Instructor, Ralph Papa
Specializes In:
Painting
Ralph Papa was born and raised in Manhattan’s East Harlem and studied art and architecture at Queens College and CCNY and also at the Art Students League. Besides being a lifelong artist with a passion for both plein air and studio painting. Papa is an activist and catalyst for artists and art lovers, providing demos and lectures on visual creativity and teaching classes and workshops on drawing and painting. He is an organizer and co-founder of Plein Air Palm Beach and a Past President of the Artists’ Guild of the Boca Museum of Art. Papa’s artworks are in public and private collections in the U.S., Canada and Europe and can be seen at his studio in Boynton Beach and his Gallery at Boca Raton in Royal Palm Place.
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Upcoming Sessions
Acrylic Painting Alla Prima
Begins: October 7, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Alla prima refers to completing a painting all in one sitting. Work with a limited color palette to create a landscape, still-life, or portrait in the space of each class session. The goal of the class is to learn drawing and painting techniques without laboring over every small detail. Each class is a learning exercise in composition, color mixing, and harmonies. Learning is maximized through demonstrations as well as individual attention for each student.
Acrylic Painting Alla Prima
Begins: November 11, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Tue 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Drawing Studio
Alla prima refers to completing a painting all in one sitting. Work with a limited color palette to create a landscape, still-life, or portrait in the space of each class session. The goal of the class is to learn drawing and painting techniques without laboring over every small detail. Each class is a learning exercise in composition, color mixing, and harmonies. Learning is maximized through demonstrations as well as individual attention for each student.
