Master Classes with Taos Icon, Richard Alan Nichols
to be held at Amarillo Art Institute:
COMING SOON… 2012 MASTER CLASSES WITH RICH NICHOLS!
These once a month Master Class experience will have a classroom atmosphere with a workshop time frame. This class will be conducted in the Amarillo Art Institutes Facility.
To Sign Up or for more Information, call 806.354.8802or pay online at
Richard Alan Nichols
His natural ability was given a strong foundation in traditional impressionism, this was brought forward during his tenure at the prestigious American Academy of Art in Chicago, His knowledge of his gift was honed with the tutelage under Masters Irving Shapiro and Ted Smuskiewicz and because of these Great Masters’ he was the recipient of numerous scholarships, and awards at such a young age.
Nichols’ tutelage from both Masters brought forth artist’s such as Nicolia Fechin and the Taos Founders during his time at the Academy, as some may say he was “weaned on that creativity“. So at his first opportunity he came upon that utopian vista covered in silvery green and purplish toned, and in viewing into the valley he said to himself “I understand”. Energy beyond expression.
Master Class with Pastel Artist, Dina Gregory
Master Class: How to Paint Plein Aire From Photos
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Open to beginning to advanced students
Medium: Pastel
Cost: $70.00
I am interested in attending Mr. Nichols class on Nov. 5th. There are a number of paintings I’ve started and gone no further, on which love to hear his recommendations. One is a water color and there are several pastels. Please let me know if the class is still open. I admire his loose approach and his use of color. Thanks, Barbara Rudd
I attended the Chicago Academy of Art many years ago, and my father attended the American Academy. It was through him that I developed an interest in art. I look forward to meeting Mr. Nichols. Thanks, Barbara Rudd