Arts on Fire

Who It’s For

Designed for Teens (14-18) who want to learn how to draw and paint with greater accuracy, depth, and refinement. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your foundational skills or an experienced artist seeking to elevate your technique, this class offers a structured pathway into the world of realistic art.

What You’ll Learn

Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, students will explore:

• Observational Accuracy: Learning to “see like an artist” through form analysis and proportion techniques
• Shading & Value: Building strong light–shadow understanding to create depth and realism
• Rendering Techniques: Smooth gradients, texture control, and precise detailing
• Color Theory for Realism: Skin tones, natural colors, subtle shifts, and atmospheric tone
• Subject Studies: Portraits, still life objects, botanicals, and natural forms
• Medium Skills: Use of graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and optional acrylic/ink for realism

Why It Matters

Realism is the foundation of nearly every artistic discipline — illustration, digital art, animation, character design, and fine art all rely on strong observation and rendering skills. Learning realism teaches discipline, patience, and visual analysis while helping students gain confidence in their ability to create lifelike work.

Instructor Bio

Led by Mira Armstrong, an OCAD graduate and professional artist with many years of experience teaching all age groups. Mira is technically gifted and highly skilled at translating her knowledge into lessons children can easily understand and enjoy — making even advanced concepts approachable and fun.

End Experience

By the end of the course, each student will complete a fully rendered realism artwork, demonstrating improved accuracy, value control, and detail. They’ll also leave with a series of foundational studies — proportion charts, shading drills, texture exercises — that mark their growth.

Perfect for portfolio building, artistic confidence, or simply reconnecting with hands-on craft.

What’s Included

✔ All materials provided (graphite, charcoal, blending tools, high-quality paper)
✔ Progress check-ins and personalized feedback

Class Format & Schedule

🗓9-week course
📅 Thursdays, Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12
📍 Arts on Fire Studio, Ajax
(Step-by-step demos, technical drills, and individual support for every student.)

Limited spots available — join today and learn the techniques behind creating artwork that looks truly real.