CONTEMPORARY ART by PETER M. ELLER

BEYOND THE POINT GALLERY

OIL PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES and MIXED MEDIA

 

AVAILABLE CLASSES

INSTRUCTOR: Peter M. Eller – BFA and MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute

STUDIO: 2339 Third street #22, San Francisco, CA 94107; phone/fax 415-776- 4986

e-mail: PELL52@earthlink.net 

website: www.petereller.net

 www.beyondthepointgallery.com

 Classes:

#1 Drawing class for beginners- Art Attracted People - Make art with fun for fun: Have Fun with Drawing Techniques and break the barriers   10 sessions x 3 hours each for $400.00

Goal: Break the barriers of drawing habits abilities to express yourself in  visual language.

 #2 Drawing class for beginners  #1- Classic Basics for Art Oriented Students at Stage One

10 sessions X 3 hours each for $420.00 including one class with a model. Class is limited to 5 students. "From the roots to the fruits"

Goal: Achieve knowledge of basic visual language-object, subject, concept and form, perspective, proportions, composition and drawing's skills in still life and landscape.

 #3 Drawing class for beginners #2 - Classic Basics for Art Oriented Students In Portrait at Stage Two

10 sessions X 3 hours each for $420.00 including one class with a model. Class is limited to 5 students.

Goal: Achieve knowledge of the basic visual language-object, subject, concept and form, composition and drawing's skills in Skull   and Portrait.

 #4  Drawing class for beginners #3 - Classic Basics for Art Oriented Students in Figure at Stage Three 

10 sessions X 3 hours each for $420.00 including one class with a model. Class is limited to 5 students.

Goal: Achieve knowledge of the basic visual language - object, subject, concept and form, composition and drawings skills in Skeleton and  Figure, basic colors, anatomy, skeleton and figure dynamics.

 #5 Painting for Art Oriented Students. Studio work. – 3 students maximum 

10 sessions x 3 hours for $600.00

Goal: Developing your artistic unique style.

 #6 Critique seminar  One on One sessions

This meeting is by appointment only for 1 to 3 hours.  $75.00 per hour. Minimum of 1 hour.

Bring your work, or invite me to your studio. The discussion-tutorial is to discover the way for you to reach your next level of developing your art.

 #7 Consulting time for art students, candidates for art colleges and academies in Drawing, Painting and Sculpture. One on one sessions. $50.00 per Hour. Minimum of 3 hours.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW CLASS FOR ART ATTRACTED PEOPLE. ( Class #1 above)

Make art for fun with fun.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class is for students who are looking to break through barriers in creating art. The student only needs to bring his/her own interest and curiosity, passion and existing level of experience and skill.  All beginning students have unseen, and generally unidentified, barriers of fear or discomfort around their art.  Peter’s goal is to help identify and break through these fear barriers of each student.  In this class, the less self-conscious an artist is, the more freely he or she can express his/her vision of the world. This will be a fun, experimental and entertaining class because students will proceed creating their art on their own way while beginning to integrate instructions on technique and perspective from the instructor.

In addition, many students experimenting with art have learned bad habits, which are then reinforced by repeating them over and over. Peter wants to identify and break some of the bad habits he observes, while at the same time eliciting from each student a clearer sense of defining their own personal style in their art.  

For the first several class sessions, students will work on their pieces under Peter’s skilled guidance, and for the last several sessions, Peter will more actively introduce technical aspects to their methods, while helping guide the students to develop their own voice.

Any media is welcome –   watercolor / oil / acrylic / mono print / pastel / collage…

 A Message from the Teacher

I am offering a class for non-professional artists who want to escalate their power to create and communicate through their art. In this class we will pursue three vital questions:

  1. Why? What is motivating or has motivated you to create this particular piece of an art? What idea must the final work convey?   The Concept, the Idea the Content  
  2. How? How can you use your knowledge and skill to present that concept? The Form
  3. What? What is the real subject? What must the final work include – or exclude?  The Subject

A first glance at any work of art tells us a lot about its time period by what we call “style”.  But the keystone artistic achievements, from the Lascaux caves to present day art, testify to the great artist’s knowledge of human perception. In this sense, art is a science, derived from the nature of the human eye and the human brain. We will study that science and integrate it into each student’s personal style.

The elements of the artistic visual language are simple – line, form, space, color, texture, shape. Whatever your style, you speak to the viewer using these artistic language elements. You will learn how to select and modify those elements to achieve your purpose.

This class will enhance your ability to answer the three key questions; it will give you the specific skills to make your work coherent, compelling and meaningful to the observer.

 CLASS SCHEDULE

SPRING SEMESTER: January-April

FALL SEMESTER: September-December

Two Class Sessions  are available:

Dates

January 15-April 10   Tuesdays from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

 Or

January 16-April 11  Wednesdays from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

and

September 15-December 10   Tuesdays from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

September 16-December 11  Wednesdays from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Maximum class size – 12 students

Location – the first class will be held at Five Points Art House: www.fivepointsarthouse.com

72 Tehama Street 

San Francisco, CA 94105

Parking:  Non-metered street parking (after 6:00 PM) is readily available on 2nd Street and Howard Street.Metered street parking is readily available on Second Street and Howard Street

Following classes will be held at  FIVE POINTS GALLERY ART HOUSE at  72 Tehama Street, near Second and Howard, in San Francisco, California.

 About the Instructor

Peter Eller is a well-known San Francisco artist who works in oil painting, mixed media and sculptures in traditional and nontraditional materials. His works hang in many private collections as well as a number of corporate, commercial and industrial properties and museums.  He participates in-group art exhibits throughout California, nationwide and abroad.

Before receiving his master’s degree from the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI), he had already sold many paintings, sculptures and mosaic works here and in Europe. He began his art training in Bulgaria, acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of materials and techniques in the tradition of Old-World craftsmen–masters.  Later he escaped into Western Europe and America, seeking personal and artistic freedom. He serves as a Professor of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture at the University of San Francisco, and also teaches private students.

www.beyondthepointgallery.com

www.petereller.net

 ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW CLASSES FOR ART ORIENTED STUDENTS

ART AND PHENOMENA CLASIC BASESS OF DRAWING AT STAGE ONE.

A Message from the Teacher –

 

I am offering classes for professional artists who want to escalate their power to create and communicate. In these classes we will pursue three vital questions:

 

Why? What motivates you to create this particular piece of an art? What is the idea that the final work must convey?

The Concept, the Idea the Content.

 

How?  How can you employ your knowledge and skill in presenting that concept?

The Form.

 

What? – is the real subject? What must the final work include – or exclude?

The Subject.

 

What is the phenomenal way to organize these questions to create?

My answer is: do not illustrate the event, experience the phenomena.

 

A first glance at any work of art tells us a lot about its time period, by what we call “style”. But the keystone artistic achievements, from the Lascaux caves to the present, testify to the great artist’s knowledge of human perception. In this sense, art is a science, derived from the nature of the human eye and the human brain. We will study that science and integrate it into each student’s personal style.

 

The elements of the artistic visual language are simple – line, form, space, color,

texture, shape. Whatever your style, you speak to the viewer using these artistic language elements. You will learn how to select and modify those elements to achieve your purpose.

 

This class will enhance your ability to answer the three key questions; it will give you the specific skills to make your work coherent, compelling and meaningful to the observer.

 

CLASS SCHEDULE

10 classes of 3 hours each

Classes begin:

for the Spring on January 15th to April 16th

for the Fall on September 15th to December 15th

 

meet every Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.,

and  for the day classes at Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Maximum class size – 5 persons

Location – first meeting at my studio at 2339 Third Street #22, San Francisco, CA 94107.

 

Non-metered Street Parking is readily available on 3rd Street and Illinois Street

between 20th and 22nd streets.

 

Prerequisite – Please bring 3 to 5 recent works in any medium to the studio 10 days before the first meeting.

E mail or call  to make an appointment for a free initial consultation with the teacher.

 

Cost –$420.00 per person for the 10 classes, Including two sessions with a model, payable at the first meeting. There in an extra cost for more hours with a model.

You will receive individual and group instruction as you work on one or more new projects.

 

Short Term Semester for Beginners #1 Art Oriented Students at Stage One.  

Spring: January 15  to March 19

Fall: September 15 to December 12  

Course Title   Introduction to Drawing  #1- Classic Basics, Art and Phenomena

Times:                                10 sessions by 3 hr each

                                            Wednesdays Jan. 16 to April 11

                                            Day:  From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

                                            Evening: From 6:30 PM to 9:30PM 

Instructor:                            Peter Eller- Bachelors and Masters in Fine Art from

                                            The San Francisco Art Institute

Location:                             Art Studio, 2339 Third Street. #22, San Francisco, CA 94107

Email:                                   pell52@earthlink.net

Phone:                                  Office:   (415) 776 - 4986

 Course Description: Limited to 5 students This intensive course is equivalent to one complete semester in regular art college curriculum. It is concerned with developing creative and technical skills in drawing. The students are going to explore deeply the meanings of Perspective, proportions, Value, Place and Space, Size and Scale, and Practice the material of Theory.

Attendance Policy: Please be responsible. Attendance is MANDATORY. Work Must be done in the studio and supported with your homework. Extra time for your homework, exercises and sketches is required. (at list 3 hours between class sessions) 

Requirements:

Portfolio, Homework, ongoing Sketchbook Attitude and Attendance, and Active Critique Participation are important attributes for the success of the course

To cancel a class: Must be an Emergency, or scheduled at least three days in advance to gain credit. Consult with instructor.

SYLLABUS:  The schedule is subject to change, due to field trips, guest lectures, shifting directions. The course is limited to 5 students, including one session a figure model.

For exact time schedule and Detailed Content, please contact the instructor.

Spring: January 15  to March 19

Fall: September 15 to December 12

On the end of the classes, final projects and critique of your portfolio and sketchbook are due.

Group Show and personal presentation for one week is following the final critique.         

Class Materials  

Paper:  19”x 24” White Drawing Paper. Pad of 100 sheets, regular surface, 100 lb.

            9” x 12” White Drawing Paper.  Pad of 100 sheets regular surface, 100 lb.

            19” x 24” black construction paper.

 Pencils: 2-3 each - 2B, HB, H, Ebony, one White  Prismacolor.

 Charcoal: Small box compressed charcoal, 2 pkg. Vine charcoal, 6B charcoal pencils

Erasers: One gum and two Staedler erasers, one Chamois Cloth.

Ink: 1 oz. bottle of black, waterproof India ink, and one bamboo pen; Crow quill pen and range of nibs for it.

Brushes: 1 each – small round, medium round, medium flat.

Misc: Small set color pastel, small set watercolor, felt tip pens, spray fixative, Tackle box to carry your equipment, small hand mirror, Drawing board,(a masonite board large enough to carry 24” x 18” pads( Portfolio to carry drawings, Masking tape. 

Short Term Semester for Beginners #2  

 

Spring: January 15  to March 19

Fall: September 15 to December 12

Course Title                        Introduction to Drawing  #2 Portrait - Art and Phenomena

                                            From the roots to the Fruits

 Times:                                10 sessions x 3 hr. each

                                            Tuesdays  Jan. 15 to April 10

                                             Day:  From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

                                             Evening: From 6:30 PM to 9:30PM 

Instructor:                            Peter Eller- Bachelors and Masters in Fine Art from

                                             The San Francisco Art Institute

Location:                             Art Studio, 2339 Third Street. #22, San Francisco, CA 94107

Email:                                   pell52@earthlink.net

Phone:                                  Office:   (415) 776 - 4986 

                                             Cell        (415) 939 - 0895

 

Course Description: Limited to 5 students This intensive course is equivalent to one complete semester in regular art college curriculum. It is concerned with developing creative and technical skills in drawing portraits for professional art oriented students.

Attendance Policy: Please be responsible. Attendance is MANDATORY. Work Must be done in the studio and supported with your homework. Extra time for your homework, exercises and sketches is required. (at list 3 hours between class sessions) 

Requirements:

Portfolio, Homework, ongoing Sketchbook Attitude and Attendance, and Active Critique Participation are important attributes for the success of the course

To cancel a class: Must be an Emergency, or scheduled at least three days in advance to gain credit. Consult with instructor.

SYLLABUS:  The schedule is subject to change, due to field trips, guest lectures, shifting directions. The class is limited to 5 students in 10 sessions by 3 hours each for the price of $450.00 Including the head model and the nude model.

For more detailed Content and Time schedule, please contact the Instructor.

Review the portfolio. Fine corrections. Final Critique. Presentation and Show .    

Materials  

Paper:  18”x 24” White Drawing Paper. Pad of 100 sheets, regular surface, 100 lb.

              9” x 12” White Drawing paper  pad of 100 sheets regular surface, 55 lb.

             18” x 24” black construction paper.

Pencils: 2-3 each-2B, 4B, 6B, HB, H, Ebony or Berol Extra - Soft, one White

prismacolor.

Charcoal: Small box compressed charcoal, 2 pkg. Vine charcoal, 6B charcoal pencils

Erasers: One gum and two Staedler erasers, one Chamois Cloth.

Ink: 1 oz bottle of black, waterproof India ink, and one bamboo pen; Crow quill pen and range of nibs for this..

Brushes: 1 each – small round, medium round, medium flat.

Misc: Small set color pastel, small set watercolor, felt tip pens, spray fixative, Tackle box to carry your equipment, small hand mirror, Drawing board,(a masonite board large enough to carry 24” x 18” pads( Portfolio to carry drawings, Masking tape.

Short Term Semester Drawing for Beginners #3  Figure

Spring: January 15  to March 19

Fall: September 15 to December 12 

Course Title                        Introduction to Drawing  #3 FIGURE - Art and Phenomena

                                            From the roots to the Fruits

 Times:                                 10 sessions x 3 hr. each

                                             Tuesdays  Jan. 15 to April 10 / Sept. 16 to Dec.13

                                              Day:  From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

                                             Evening: From 6:30 PM to 9:30PM 

Instructor:                            Peter Eller- Bachelors and Masters in Fine Art from

                                             The San Francisco Art Institute

Location:                             Art Studio, 2339 Third Street. #22, San Francisco, CA 94107

Email:                                   pell52@earthlink.net

Phone:                                  Office:   (415) 776 - 4986 

                                             Cell        (415) 939 - 0895

Course Description: Limited to 5 students This intensive course is equivalent to one complete semester in regular art college curriculum. It is concerned with developing creative and technical skills in drawing for professionals.

Attendance Policy: Please be responsible. Attendance is MANDATORY. Work Must be done in the studio and supported with your homework. Extra time for your homework, exercises and sketches is required. (at list 3 hours between class sessions) 

Requirements:

Portfolio, Homework, ongoing Sketchbook Attitude and Attendance, and Active Critique Participation are important attributes for the success of the course

 

To cancel a class: Must be an Emergency, or scheduled at least three days in advance to gain credit. Consult with instructor.

 

SYLLABUS:  The schedule is subject to change, due to field trips, guest lectures, shifting directions. The class is limited to 5 students in 10 sessions by 3 hours each for the price of $450.00 Including the head model and the nude model.

For more detailed Content and Time schedule, please contact the Instructor.

Review the portfolio. Fine corrections. Final Critique. Presentation and Show .    

Materials  

Paper:  18”x 24” White Drawing Paper. Pad of 100 sheets, regular surface, 100 lb.

              9” x 12” White Drawing paper  pad of 100 sheets regular surface, 55 lb.

             18” x 24” black construction paper.

Pencils: 2-3 each-2B, 4B, 6B, HB, H, Ebony or Berol Extra - Soft, one White

prismacolor.

Charcoal: Small box compressed charcoal, 2 pkg. Vine charcoal, 6B charcoal pencils

Erasers: One gum and two Staedler erasers, one Chamois Cloth.

Ink: 1 oz bottle of black, waterproof India ink, and one bamboo pen; Crow quill pen and range of nibs for this..

Brushes: 1 each – small round, medium round, medium flat.

Misc: Small set color pastel, small set watercolor, felt tip pens, spray fixative, Tackle box to carry your equipment, small hand mirror, Drawing board,(a masonite board large enough to carry 24” x 18” pads( Portfolio to carry drawings, Masking tape.

Sculpture for beginners and advanced students

Short Term Semester for Beginners #4 Sculpture –Spring  /Fall 

 

Spring: January 15  to March 19

Fall: September 15 to December 12

Course Title                        Introduction to SCULPTURE  #4 Portrait and Figure - Art and Phenomena

                                            From the roots to the Fruits

 Times:                                10 sessions x 3 hr. each

                                            Thursdays  Jan. 15 to April 10

                                             Day:  From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

                                             Evening: From 6:30 PM to 9:30PM 

Instructor:                            Peter Eller- Bachelors and Masters in Fine Art from

                                             The San Francisco Art Institute

Location:                             Art Studio, 2339 Third Street. #22, San Francisco, CA 94107

Email:                                   pell52@earthlink.net

Phone:                                  Office:   (415) 776 - 4986 

Course Description: Limited to 5 students This intensive course is equivalent to one complete semester in regular art college curriculum. It is concerned with developing creative and technical skills in drawing for professionals.

Attendance Policy: Please be responsible. Attendance is MANDATORY. Work Must be done in the studio and supported with your homework. Extra time for your homework, exercises and sketches is required. (at list 3 hours between class sessions) 

Requirements:

Portfolio, Homework, ongoing Sketchbook Attitude and Attendance, and Active Critique Participation are important attributes for the success of the course

To cancel a class: Must be an Emergency, or scheduled at least three days in advance to gain credit. Consult with instructor.

SYLLABUS:  The schedule is subject to change, due to field trips, guest lectures, shifting directions. The class is limited to 5 students in 10 sessions by 3 hours each for the price of $450.00 Including the head model and the nude model.

For more detailed Content and Time, please contact the Instructor.

January 25 / September 10 First classes

March 19  / December 10      Review the portfolio. Fine corrections. Final Critique. Presentation and Show .    

Materials  

Clay: Modeling clay,

Misc: Small sculptor's tools

Syllabus: For Detailed Content and Time schedule, please contact the Instructor.