Nancy Franke
Gesture and Feeling – Painting Studies of the Figure
November 1 & 2, 2018
Thursday & Friday
10 AM - 4:30 PM
$425
Max # of students: 15
This workshop is FULL, call to be placed on the wait list
Paint the figure with confidence!
Any subject can be broken down into simple shapes. We will learn to see as painters, first by doing some quick studies from simple still life objects.
Translating this understanding to painting children (or any figure) from photos will then be our focus, rather than painting detailed portraits, or rendering photographic images.
Simplifying the subject and capturing gesture and feeling will be emphasized. Bring photo references with good light effects (some photos will be provided too). Avoid school-type photos.
A live model session will be offered on the second morning.
Nancy will do demos each day and give lots of personal instruction. Bring big brushes, lots of paint, and expect to do 2 – 3 studies each day, as we experiment and have fun in a non-judgmental setting.
A signature member of Oil Painters of America, Nancy is a popular workshop instructor.
Some comments from past students:
“Just wanted to say that I had a total blast at your workshop and learned a lot of great stuff. Thank you bunches. You are a wonderful teacher! I think it's so smart to share with us your big concepts (so many good points) and how your think through and approach painting, then turn us loose, rather than getting hung up on the 'picky picky'. It was a very freeing experience.” M.S., Atlanta
“Just finished the most wonderful, awesome, incredible art teacher at a workshop in Atlanta... Nancy Franke! She can paint and she can teach and she is more fun than you can ever imagine!” J.N. Memphis
“THANK YOU for a FANTASTIC workshop!!! I feel I learned SO much, and as I mentioned to you, you really "energized" my painting gene.” C.S., Marietta
November 1 & 2, 2018
Thursday & Friday
10 AM - 4:30 PM
$425
Max # of students: 15
This workshop is FULL, call to be placed on the wait list
Paint the figure with confidence!
Any subject can be broken down into simple shapes. We will learn to see as painters, first by doing some quick studies from simple still life objects.
Translating this understanding to painting children (or any figure) from photos will then be our focus, rather than painting detailed portraits, or rendering photographic images.
Simplifying the subject and capturing gesture and feeling will be emphasized. Bring photo references with good light effects (some photos will be provided too). Avoid school-type photos.
A live model session will be offered on the second morning.
Nancy will do demos each day and give lots of personal instruction. Bring big brushes, lots of paint, and expect to do 2 – 3 studies each day, as we experiment and have fun in a non-judgmental setting.
A signature member of Oil Painters of America, Nancy is a popular workshop instructor.
Some comments from past students:
“Just wanted to say that I had a total blast at your workshop and learned a lot of great stuff. Thank you bunches. You are a wonderful teacher! I think it's so smart to share with us your big concepts (so many good points) and how your think through and approach painting, then turn us loose, rather than getting hung up on the 'picky picky'. It was a very freeing experience.” M.S., Atlanta
“Just finished the most wonderful, awesome, incredible art teacher at a workshop in Atlanta... Nancy Franke! She can paint and she can teach and she is more fun than you can ever imagine!” J.N. Memphis
“THANK YOU for a FANTASTIC workshop!!! I feel I learned SO much, and as I mentioned to you, you really "energized" my painting gene.” C.S., Marietta
Artist Bio
A longtime Atlanta resident, Nancy began painting as a child in Pennsylvania, studying with Glenn Brougher, a noted watercolorist. She went on to major in Fine Arts at Wilson College, and received her Masters Degree in Art History at UNC Chapel Hill. Primarily self-taught as an adult, she has also benefitted from workshop study with some of the finest painters today. She works mainly in oils and prefers to paint "alla prima," or in one sesssion if possible. Spontaneous brushwork and lively color are goals: she admires past masters such as Sargent, Sorolla, Potthast, and Bongart for their painterly and bravura styles.
Nancy has participated in numerous group and juried shows, and has received awards and honorable mentions along the way. She has been selected to participate in seven prestigious National Oil Painters of America exhibits, as well as two Salon International juried shows. A member of OPA, American Women Artists, the American Impressionist Society, and the Cherokee Art Advisory Board, Nancy has recently had six paintings chosen to be part of the St. Regis Hotel/Atlanta permanent collection. She is represented by Huff Harrington Fine Art in Atlanta, Anderson Gallery, St. Simons, GA, and Shain Gallery, Charlotte, NC.
2018 – Selected as one of twelve Exclusive Artists by Ballard Designs.
2017 –Two paintings juried into American Impressionist National Exhibits, Park City, Utah and Costa Mesa, CA. Awarded Signature Member Status, AIS.
2016 - Selected as an exhibiting artist in the Gallery 717 Invitational, featuring 14 top painters, Easton, MD, June - July, 2016 2015 – Painting included in OPA Signature and Master Signature Member Exhibit, Salmagundi Club, NYC 2014 – Painting accepted into National American Impressionist Society Exhibit, Fredericksburg, TX 2013 - Painting accepted into the National American Impressionist Society Exhibit, Charleston, SC 2013 2013 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Fredericksburg, TX 2012 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Evergreen, CO 2012 - Selected as Featured Artist for the Huntsville, AL Museum Gala, March, 2012; 2011 - Merit Award for Best Still Life, American Women Artists National Juried Show 2011 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Coeur d'Alene, ID 2011 - Two paintings accepted into Salon International, 2010 Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX 2010 - Awarded Signature Member status in Oil Painters of America 2010 - Two paintings accepted into Salon International, 2010, Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX 2010 - Salon International, 2010: Award of Merit from Everett Raymond Kinstler, Judge; also selected as one of the Jury's Top 60 2009 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Santa Fe, NM 2008 - "Inside, 2008- Three paintings included in the St. Regis Atlanta permanent collection 2007 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Fredericksburg, TX 2007 - Quinlan Visual Arts Director's Award 2006 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Missoula, MT.
Nancy has participated in numerous group and juried shows, and has received awards and honorable mentions along the way. She has been selected to participate in seven prestigious National Oil Painters of America exhibits, as well as two Salon International juried shows. A member of OPA, American Women Artists, the American Impressionist Society, and the Cherokee Art Advisory Board, Nancy has recently had six paintings chosen to be part of the St. Regis Hotel/Atlanta permanent collection. She is represented by Huff Harrington Fine Art in Atlanta, Anderson Gallery, St. Simons, GA, and Shain Gallery, Charlotte, NC.
2018 – Selected as one of twelve Exclusive Artists by Ballard Designs.
2017 –Two paintings juried into American Impressionist National Exhibits, Park City, Utah and Costa Mesa, CA. Awarded Signature Member Status, AIS.
2016 - Selected as an exhibiting artist in the Gallery 717 Invitational, featuring 14 top painters, Easton, MD, June - July, 2016 2015 – Painting included in OPA Signature and Master Signature Member Exhibit, Salmagundi Club, NYC 2014 – Painting accepted into National American Impressionist Society Exhibit, Fredericksburg, TX 2013 - Painting accepted into the National American Impressionist Society Exhibit, Charleston, SC 2013 2013 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Fredericksburg, TX 2012 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Evergreen, CO 2012 - Selected as Featured Artist for the Huntsville, AL Museum Gala, March, 2012; 2011 - Merit Award for Best Still Life, American Women Artists National Juried Show 2011 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Coeur d'Alene, ID 2011 - Two paintings accepted into Salon International, 2010 Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX 2010 - Awarded Signature Member status in Oil Painters of America 2010 - Two paintings accepted into Salon International, 2010, Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX 2010 - Salon International, 2010: Award of Merit from Everett Raymond Kinstler, Judge; also selected as one of the Jury's Top 60 2009 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Santa Fe, NM 2008 - "Inside, 2008- Three paintings included in the St. Regis Atlanta permanent collection 2007 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Fredericksburg, TX 2007 - Quinlan Visual Arts Director's Award 2006 - Painting accepted into prestigious National Oil Painters of America Juried Exhibit, Missoula, MT.