Studio Incamminati, School for Contemporary Realist Art

11/29/2022

Recent, quick drawings (1-4 hours) by student .shanks.

Short studies offer the opportunity and challenge of learning to prioritize critical information in order to convey a visual story.

11/23/2022

“Bed,” Kerry Dunn, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches, 2022.

Kerry’s () painting is currently featured in “Lineage,” an exhibition at the Salmagundi Club.

Come on out to the next Thursday, December 1st from 6 pm-8 pm for the public reception! Register on their site for guaranteed (free) admission.

11/23/2022

“Lineage," an exhibition featuring work by prominent artists of past and present, is currently on display through December 10th at The Salmagundi Club () in New York with a public reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6 pm-8 pm.

Several artists from the Studio Incamminati community will have work displayed including Kerry Dunn (), JaFang Lu (), Dan Thompson (), and founding father, Nelson Shanks (.shanks)!

Honoring the traditional formation and development of an artist from apprentice to Master, “Lineage” is an exhibition of drawings, paintings, and sculptures illuminating the encouragement that The Salmagundi Club has given to generations of artists through a vast network of interaction.

Pictured:
1) “Cultist,” Nelson Shanks, oil on canvas, 24 x 16 inches, 2010.
2) “Marisa Tomei,” Nelson Shanks, oil on canvas, 32 x 48 inches, 2008-2009.
3) “Portrait of Dave Altieri,” Dan Thompson, oil on canvas, 24 x 20 inches, 2014.
4) “Jeff,” JaFang Lu, oil on canvas, 24 x 18 inches, 2022.

11/22/2022

11/16/2022

💫 TONIGHT! Join us for “A Conversation with the Artist” with at 6 pm.

This presentation will be live-streamed as well as in-person at on the 7th floor.

Link in bio to register!

11/14/2022

🔥 Portrait by current student, .

11/10/2022

Lesson of the day: don’t be (or draw) a Neanderthal. 😆

Instructor, Kerry Dunn (), teaches students about rhythm and proportion in his weekly portrait class.

11/09/2022

📡 Join us for the next Bennett-Schmidt lecture featuring, Luis Álvarez Roure on Wednesday, November 16th at 6 pm! This event will be live-streamed and in-person on the 7th floor of

"Luis Álvarez Roure is an award-winning artist known for his figure and still-life paintings as well as his portraits of internationally known personalities such as Philip Glass, Paul Volcker, Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, and Cándido Camero among others. He was the Draper Grand Prize winner and the People’s Choice Award of the 24th Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition celebrated in Atlanta, GA in April, 2022."

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11/07/2022

Thank you to all of those who came to the opening of our recent exhibition. It was a beautiful evening commemorating the life and work of an artist who touched the hearts of many. Although Pat will be deeply missed, his exuberance and passion will continue speaking to us through the legacy of work he left behind, urging us to persevere in the meaningful and philosophical pursuit of creating.

11/03/2022

has been celebrating Día de los Mu***os with live performances and special events! In addition, they teamed up with artist Reyna Guzmán to create a gorgeous community altar as a way to honor the passing of loved ones.

We're thrilled to be a part of such a special artistic community and culture!

11/01/2022

We hope everyone had a witchy Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🎃

Painting by instructor,

Natalie painted this portrait after fellow instructor, Rachel Pierson, showed up to class decked out as the wicked witch from the Wizard of Oz!

10/26/2022

Remember to join us THIS Friday, October 28th at 5:30 pm for the opening reception of, “The Art of Patrick Connors (1958-2022): Bridging Poetry and Vision” - an exhibition honoring the life and works of a beloved Philadelphia painter, with over 90 original drawings and paintings together for the first time.

10/17/2022

👋🏼 Are you a professional model or have you ever thought about modeling at a studio for artists? Studio Incamminati is currently hiring models for figure and portrait classes! No experience required.

Our only requirement is that applicants have availability for at least one weekday, 9 am-4:30 pm.

To learn more, please visit our website (studioincamminati.edu) and look under Contact - Opportunities and Internships.

10/13/2022

Please join us Friday, October 28th at 5:30 pm for the opening reception of a special exhibition, "The Art of Patrick Connors (1958-2022): Bridging Poetry and Vision."

The first retrospective of this beloved Philadelphia painter and art instructor, the exhibition features over 90 original oil paintings and drawings distinguished by an enchanting lyricism and a masterful approach to perspective.

For those who sought information regarding a special tribute to the life and work of Patrick Connors or who were unable to attend the memorial service last spring, we hope you'll attend. A microphone will be ready for attendants that would like the opportunity to reminisce and share stories in honor of him.

10/12/2022

📡 Tune in TONIGHT for the next Bennett-Schmidt lecture featuring artist, !

"Kurt Kauper is a painter whose work had, for the past fifteen years, been images of familiar cultural icons - opera divas, Cary Grant, hockey players, and Barack and Michelle Obama – seen in a variety of unfamiliar ways. His figure paintings of historical and imagined people tend to leave expectations unfulfilled, and elide simple categorization. In contradistinction to his clear and precise articulations of form, Kauper’s content is characterized by indeterminacy, unintentionality, ambiguity, fluidity, destabilization, strangeness, amorality, uselessness, and the neutral."

🎤 This will be an in-person event as well as live-streamed.

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10/11/2022

💥 Class is in full swing in level one with gesture drawings and charcoal wipe-outs!

Students learn how to capture the gesture of a pose by utilizing a simple framework of linear lines and salient landmarks of the figure.

Using a linear approach trains the eye to see critical information without being impeded by unnecessary detail. Once basic proportions and gesture are established, students begin to shift into structural and anatomical thinking. In due course, these seemingly opposing modes will marry, informing one another from the onset.

👉 Swipe for the progression of a typical charcoal drawing by instructor,

10/07/2022

🎨 You’re not going to want to miss this HIGHLY informative workshop, October 14th-16th, regarding best painting practices with experts from Natural Pigments! Located on the west coast, they won’t be back to visit for another seven years! 😱

🔥THIS IS YOUR CHANCE to pick the brains of George O’Hanlon and Tatiana Zaytseva for best painting practices based on conservation research.

“Natural Pigments spent years developing a technical workshop to teach skills that are not taught in art schools and universities—a thorough understanding of artists’ materials and tools, what they are designed to do, when to choose them and how to provide considerable longevity to your finished work. This workshop covers the most important aspects of painting that have proven to be the best practices over the centuries.

This informative workshop includes all aspects of constructing a painting, from the support and ground to the final layers. Practical procedures will be clearly explained and demonstrated on building your oil paintings based on conservation research during the past century. This workshop is designed for painters of all mediums, but particular emphasis will be given to oil painting.”

👉 SIGN-UP at StudioIncamminati.edu

✨ Link in bio ✨
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10/06/2022

Sketchbook drawing by instructor,

Students enjoyed an engaging lunchtime lecture last week by fellow, diving into the science of art! Discussing the effects of various optical illusions and other phenomena reinforced the notion that “learning to draw is learning to see.”

Thank you, Scott! 🔥

10/05/2022

📡 Tune into the next Bennett-Schmidt lecture Wednesday, October 12th, featuring artist, !

"Kurt Kauper is a painter whose work had, for the past fifteen years, been images of familiar cultural icons - opera divas, Cary Grant, hockey players, and Barack and Michelle Obama – seen in a variety of unfamiliar ways. His figure paintings of historical and imagined people tend to leave expectations unfulfilled, and elide simple categorization. In contradistinction to his clear and precise articulations of form, Kauper’s content is characterized by indeterminacy, unintentionality, ambiguity, fluidity, destabilization, strangeness, amorality, uselessness, and the neutral."

🎤 This will be an in-person event as well as live-streamed.

Register at StudioIncamminat.edu👉Events

(Link in bio!)

10/01/2022

💫 Support Studio Incamminati students TONIGHT at the 20th Anniversary Founders Day Gala!

With only a few tickets left, it’s not too late to enjoy an evening of live figure demonstrations, fine art, musical performances, and an overall great atmosphere.

👉 Join us at on the 7th floor from 6:30-9:30 pm!

Pictured student work by:

1) .haverkampart
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3) .art
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09/29/2022

Painting by on view and available.

Enjoy an evening of art and elegance at our 20th Anniversary Founders Day Gala THIS Saturday, October 1st at 6:30 pm.

🎟 Link in bio for tickets!

Unable to attend, but would like to contribute?

Training great artists takes the support of a community! Donations make a vital impact by offering struggling students the chance to receive an invaluable education in their pursuit of artistic excellence.

To donate, please visit:

StudioIncamminati.edu/support

09/28/2022

TONIGHT! Please join us for the returning Bennett-Schmidt Higher Aim of Art Lecture Series featuring, !

✨ 6 pm ✨

Register at StudioIncamminati.edu under the Events tab to receive the link for this live-stream presentation.

09/27/2022

We are thrilled to announce the first Bennett-Schmidt lecture of this season at Studio Incamminati, School for Contemporary Realist Art. Bennett Collection artist, one of the leading figurative realist painters, , will be discussing her path towards a new kind of realism, one that is just as much about the internal experience of being human as the external.

The lecture is on Sept. 28 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. EST and will be live streamed. To register for the lecture, go to https://studioincamminati.edu/school-events-aleah-chapin-in-search-of-the-real/

09/26/2022

This painting by will be on view and available in the opening exhibition, THIS Saturday, October 1st.

It’s not too late to purchase tickets for our fall fundraiser and special 20th Anniversary Founders Day Gala!

Join us for:

💫 A first look and chance to buy incredible artwork
✨ Special performances by the Academy of Vocal arts
💫 Cocktails and cuisine by Balboa Catering
✨ LIVE Demonstrations and auctions

Don’t miss it!

🎟 Link in bio 🎟

09/21/2022

Congratulations to S.I. Student, for winning the Vasari Excellence in Oil Painting Award at the show this past weekend! 🔥🔥

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09/16/2022

💥 The FREE Bennett-Schmidt Lecture Series on the Higher Aim of Art is starting up again!

We’re pleased to welcome Aleah Chapin Wednesday, September 28th at 6 pm for a live-stream presentation.

Aleah received her BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in 2009, her MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 2012, and has attended residencies at the Leipzig International Art Program in Germany and MacDowell in New Hampshire.

✨ In this lecture, Aleah will be discussing her path towards “a new kind of realism.”

Register:
StudioIncamminati.edu👉Events

09/15/2022

🎟 Have you bought tickets yet for our 20th Anniversary Founders Day Gala?!

Please join us ✨Saturday, October 1st✨ for a spectacular evening of fine art including live demonstrations and auctions, musical performances by the Academy of Vocal Arts, and much more.

🎟 Link in bio for tickets! ✨

Can’t make it, but would like to contribute to help students in need?

Please visit:

https://studioincamminati.edu/support/

09/13/2022

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👉 Visit us on the 7th floor for Bok Open Studios, Friday, October 14th from 6 pm-9 pm and Saturday, October 15th from Noon-6 pm. Tour the classrooms, check out beautiful art lining the walls by students and faculty, and see what the fellows are up to in their private studios. Afterwards, head up to Irwin’s for an incredible dining experience and cityscape views - they were recently selected as one of the top new restaurants in America! 👏