Studio Letters: Queens Rising
Foundations of Drawing & Painting with Ann Moeller
Ages 12–Adult
Wednesdays beginning September 2, 2026
Studio 2069 at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Morning: 10:15 AM–12:00 PM
Evening: 5:45–7:30 PM
$195/month
All in-studio art supplies included
Maximum 10 students per class
[Register for September Only]
[Reserve My Seat Monthly]
Learning to See
Learning to paint begins with learning to see.
Over the years, I’ve taken workshops, studied with painters I deeply admire, and collected the lessons that changed the way I draw and paint. Some were big ideas. Others were tiny pieces of advice that suddenly made something click.
Learning to See is an ongoing foundations class for anyone who wants to build stronger drawing and painting skills, whether you’re just beginning or have been painting for years.
We’ll work through the skills I return to again and again in my own studio practice: accurate drawing and proportion, shape and design, value, light, form, color mixing, edges, depth, composition, and painting from life.
We’ll work through these ideas together, with plenty of demonstration, practice, and room to ask questions. The goal is to make drawing and painting feel more understandable, more approachable, and more enjoyable.
I believe drawing and painting are learned skills. You do not have to arrive already knowing how to do this.
There is a path. Having a guide along it helps.
September Focus
Building a Strong Drawing
Proportion, Measuring & Still Life
Before we think about color, brushwork, or detail, we need a strong foundation.
This month we’ll learn how to look carefully, measure relationships, simplify what we see, and build an accurate drawing from life.
Using simple still-life setups, we’ll explore:
Comparative measuring and proportion
Sightlines and angles
Negative shapes
Plumb lines and alignment
Simplifying complicated objects into larger shapes
Building a clear structural drawing
Checking and correcting your own work
The goal is not perfection. It is learning how to see more clearly and giving yourself practical tools to use when something doesn’t quite look right.
Each month focuses on a different drawing or painting concept.
You can join for one month at a time or choose recurring monthly enrollment to keep your seat automatically.
Lessons build on one another, but each month will have its own focus, so new students can join throughout the year.
All materials needed for work completed during class are provided.
If you would like to continue working on assignments at home, you may want to purchase your own supplies for homework or additional practice.
After each class, students will receive the week’s assignment and a summary of the concepts covered, along with additional notes or resources when helpful.
How the Class Works
Tuition & Enrollment
Your tuition reserves your seat in your selected class time.
Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of the number of scheduled class meetings that month and is not prorated for missed classes.
Choose the option that works best for you:
Register for the month of September without committing to future months.
Wednesdays beginning September 2, 2026
Studio 2069 at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Morning: 10:15 AM–12:00 PM