Painting and Academic Drawing - Inspiring, Accessible and Easy to Understand
Does painting or academic drawing seem complicated or intimidating? In our art classes, everything becomes clear, engaging and accessible - step by step, without unnecessary stress, and with an individual approach to every participant.
Under the guidance of an experienced art instructor, you will learn the fundamentals of painting and drawing while developing your creative vision and creating your own original artwork. Individual guidance will help you improve composition, proportions, color selection, perspective and painting techniques.
We focus not only on the learning process, but also on the results. Our goal is to help you develop your skills, confidence and individual artistic style while creating artwork you can truly be proud of.
Your creative journey does not have to end at the studio. Our students also have opportunities to participate in exhibitions, present their work to a wider audience, gain valuable experience and find inspiration for their continued artistic development.
Each instructor has their own unique teaching style and program, allowing everyone to find the creative path that suits them best. During the classes, you can explore a variety of subjects and techniques - from still life and urban landscapes to nature scenes, portraits and expressive oil paintings.
Anna Afanasyeva’s Program:
1. Introduction class - drawing a dog
Students learn the basic principles of composition, explore pastel techniques, and learn how to depict an animal’s fur using hatching and expressive strokes. By the end of the class, each participant has created complete, finished artwork that can be displayed in any interior.
1 class
2. Still-life painting in oil or acrylic
Analysis of a still life inspired by Cézanne’s apples or Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Students explore painting techniques, different types of brushstrokes, color mixing, and the principles of color harmony.
2 classes
3. Constructive drawing of a cube -30 minutes
A pastel drawing on toned paper depicting a street in perspective, inspired by an Italian town.
2 classes
4. Landscape painting with perspective
A study based on the work of American artist Edward Hopper, focusing on perspective and the construction of a landscape.
3 classes
5. Self-portrait in three-quarter view
A pencil drawing on toned paper.
1 class
6. Portrait painting
3 classes
7. Figure painting in a landscape or interior
4 classes
During the program, you will learn:
•The fundamental principles of drawing
•Perspective
•The construction and structure of objects
•Hatching and shading techniques
•Light and shadow
•The fundamentals of color theory
Anna is a professional artist whose works are held in several private collections in Latvia and across Europe. Thanks to her artistic education in Latvia and Italy, Anna can explain the principles and techniques of drawing and painting in a simple and accessible way and teach students of all skill levels.
New Groups Start Every Week
• Fridays: 10:00–12:00
• Wednesdays: 14:30–16:30
• Wednesdays: 17:00–19:00
The course is taught by Latvian artist Anna Afanasyeva, a graduate of the Art Academy of Latvia. Classes are conducted in Latvian and Russian.
What to Bring to the Classes
Paints:
• Zinc white
• Yellow (warm)
• Yellow ochre
• Ultramarine
• Sky blue / Blu Rex
• Emerald green
• Grass green (ЗК brand)
• Warm red / vermilion red
• Kreplach
• Burnt umber
• Mars black
Brushes:
• Large brush, approximately size 20 (optional)
• Medium brush, approximately size 10
• Small brush, size 4
• Very small brush, size 1–2
Other materials:
• Apron
• Odorless turpentine
• Container for turpentine
• Palette
• Cloth or paper towels
• Canvas
Subscription prices:
| Single group visit | €25.00 per session |
| 1-month membership (4 sessions) | €80.00 - €20.00 per session |
| 2-month membership (8 sessions) * | 2 payments of €76.00 - €19.00 per session |
| 3-month membership (12 sessions) * | 3 payments of €72.00 - €18.00 per session |
| 4-month membership (16 sessions) * | 4 payments of €68.00 - €17.00 per session) |
| 5-month membership (20 sessions) * | 5 payments of €64.00 - €16.00 per session |
Subscription Terms:
- During your subscription period, your credit card will be automatically charged every 4 weeks for the next 4 classes.
- Payment must be made in full, either by bank transfer or through the izoart.lv website.
- A subscription reserves your place in the group. Subscription payments are non-refundable.
- Subscriptions are available for 8 to 20 classes, with the option to pay monthly for just 4 classes at a time. The longer the subscription period, the lower the cost per class.
- Your subscription allows you to reschedule 1 missed class per month free of charge, provided that a new date and time are agreed in advance. If you are unable to attend, you must notify the studio at least 24 hours before the class by emailing info@izoart.lv.
- If you miss more than 1 class per month during your subscription period, a doctor’s note must be provided to the studio in order to reschedule the additional missed class free of charge.
- Missed classes that the studio was not notified about in advance are considered used and cannot be rescheduled.
- If you choose not to renew your subscription and decide to return at a later date, a place in your previous group is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- All art materials must be purchased by the participant and are not included in the course price.
Studio Guidelines
- Please arrive at the studio 10 minutes before the start of your class.
- For marketing purposes, photographs and video recordings may be taken during classes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, or do not want your artwork to be photographed or filmed, please inform a member of the studio staff in advance.
- When working with paint and/or other materials that may stain, please dress appropriately for the activity, take care of your workspace, and leave your workspace and the surrounding studio areas clean and tidy after the class.
