FINK SCHOOL OFTRADITIONAL ART
- The Fink School of Traditional Art began as the Randallstown School of Art in 1965 by Paula Fink (1927-2018), and has taught thousands of students in Northwest Baltimore the techniques and joys of drawing and painting. Current Director Alan Fink (Web https://alanfink.com Facebook.com/alanfinkart) has been painting professionally and teaching for over 50 years and continues to provide formal art instruction as well as fun and relaxation for all who attend. Our mission is to provide the best in classical fine art instruction to both beginners and non-beginners from ages 8 to adult.
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- Instruction is individual within the class and is presented in a relaxed, constructive environment. Students work at their own pace and comfort level, beginning with basic charcoal drawing and progressing into pastels and oils. Our emphasis is on fundamentals as opposed to any particular style. Our method of individual instruction is crucial for the well-being and development of our young students, who usually excel as they progress through the school years. Portfolio development for all levels from middle school to college is offered on an individual basis. Magnet school preparation is a specialty. Our adult classes have been described by our students as the "most relaxed, stress-free 2 hours of the week", especially in these unusual times! Many of our adult students are returning to their art "roots" from years ago, and many are beginners who have always wanted to learn how to draw or paint. Most find that our system of teaching enables them to begin making fine art very quickly. Regardless of age or experience level, Instructors Alan Fink and Karin Johnsson will help you to reach your goals! 301 Main Street 2A Reisterstown, MD 21136
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Our Method
The Fink School of Art provides a structured and progressive format for learning traditional realism. All students, regardless of background, begin with vine charcoal and learn the basic components of ideal light and shadow in order to create three dimensional forms on a two dimensional surface. The first half of the beginning term involves shading exercises- mostly with still life objects- in order to understand how light and shadow create the illusion of realistic forms. The latter part of the first term includes the introduction of soft pastel, our primary development medium. This is where students learn about color mixing and the application of color to an underdrawing. Understanding the concepts of pastel painting is a natural lead-in to oil painting.First projects include still life and landscape. All students work at their own pace- we teach individually within the group.As students continue to master the pastel medium they have the option to begin oil painting. Just like the progression of charcoal underdrawing into pastel, they learn the classical process of underpainting monochromatically and overpainting in color. After one or two basic exercises students are free to choose their own subject matter.