art instruction
CLASSES
Painting:
Acrylic, Watercolor,
& Mixed Media
Painting:
Acrylic, Watercolor, & Mixed Media
Explore your creativity and allow your inner artistic self to emerge
- Individual instruction in a creative and supportive environment
- This class combines both representational and abstract ideas, allowing for personal artistic expression
- Intermediate through advanced techniques are taught with an emphasis on developing skills and pursuing an imaginative and personal approach
- Special attention is given to the development of art concepts related to color, paint quality, and composition
- Learn how to look at art (including your own work) with critiques and teacher led presentations on artists and art issues
A creative, abstract approach to art-making
- Expand creative and technical skills with a non-traditional approach, and explore the dynamic relationship between drawing and painting
- Develop an understanding of spatial and compositional organization dealing with line, shape, structure, texture and pattern, and surface building
- Learn techniques using a variety of tools and a combination of various media: pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, watercolors, acrylic, and collage
CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday morning
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday morning
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Classes are ongoing - students may register at any time
CLASS FEE
$260.00 per 4 class series
WORKSHOPS
Painting Workshops with Various Themes
- Intensive workshops that expand your skills and creativity
- A longer class designed with the intention of finishing a work of art
- One-time sessions on Saturday, usually scheduled every other month
- Each workshop is unique - see “Previous Workshops” listed below
- Call or email Ilana for upcoming workshop themes and dates
"Always stimulating, always fun. I'm always looking forward to the workshops." -L.B. (student artist)
Previous Workshops
- Mixed Media-Observational Abstraction
- Painting, Mixed Media, & Collage
- Contemporary Approach to Painting Flowers
- Drawing and Painting Figure Workshop
- Capturing the Essence of the Outdoors
- Intuitive Painting - Personal Expression and Self Discovery
- Plein Air
- Landscape Watercolor - Personal Interpretation
- Individualizing your Work - Finding your own Voice
- Taking it to the Edge - Figure Workshop
- Excavations - Methods and Materials
- Framing Bodies - Painting, Mixed Media and Collage
- Mixing it Up - Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media
- Visual Playground - Abstract and Mixed Media
Critiques & Consultations:
Private - Group
Sessions are designed to help view one's own painting along with a mentoring professional "eye"
Private discussions focus on both completed work and work in progress,
with special attention given to:
- The artist's individual development, addressing both expressive
and formal issues - Identifying how the work of art is a part of history as well as how it fits into current cultural stylistic characteristics
- Practical problem solving
- How frustration and creative blocks can be used positively for change
- Seeing how personal and professional issues effect the making
of art - Consultations may include assessment of the work, making
appropriate changes, refocusing as needed, setting realistic goals
and career advice
FEES
$125.00 an hour in studio (additional fee outside local area)
Group critiques offered (inquire for fee schedule)
What her students are saying:
- "Ilana's workshop provides the discipline that was missing in my art. Her presentations and critiques create an energy that inspires me to paint with clarity and enthusiasm." - E.P.
- "Ilana's painting workshop is a safe haven for learning the principles of painting and stimulating individual growth. I may walk into class ambivalent about my purpose, but I never leave without a sense of appreciation for the process of art-making and the knowledge she imparts." - T.M.
- In the 4 years I have been taking Ilana's class I have not only learned different painting styles and techniques but very importantly have learned how to evaluate and critique my work and others. She has helped me develop my own style and create a body of work. With our class art shows, I have learned what it takes to put an art exhibit together and how to sell my paintings. Also, our class discussions of "what's happening" in the Los Angeles art scene keeps me current with today's art world. C.Y.
- "In her classes, Ilana has allowed me to explore my very personal creative needs. I have been with her for a number of years and have never felt criticized for doing "my thing" in class. She is a caring and sensitive teacher who encourages her students to experiment with new materials and techniques which makes her classes interesting and enjoyable." C. K.
- "Ilana has wisely and delicately made allowances for instinct, exploration and experimentation the way a good mother does with a curious child." - M.M.
Classes
Workshops
Critiques & Consultations
Student Comments
Classes
CLASSES
Painting:
Acrylic, Watercolor, & Mixed Media
Painting:
Acrylic, Watercolor, & Mixed Media
Explore your creativity and allow your inner artistic self to emerge
- Individual instruction in a creative and supportive environment
- This class combines both representational and abstract ideas, allowing for personal artistic expression
- Intermediate through advanced techniques are taught with an emphasis on developing skills and pursuing an imaginative and personal approach
- Special attention is given to the development of art concepts related to color, paint quality, and composition
- Learn how to look at art (including your own work) with critiques and teacher led presentations on artists and art issues
A creative, abstract approach to art-making
- Expand creative and technical skills with a non-traditional approach, and explore the dynamic relationship between drawing and painting
- Develop an understanding of spatial and compositional organization dealing with line, shape, structure, texture and pattern, and surface building
- Learn techniques using a variety of tools and a combination of various media: pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, watercolors, acrylic, and collage
CLASS SCHEDULE
Now offering small in-person classes in Mar Vista studio. Email info@ilanabloch.com for more information
Workshops
WORKSHOPS
Painting Workshops with Various Themes
- Intensive workshops that expand your skills and creativity
- A longer class designed with the intention of finishing a work of art
- One-time sessions on Saturday, usually scheduled every other month
- Each workshop is unique – see “Previous Workshops” listed below
- Call or email Ilana for upcoming workshop themes and dates
“Always stimulating, always fun. I’m always looking forward to the workshops.” -L.B. (student artist)
Previous Workshops
- Mixed Media-Observational Abstraction
- Painting, Mixed Media, & Collage
- Contemporary Approach to Painting Flowers
- Drawing and Painting Figure Workshop
- Capturing the Essence of the Outdoors
- Intuitive Painting – Personal Expression and Self Discovery
- Plein Air
- Landscape Watercolor – Personal Interpretation
- Individualizing your Work – Finding your own Voice
- Taking it to the Edge – Figure Workshop
- Excavations – Methods and Materials
- Framing Bodies – Painting, Mixed Media and Collage
- Mixing it Up – Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media
- Visual Playground – Abstract and Mixed Media
Critiques & Consultations
Critiques & Consultations:
Private – Group
Sessions are designed to help view one’s own painting along with a mentoring professional “eye”
Private discussions focus on both completed work and work in progress,
with special attention given to:
- The artist’s individual development, addressing both expressive
and formal issues - Identifying how the work of art is a part of history as well as how it fits into current cultural stylistic characteristics
- Practical problem solving
- How frustration and creative blocks can be used positively for change
- Seeing how personal and professional issues effect the making
of art - Consultations may include assessment of the work, making
appropriate changes, refocusing as needed, setting realistic goals
and career advice
In-person
$150 – 1-hour local critique session (prices vary outside of west LA)
Online
$60 – half-hour
$90 – full hour
Email Ilana directly at info@ilanabloch.com to schedule your appointment
Student Comments
What her students are saying:
- “Ilana’s workshop provides the discipline that was missing in my art. Her presentations and critiques create an energy that inspires me to paint with clarity and enthusiasm.” – E.P.
- “Ilana’s painting workshop is a safe haven for learning the principles of painting and stimulating individual growth. I may walk into class ambivalent about my purpose, but I never leave without a sense of appreciation for the process of art-making and the knowledge she imparts.” – T.M.
- In the 4 years I have been taking Ilana’s class I have not only learned different painting styles and techniques but very importantly have learned how to evaluate and critique my work and others. She has helped me develop my own style and create a body of work. With our class art shows, I have learned what it takes to put an art exhibit together and how to sell my paintings. Also, our class discussions of “what’s happening” in the Los Angeles art scene keeps me current with today’s art world. C.Y.
- “In her classes, Ilana has allowed me to explore my very personal creative needs. I have been with her for a number of years and have never felt criticized for doing “my thing” in class. She is a caring and sensitive teacher who encourages her students to experiment with new materials and techniques which makes her classes interesting and enjoyable.” C. K.
- “Ilana has wisely and delicately made allowances for instinct, exploration and experimentation the way a good mother does with a curious child.” – M.M.