-realism-painting-the-still-life-in-oil-with-sarah-sedwick-6-26-2026-6-28-2026/

Loose Realism: Painting the Still Life in Oils Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Paint looser and more confidently during this three-day workshop with Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick! Take a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color. Build a beautiful...

05/23/2026

✨ Heartland Artist Spotlight! ✨

We are thrilled to celebrate one of Heartland’s talented artists, Jo Jasper Dean, recently featured in St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles Magazine! 🎉

In the article, “Electric & Alive,” Jo shares her passion for oil painting and her vibrant approach to color. Her paintings pulse with movement, saturated color, and a sense of emotional immediacy that truly lives up to the title.

As Jo describes it, her work blends the realism of the masters with the expressive freedom of bold, luminous color, creating paintings that feel immersive and energetic.

Congratulations, Jo, on this wonderful recognition! We are proud to have you as part of the Heartland artist family.

📖 Featured in St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles Magazine
🎨 Artist: Jo Jasper Dean

05/22/2026

Happening NOW: Lisa Ober demonstrates the art of pastel to a very attentive class! The gallery is transformed with easels and workstations set up throughout the space, remaining open during these workshops, giving any visitors the chance to observe the students at work. Many are professional artists.
The energy of the gallery is simply wonderful to be a part of during these classes.

05/21/2026

Thank you HAC members and followers. . .we made it to the final round of St. Louis Magazine's A-list Awards for best Art Gallery! Now we're asking your help us get to the top. Vote early and often, that is vote everyday through June 16.

🔗 to vote: https://www.stlmag.com/alist

Select the Arts & Entertainment category and then Art Galleries. Scroll down to find Heartland Art Club .

Thank you from the bottom of our ❤️ at Heartland!

05/16/2026

Sold! This exquisite little oil painting by Arena Shawn. The customer stopped in on a rainy Saturday for his wife’s birthday.
The gift of original art - what a great idea. Enjoy!

05/15/2026

This summer Heartland Art Club is offering the AP Art & Design Summer Prep Workshop tailored to high school students enrolled in AP Art in the upcoming school year! Join instructors Mary Drastal and Stacey McAdams as they delve deeply into the Foundations of Art & Design, exploring elements, principles, composition, color, and contrast, with a focus on their relevance to the upcoming AP Art & Design Portfolio.

During this 6-week workshop, students will have the opportunity to experiment with various 2-D techniques and mediums under the guidance of both your teachers and visiting artists.
When: Tuesdays, July 7 – August 11, 2026, 9am – 12pm
Fee: $450*
Limited to 12 participants
* Some Full-Tuition Scholarships Available

https://heartlandartclub.org/ap-art-design-summer-prep-workshop/

05/13/2026

We don't often have still life workshops, and Sarah Sedwick's will be outstanding for all skill levels. There are still a few seats available.

Register here:

Loose Realism: Painting the Still Life in Oils Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Paint looser and more confidently during this three-day workshop with Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick! Take a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color. Build a beautiful...

05/11/2026

An absolutely enjoyable evening to be remembered by all! Thank you to all who showed up for Henryk’s exhibit, and to the efforts of everyone who made this evening possible! Henryk was definitely there in spirit ❤️🎨 thank you to Mary Young and Ann Skelton for capturing the evening!

05/07/2026

HAC is very excited to host our current show, Henryk Ptasiewicz, His Life, His Art. Please join us this weekend at the opening receptions on Friday, May 8 from 5–8pm and/or Saturday, May 9 from 6–8pm. Celebrate with us the incredible talent of this beloved St. Louis artist and the wonderful legacy he left us.