Al Aire Libre

Al Aire Libre
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Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Jean Hildebrant paints in oil and pastel mediums. Specializing in portraits and figurative works. Jean also teaches classes and workshops on how to paint the portrait and figure in oil and pastel. For portrait commissions, contact the artist. As Jean continued seeking out ways to improve her talents, she attended workshops held by local artists and enrolled as an art major in the local college. As a result of her efforts, she won two scholarships to Scottsdale Artists School, based strictly on the merit of her work. She has studied with nationally known artists Albert Handell, Richard McKinley, Phil Beck, Bob Lemler, Ben Konis and Clayton J. Beck 111. Artists that have influenced her work include John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla and Anders Zorn. Jean's favorite subject is the human soul. She desires to capture the essence and inner beauty of the human spirit through the use of light and color. She wants her paintings to speak to the emotions and spirit of each person who views them. She paints realism with the purpose of leaving an indelible impression. Jean has exhibited and won numerous awards in local and national shows.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Sign up for Jean's Pastel Workshop


Drawing & Painting Portraits in Pastels
A series of four classes

Instructor: Jean Hildebrant

Tuesdays: January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2010
-or-
Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2010
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Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

$120 + supplies

Students at all levels are welcome in this portrait class where they will explore values,
shapes, colors and edges. Instruction will include structure and proportions of the head.
You CAN paint a beautiful pastel portrait from your own large photo reference or one
provided.

Sign up by calling Arizona Art Supply at: (602) 264-9514.

Arizona Art Supply
(Phoenix Store)
4025 N. 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 86016
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1 comment:

  1. SokeshodaiDecember 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Jean,
    Your portraits are extraordinary - I'm a great fan of your art.
    Dan

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