Who We Are
We are an academic circle of students of oil painting who follow the School of Realism as understood by the Russian masters of the 1800s and 1900s. The works exhibited in our students' gallery are testimony to the fact that anyone of any age can create formidable, gallery-quality paintings. Discipline, patience and a newly developed sensitivity toward your surroundings (as though we could almost caress it in a way we could not before) are what you can expect of the Shishkin Studio.
The Classes
Think of our classes as an assorted palette of all colors when it comes to age. From 10- to 80-years-old, variety creates harmony.
Three sessions are offered daily: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 5 p.m., and 5 to 9 p.m. Although a four-hour window is at your disposal, we recommend a two- or two-and-a-half hour working period. This is especially suited to our younger Shishkins. However, you can take advantage of the longer stretch of time to better accommodate your schedule and learning style.