Saturdays | August 8th-29th | 2PM - 5PM
PORTRAITS 101
with Jessica Antonelli
This class is perfect for complete beginners, or those with a love of drawing portraits who want to evolve their style. You'll learn how to draw the face at different angles, master facial proportions and features, and play with color and design to convey personality. After this class, you'll feel confident drawing realistic faces and ready to continue your portraiture journey.
TEACHING ARTIST | Jessica Antonelli
Originally from Galveston, Texas, Jessica Antonelli graduated with a major in Art and a Masters in Education from Austin College. She learned the timeless drawing and painting techniques that make up her core curriculum while studying abroad in Florence, Italy.
Jessica taught art for 5 years in Texas public schools before moving to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a cultural icon of a city she’d fallen in love with. Now, she teaches adult students art techniques and guides them through the journey of creativity, both online and in Mexico.
The experience of teaching students from as young as 3 years old to 83 years old has given her a unique perspective in how humans develop creativity throughout a lifetime.
Having taught over 1,000 students of all ages how to draw, paint and create, Jessica is able to identify the sequences of most-common-mistakes (so that you can avoid them!) and pitfalls in both technique and mindset to avoid.
Her classes cater to each individual art student’s unique learning and artistic style, and encourage the varying abilities and interests of her students.
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Blank drawing sketchbook, 2B and 4B pencil, .05 or 08 Micron (or fine point felt tipped pen). No talent required ;)
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This class is conducted in Galveston Arts Center’s studio classroom located on the second floor of GAC.
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GAC Members enjoy 20% off of tuition. You must sign in with the email associated with your membership account to receive the discount. Full-time students, teachers/professors, and parents who homeschool can join at the Student/Educator level for just $30/year.
For liability reasons, please do not register a student who is a minor unless you are their parent or legal guardian.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Teachers, counsellors, etc. may nominate a student with whom they are professionally acquainted for a scholarship if they can attest to the the student’s interest in the subject and financial need. The student’s parent/legal guardian will be notified and given further instructions. You may not nominate your own child, dependent, or other close relation. GAC also offers financial assistance in an effort to ensure art education stay accessible to all families. Contact GAC’s education director to learn more! -
Deadline for enrollment is the Monday before the scheduled class.
Participant cancellation policy: missed or cancelled classes will not be refunded.
In the rare event of GAC cancellation due to unavoidable circumstances, we will make every effort to schedule a make-up session on an alternate date.
Group communications are conducted through email. Please check your inbox for announcements.
PORTRAITS 101
Saturdays | August 8th - 29th | 2PM - 5PM