Connie Olson Studio

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Oct 28, 2009
By: Olga
Connie Olson Studio
301 Frys Way
Summerville , SC 29483

Connie Olson Studio far exceeded my expectations as to what art instruction should be. Emphasis is on design and composition, however, every facet of art is covered as you learn what the great masters learned, with the advantage of today's technology and products. The lectures, class discussions, and individual instruction are very stimulating.

Pros: Connie's individual attention to each student is of tremendous value. This is a teacher that loves what she does. The value far exceeds the price for each course.

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By: Dick
Connie Olson Studio
301 Frys Way
Summerville , SC 29483

I believe that Connie Olsons Studios is the best art instructional facility in the lowcountry. There you will learn what is behind the works of the great masters. You will learn about design and composition(the groundwork of all art)and how to apply it correctly to your own work. The small classes allow for an above average level of one-on-one instruction. If you are serious, and I mean really serious, about your art, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!!!!

Pros: The prices are right, the atmosphere is great and the instruction is very good and professional.

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301 Frys Way
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  • Artists - Fine Arts

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  • Art School
  • Design, Drawing & Painting
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  • Lectures on the Old Masters
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  • Charleston Artist Guild/Gallery
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    9 week Foundation Drawing
    9 week Individual Study Class
    8 Week Advanced Color Theory
    9 Week Studio Time (Individual Study Students only)
    14 Week Children's Class
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    • Art Supplies, Instructional Books
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    Charleston Area - SC Art School

    NEW CLASSES IN FOUNDATION DRAWING START  JANUARY 2010

    LEARN TO DRAW!

     

    November and December at the Studios continues with the fall classes. The next scheduled new classes in the beginning class called Foundation Drawing starts in January 2010. New Workshops for November and December are as follows: 

    November Workshops:

    • The Sight Size Method - November 10
    • Pointillism - November 17

    December Workshops:

    • Design & Composition - December 1
    • Proportions of the Head - December 8
    • Color Theory - December 15

     These are all day workshops and start at 10 am - 3:30 pm.

    What to Expect As A Beginner

    In Foundation Drawing you will learn how to use line rhythm, learn about composition patterns and  abstract design elements underneath each Old Master picture. Art history is studied in the lectures so you understand where and when all these incredible insights were developed. It is a well rounded course. But it needs one ingredient... your desire! If you desire to be an artist,  you have to work hard and study. It is a fascinating course where art is taught as in the days of Michelangelo where he learned all the skills and all the techniques before he expressed himself. Without the tools for self-expression, you are merely reinventing the wheel. Come and see how that wheel was invented and reap the benefits of years of knowledge handed down from the Old Masters themselves!

    Connie Olson

    A true work of art is never an accident. Before photography, drawing was taught to everyone. People recorded their vacations, understood the basic principles of art and knew enough to appreciate good art. In today's society with no education in drawing, art patrons try to educate themselves in the only things they think will help... art history and art appreciation. But this is not enough. The missing link for their success in appreciating good art is to understand drawing, the language of art.

    The prevailing manner of teaching art in the '60s and '70s was 'just express yourself'. Foundation courses of drawing were not a part of the curriculum. Rules were thrown out in the hopes that students would not be too stiff and academic. Instead, they lost the most basic of rules for any profession: one must learn one's craft!

    In today's world, most people I talk to about drawing believe that drawing and painting require neither study nor struggle. They believe you either have it or you don't. But this is not true.  In the Renaissance days, a young boy was brought by his father to the master artist in town in the hopes that the master would take him in. In those days being an artist was a good way to make a living. And, in 6 to 9 years of constant study, these young boys from your average blue collar workers, became the next painters of Florence, Italy. The words talent and genius were rarely used. Through rigorous study, they learned all the skills and all the craft from the master artist.

    The caliber of work is determined by the amount of study and work that an artist is willing to do. A true work of art reveals the level of the artist's mind and imagination. It requires time and study as they evolve into a master of their craft. Only then, can the artist have the tools 'to truly express themselves'.

    "Whatever you can do or dream you can, Begin it!  Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.  BEGIN IT NOW! "Goethe"

    Serving the Charleston South Carolina area.

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