With a year of drawing lessons behind him, Beaman Cole started painting under a mentor at age 9. Cole was taught the “Frank Reilly Method” ,the principles of the renown instructor at the Art Students League. Cole had his first one man art show at age 10. Later, while working in electronics Cole started his art career by drawing commissioned portraits in 1991. In 1994 he opened an art studio and gallery and has been painting since. In 2004, International Artist Magazine called him a, “Master Painter of the World”. Cole continues to paint and to pass on his love of art by teaching. Click HERE for some of Beaman's Examples beaman@colestudio.com | Painting with Acrylics If speed and ease of use is desired, acrylic painting may be your thing. Acrylics provide simple clean-up and no solvent odors to deal with. Paintings dry in minutes and can be varnished and framed quickly.Repainting a passage is a breeze. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of art and various techniques for acrylic painting. We will use our knowledge to create several different paintings and develop our skills. |