Academic Training

After Michelangelo, Sistine chapel study, Red chalk on paper, 2005

As 19e century artists used to be trained, I studied in a classical atelier, full time for 3 years. The goal is for the student to paint a full figure from life. The curriculum consisted of 4 stages.

Ariane du capitole, Bargue plates, graphite on paper, 2005

THE CAST DRAWING

You than take those principles from flat to real objects, in this case a plaster cast.

Samothrace Nike, charcoal on paper, 2006

THE CAST PAINTING

Only after getting good draughtsman skills you are allowed to paint. Always from a cast, first in black and white, then with a limited palette.

Hermes, oil on cavas, 2008...............................................Verrochio David, oil on vanvas, 2008

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Marie-Eve Lauzier - Fine Art America

Trained under a master painter, as artists used to do in the 19 century Europe, Marie-Eve Lauzier studied classical oil painting at Academy of Realist Art in Toronto. With this rich background ...

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THE STILL LIFES

Still lifes are the best practice to fully master your colour palette.

• The Red-Green-White is for studying reds

• Perishables are for speed gain

During all those stages the student had a session of life drawing painting depending on where they were at their curriculum.

Thème chinois, oil on canvas 2009...................................Fruits & Martini, oil on canvas, 2009