Finalist in the sculpture category- "Michelle", hydrocal 
GCA is pleased to announce the finalists for it's Third Annual Classical Figure Sculpture Competition! June 7 - 11, 2010
The following artists have been chosen on the basis of their modeling ability and demonstrated aspiration to make highly skilled and beautiful sculpture in the classical tradition. They will participate in a 40-hour concours modeling a half-size figure from life.
The twelve finalists competing for 1st, 2nd and 3rdplace are: Jiwoong Cheh http://grandcentralacademy.classicist.org/sculpturecompetition.html |
February- Scarlet, my last grisaille figure painting .
March,- Sky, My first full color figure painting (in the core program at GCA).
GRANDCENTRAL
ACADEMY O F ART
Cast Sculpture
taught by Angela Cunningham
Saturday • 12:30 - 4:30pm • $100
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Copying from the antique has always been the foundation
of a classical sculptor's education. Beginners will start by
copying casts of the features of Michelangelo’s David
while advanced students approach more complicated casts
from our collection. Students are encouraged to advance
from the block-in at a slow, calm pace to gain a deeper
understanding of classical form, structure, gesture and
planes to ultimately arrive at fully rendered sculptures.
http://grandcentralacademy.classicist.org/weekends.html
We are very pleased to announce the winners of GCA Scholarship Awards for Academic Achievement in 2008 – 2009! The $7,500 and $2,500 prizes for first and second place, respectively, are applied towards the following year’s core tuition. In accepting the prize, each student is committing to remain in the core program for the full year.
Figure Category:
1st Place – Will St. John
2nd Place – Angela Cunningham
Cast Category:
1st Place – Carla Crawford
2nd Place – Emilie Lee
This year’s awards in the figure category were based primarily on a group of figure works. Will’s figure painting over the last year displays a deep understanding of the human form and conveys a mood that transcends academic study while showing a commitment to a classical aesthetic. Angela’s figure drawings are a meditation on form, expertly supported by a foundation of solid anatomy. From her figure drawing to figure sculpture to cast painting, she is developing into the sort of well-rounded artist rarely seen over the past century.
This year’s awards in the cast category were based on the completion of a single spectacular piece. Carla displayed constant focus during class and did some of the best block in and form work seen this year. Emilie chose one of the most difficult casts and inspired us all with her patience and perseverance to bring her piece to successful completion.
