man smiling at camera

Jeff Ridgway

Adult Visual Arts


Jeff Ridgway is a local artist who produces humanistic paintings, drawings and sculptures that are in collections throughout the United States and Europe. He has taught Life Drawing and Anatomy for the Artist at the Arts Center for over 25 years. Jeff has also taught Oil Painting, Portraiture and Pastel classes as well as various workshops during his tenure. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Drawing, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and the Master of Fine Arts in Painting. Jeff is probably best known for his figurative work, especially portraiture, which he creates for both commission and whimsy.

A sketchpad containing a drawing of a model's head, shoulders, and back
Life Drawing & Anatomy for the Artist[26SU]
06/4/26 - 08/6/26, 7:00PM - 9:30PM | TH
Ages 18 to 120 | Jeff Ridgway | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | 26CAAD24
Members $330 | Non-Members $330
Students learn to draw the human figure, working from a live model and using various drawing media. No photographic devices allowed. Must be 18 to enroll.
a drawing and shading of an eye
Portraiture[26SU]
06/3/26 - 08/5/26, 6:00PM - 8:00PM | WE
Ages 14 to 120 | Jeff Ridgway | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | 26CAAD23
Members $330 | Non-Members $330
Learn about the technique, composition, color while capturing a person’s likeness. We will also study examples of portraiture throughout art history. Open to the drawing/painting media of each students’ choice. Basic drawing materials will be provided. Previous drawing or painting experience is encouraged.

Contact Us

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away.