DRAWING CENTER STUDIO

Light As Subject: Color and Material Reality in Painting
A 3-day Intensive Workshop with Emil Robinson


March 7-9, 2025  (Friday- Sunday)

Friday, 6-10pm, Artist's Demonstration and Conversation (ticketed, open to the Public)

Saturday, 10am - 5pm, Workshop (still life)

Sunday, 10am- 5pm, Workshop (figure)

(1 hour lunch break each day on Saturday and Sunday)

Registration Deadline: March 6, 2025

[ REGISTER HERE ]

Tuition:

Regular Registration (ends March 6): $560 (Student Rate: $476*)

* 15% discount student rates offered only with valid academic student i.d. We will contact you to obtain verification in advance of the workshop.




Description:

Join Cincinnati-based artist Emil Robinson for a transformative 3-day oil painting workshop designed to deepen your understanding of how light and color can elevate your art.

On the first day, (Friday evening), participants will observe a 3+ hour live painting demonstration and discussion by Robinson. This is the introductory part of the workshop, and will also be open to the general public (see ticketing below).

On the second day, participants will engage in observational painting from a still-life setup, honing their skills in capturing the interplay of light and shadow on inanimate objects.

The third day shifts focus to working from a live nude model, providing an opportunity to study the nuances of light on the human form.

Throughout the workshop, you'll explore art historical precedents, participate in non-objective color exercises, and analyze works by a curated selection of artists through lectures and hands-on painting sessions. These experiences aim to equip you with a new perspective on painting, integrating insights gained into your own artistic practice. Whether you're an experienced artist or just beginning your journey in observational painting, this workshop offers valuable tools to enhance your appreciation and application of light and color in your work.

Class Size: Maximum: 15

Materials List:

(download/print PDF here)

Level of Study: This class is suggested for individuals who are experienced with observational drawing and use of oil paints.

Emil Robinson

AREA ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THOSE TRAVELING TO ATTEND

For those traveling to Cincinnati to attend this visiting artist workshop, there are many exciting or practical options for accommodations. For a special stay within a mile of Manifest's new facility, we would recommend checking with The Clifton House Bed & Breakfast* (https://thecliftonhouse.com), The Gaslight Bed & Breakfast (https://www.gaslightbb.com), or Six Acres Bed & Breakfast (http://sixacresbb.com). Alternatively, the 21c Museum Hotel is in the heart of downtown just four miles from our location (link). Many other common hotels are within a few miles of our location as well.

*We have confirmed that the Clifton House will honor a special discounted rate for Manifest workshop participants when rooms are available.

LOCATION: Unless otherwise specified, all courses are hosted at Manifest's new facility at 'M1' in Clifton at 3464 Central Parkway (see map and directions below). Manifest's new facility provides multiple studio classrooms, private lesson space, a darkroom, a film processing room, and a multi-purpose lecture and class meeting space as well as on-site parking, grounds, and exterior spaces in which to relax, discuss, and make art. The studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.

Map to Manifest's M1 Studios   |   Studio Calendar   |   Darkroom Calendar

Manifest's new home on Central Parkway is a historic 1932 structure ideally suited to the various programs of the Manifest Drawing Center (and future Manifest Gallery). Even now, mostly unchanged from 93 years ago, it serves as a playful collaborator in our educational mission. Students and guests are inspired by both the content of our programs, and the spaces in which they occur.

About the instructor:

Emil Robinson received his master of fine arts degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2006 and his bachelor of arts from Centre College in Danville Kentucky in 2003. He has taught as a professor of art and design for almost twenty years. In 2007 he received a grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation which allowed him to spend six months painting in London. In 2009, he was a prize winner in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Recently Emil has been chosen for solo exhibitions in London and the Taft Museum of Art here in Cincinnati. In December of 2024 Emil's painting became the winner of the 15th annual Manifest Prize, a significant international competition. He is the first Cincinnatian to receive this award. Robinson maintains his own studio in Cincinnati, Ohio and exhibits his paintings widely. This workshop will address some of the same questions he wrestles with in his own work.