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.
Life Drawing and Anatomy for the Artist[26FA]
09/10/26 - 11/19/26, 7:00PM - 9:30PM | TH
Ages 16 to 120 |
Jeff Ridgway |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26FAAD14
Members $330 | Non-Members $330
Students learn to draw the human figure, working from a live model using various drawing media. The models will do quick gesture poses at the beginning of each session and then longer poses for the group. Must be 18 to enroll. Students provide their own supplies. Photographic devices are not allowed.
Portraiture[26FA]
09/8/26 - 11/24/26, 7:00PM - 9:00PM | TU
Ages 16 to 120 |
Jeff Ridgway |
Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26FAAD12
Members $330 | Non-Members $330
Learn about technique, composition and color while capturing a person's likeness. We'll study examples of portraiture throughout art history. Open to the preferred drawing/painting of each student's choice. Live models are provided for practice. Previous drawing or painting experience is encouraged.
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