Creative Community Made Possible by You. Although we did not reach our goal of 158K, we are 75% there. Your gift provides transformative experiences for so many people! With deep appreciation, The Board and Staff of TDS P.S. If you … read more
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Millet’s Gleaners
Jean Francois Millet’s several large paintings of farm peasants in the fields were highly political statements, protesting the taking of many small farms (and farm life) that surrounded Paris in the mid 19th century, to make room for the new … read more
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Albert Pinkham Ryder, modern American painter
Albert Pinkham Ryder (1847-1917) was considered by the organizers of the 1913 Armory Show as our one truly modern American painter. That show, which brought the new art from Europe to America for the first time, introduced a shocked public … read more
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About this drawing by David Hockney
This study by David Hockney is a typical example of his drawing practice from direct observation. In fact he once spoke about a real moment in his early years, when he realized that the academic convention of his time taught … read more
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Introducing Andy’s Window
For those of you reading this who do not know me, my name is Andrew Rush. I am an artist by profession as well as one of the early founders of our amazing institution, The Drawing Studio, begun in 1992. … read more
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On Your Mark…Ready…Set…ART!
The new Fall/Winter schedule is now available in PDF format. Hard-copy schedules will be delivered to everyone on our mailing list by early August. Calligraphy, Collage, Color Sampler…and much, much more. All Fall/Winter classes and workshops are available for registration … read more
Creative Sparks Are Flying
Nothing can shake the independent spirit of a budding artist. Art of Summer is a dazzling success– an experience that inspires and ignites everyone involved. TDS extends heartfelt thanks to all donors who support our youth classes, OATS, and other community arts … read more
Positively Electrifying!
Let’s End Our Annual Fund Drive with a BANG. The TDS Annual Fund Drive is coming to a close. Now is the time to give. Help us reach our goal. Spring was about potential: green shoots, new buds, dreams, ideas, … read more
Cloudy with a Chance of Drawing
It’s Reigning Art In today’s mail: a few spaces available in the second half of Teen Immersion program (starts 6/27); 2 seats left in the Junior Blitz, starting 6/30. Also read about printmaking Open Labs and Workshops. Still time to donate … read more
Take a Cool Drink of Art
In today’s mail: a few spaces available in the Teen Immersion program (starts tomorrow); Getting Art Done (6/18); Color Fundamentals Pastel (6/19); Monoprint Magic Workshop (6/21). Please donate to the Annual Fund and support TDS programming. Why is the Art of Summer the most … read more