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

Emma Vincencio is a graduate of York University’s Fine Arts and Education programs and is a passionate art educator dedicated to helping young artists develop strong technical foundations. With a gentle, encouraging teaching style, Emma excels at breaking down complex concepts into approachable, confidence-building steps. Her background in both studio art and teaching allows her to support students across all levels, from beginners discovering their creative abilities to portfolio-track teens refining advanced drawing and painting techniques. Under Emma’s guidance, students feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow as artists.

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
📅 Wednesdays, Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
📍 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.