Instructor:  Bill Buchman

Thursday and Friday 

Feb 7, 2013   1 pm – 3 pm

Feb 8, 2013   11 am – 4 pm

Bldg 400 Studio B 

$150

Description: The natural connection between Zen and painting goes back many centuries in China and Japan. This natural connection evolved because spontaneity and authenticity are essential to both activities. Performing any skilled activity at the highest level, whether for work or for play, requires relaxed concentration devoid of self-consciousness effort or distracting thoughts. Many painters, musicians, athletes and performers of all types, though unacquainted with Zen, have experienced such exceptional "in the zone" moments of heightened ease and oneness with their craft when all other thoughts and concerns drop away. 

The traditions, techniques and tools of Zen painting and calligraphy are intended to cultivate this type of experience. In particular, the Sumi brush, by its very design and nature, largely unchanged for over two thousand years, encourages and teaches calmness and the natural oneness of performer and performance. Come join local and national instructor Bill Buchman as he presents his unique take on Zen philosophy, traditions and techniques and see how he blends these with Western methods and materials in his contemporary approach to making art. Materials will be provided.

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Back By Popular Demand!

February 11- 15, 2013

Monday – Friday

10 am – 4:30 pm 

Bldg 400 Studio B

$850

David Leffel brings a revolutionary approach to the classical tradition of painting. In a departure from the conventional emphasis on technique, Leffel stresses the "visual concept" that must first exist in the painter’s mind.　 It is upon this singular concept, Leffel argues, that the structure and framework of the painting depend, and without which the elements of technique cannot achieve their most profound qualities. Building upon the cornerstone of this abstract visual concept, Leffel explores the methods that allow the painter to give expression to that essential idea. From a discussion of composition, brushstroke, value, edges and color, the artist leads the class through the sculpting of three-dimensional life upon a flat canvas.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

David Leffel Artist Demonstration

Cultural Media Room

5:00 pm

$15

Biography: Internationally recognized as a 21^st Century Old Master, David Leffel illuminates his paintings with a light that seems to fall from deepest memory. Author of a new book, "An Artist Teaches", David has been featured in many publications, including American Artist and Southwest Art. Born in New York City, David graduated from Parsons School of Design and studied painting at the Art Students League of New York. Later, David returned to the League, where he taught painting for over 25 years. He has left an important legacy with the thousands of students he has taught.

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