Instructor: Bill Lewis
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Biography: Bill Lewis is a professional artist and retired art instructor with over forty years of experience in the public and community education systems in Oregon and Washington. He teaches drawing, watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, abstract, non-objective painting, design as well as craft classes in metal tooling, stained glass, mixed-media collage, print-making, leather tooling, jewelry, macramé, ceramics, and sculpture. In addition to his classes for COCC, he also teaches at several retirement facilities in Bend and provides private instruction. |
Classes by this instructor
Beginning Drawing Simplified: 2
Building on the information in Beginning Drawing 1, you will explore the importance of value (shading) which provides depth and perspective on a two-dimensional surface. Value is one of the main elements in drawing and painting, and adding charcoal makes it exciting. The projects include a pencil drawing and a charcoal drawing. Materials are included. The Beginning Drawing Simplified courses build on technique and experience. It is recommended that the courses be taken in order, but it is not required.
Friday, February 21, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Beginning Drawing Simplified: 3
In session three of Beginning Drawing, you will investigate the advanced drawing techniques of pencil, ink, and charcoal. Bring a black and white photo of something you would like to draw that is approximately 8 by 10 inches. The Beginning Drawing Simplified courses build on technique and experience. It is recommended that the courses be taken in order, but it is not required.
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Design Simplified: Basic Design
Join an exciting design course and unleash your artistic creativity. Learn the principles of design to create one-of-a-kind, balanced compositions that are visually appealing. Fun exercises create pure design pieces of art. More techniques in landscape arrangements movement and emphasis in natural settings. Materials are included.
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Madras
Design Simplified: Mixed Media Collage
This class combines the principles and techniques learned, with dimensional objects for exciting three-dimensional design. Bring any meaningful items you may want to include in this personal piece art. If not, materials are available.
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Madras
Friday, June 6, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Prineville
Friday, June 6, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Prineville
Design Simplified: Scribble Art
Relaxing and stress-free scribbles create unique patterns and designs through simple, repetitive strokes. The results are fascinating, complex images. The process is meditative, as it involves repetitive patterns and strokes, which can help in reducing stress and promoting relaxation. There's no pre-planned outcome; the artist lets the patterns evolve organically, fostering a sense of calm and mindfulness. All materials are supplied.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Madras
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Metal Tooling with Copper & Brass
Discover how easy it is to emboss designs into copper and brass to create beautiful pieces of art. Learn about the tools and techniques necessary to create these unique designs. Students will walk away with two finished pieces, one in copper and one in brass. No experience necessary. Students are welcome to bring their own design to emboss if desired. All materials provided.
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Perspective Drawing Simplified: 1
It's fun and easy to learn two-point perspective with this step-by-step method. Perspective gives objects like houses, barns, office building, fences, etc. the appearance of going back in space in two directions which give depth and distance. A pencil is used for this technique which adds realism to your projects. This also teaches the use of measuring exact proportions. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Perspective Drawing Simplified: 2
It is better to learn one-point perspective after taking Perspective Simplified 1 because it makes the concepts easier to understand. This technique relies more on horizontals, verticals, and different points of view. Pencil or ink techniques will add to the interest of your two finished projects. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Perspective Drawing Simplified: 3
This exciting class teaches you how to put one-point and two-point perspective into one finished drawing using pencil, ink, or colored pencils. Subjects you choose can be outdoor buildings and landscape, cityscapes, or interior rooms. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Watercolor Simplified 1
Learn the simplicity and the joy of watercolor for all levels of experience. Discover simple techniques to create three small paintings with the use of ink to accent and define shapes. These techniques are easy and fun with step-by-step instructions. All materials are provided. The Watercolor Simplified courses build on technique and experience. It is recommended that the courses be taken in order, but it is not required.
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Prineville
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Watercolor Simplified 2
Discover more watercolor techniques in the second class to create texture and depth in your paintings using salt, plastic wrap, spray bottles, and masking fluid. No experience is required for the two projects. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 1:30pm-5:00pm | Prineville
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Watercolor Simplified 3
Using the techniques learned in Watercolor Simplified I and 2, you will discover how value and blending are key elements in giving depth and volume to a finished painting. Students will complete a painting 8x10, 9x12, or 11x15 inches. All materials are provided. The Watercolor Simplified courses build on technique and experience. It is recommended that the courses be taken in order, but it is not required.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond