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THE ART OF ROYCE DEANS

A personal response to the direct observation of subject informs my work. I focus on beauty and an overall gestural expression through my mark making – the quality of a graphite line and the richness of brushstrokes of wet paint describe my experience with my subject.
I tell my students that no matter how photo-realistically their aim may be when they paint, their painting of a tree or a hand will never be a tree or a hand. In the end all that remains is a series of brushstrokes on canvas. As artists, we must make the most beautiful marks we have the facility to produce.
What is happening?
NEW ART CLASSES!
Painting with Intention at my studio
Starting Jan. 28 - 5:30 to 8 pm
Learn to Draw the Figure with Royce
Starting February 7 - 6:00 to 8 pm
Large Scale Drawing at CTAC
Starting Feb. 20 - 1:00 to 4 pm
Figure Drawing After Matisse at CTAC
Starting Feb. 20 - 6:00 to 9 pm
Some Still Available!
Royce Deans Studio
Leelanau Studios #3 • 10781 E. Cherry Bend Road • Traverse City, Michigan 49686 • royced@gmail.com