At Slark Atelier, or studio in English, our focus is on the fundamentals of drawing and painting, adopted from the 19th-century French Academies. We draw our inspiration from the Charles Bargue and Jean-Léon Gérôme drawing course.

 We specialize in the art of portraiture, figure drawing, Still-Life, and landscape. We use a variety of media, starting with a pencil and charcoal. Once the student masters that, we move on to oil paints. 

At Level 1: You will learn how to draw, starting with your first Bargue drawing, measure distances using a plumb line, understand shading, line quality, and texture. After working from  Bargue plates, we move on to a cast drawing, working from a 3D  plaster cast, in charcoal. 

While working from Bargues and casts, drawing from life is important. Open Studio Life Drawing every Thursday evening; our students are encouraged to attend.

At Slark Atelier, we use simple, easy steps designed to help you reach your artistic goals. Work at your own pace.

Custom-design your own course to meet your artistic goals.

We are also committed to helping students prepare their college portfolios.