Joshua LaRock in Fine Art Connoisseur

GCA alum and instructor Joshua LaRock is featured in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine in their "Three to Watch: Artists Making Their Mark" column.  Pick up a copy to read the article!  

Drawing Demo with Joshua LaRock

Check out this article on Arist Daily about a drawing demo by GCA instructor Joshua LaRock. The article describes his approach to cast drawing with step-by-step photos and explanations.

New Paintings by Joshua LaRock

Here are some recent paintings from GCA instructor Joshua LaRock. Josh teaches in the core program as well as evening classes. He will be teaching a cast drawing & painting workshop this summer (July 5 - July 16).


"Jeune Femme Allant a la Fontaine (after Bouguereau)", oil on linen, 62x28 inches


"Portrait of the Artist's Wife", oil on linen, 18x15.

ARC Salon Awards

The following entries by Water Street Atelier/Grand Central Academy students, alumni and teachers were awarded in the 2008/2009 Art Renewal Center Salon. Congratulations!


Camie Davis
The Athlete
Graphite on Paper
22 x 26 inches inches


Nancy Fletcher
Anna Marie
Graphite
14 x 11 inches inches


Camie Davis
Sheena
Graphite on Paper
16 x 26 inches inches


Joshua LaRock
Vadim
Graphite on Paper
24 x 18 inches inches


Nancy Fletcher
Berliquet Wine
Oil on Canvas
25 x 17 inches inches


Joshua LaRock
Oranges
Oil on Linen
8 x 18 inches


Hyeseung Marriage-Song
Samson at Rest
Oil on Canvas
22 x 17 inches inches


Arantzazu Martinez
The Witches House
Oil on Linen
72 X 36 inches inches


Gregory Mortenson
Ana Nina
Graphite and White Chalk on Paper
13 x 15 inches inches


Jiwoong Cheh
The Public Eye
Patina on Hydrocal
35 inches tall inches

Student work - end of February

Angela Cunningham


Joshua LaRock

Carol Broman


Elisabeth Ehmannn



Amelia Landes


Carol Broman


Joshua LaRock

new portrait class

Introducing a 4-hour, short pose portrait class!

Tuesdays, starting in March
5:30 - 9:30pm
$150

Instructor: Josh LaRock

Sara by Josh LaRock

Short Pose Portrait Drawing and Painting
In this course, students will explore all the fundamentals of drawing and painting a portrait in one 4-hour session. We will focus on a fast and accurate block-in supplemented with a knowledge of the internal structure of the head to achieve a likeness and prepare for form modeling. Students will then work towards a clear understanding of the various phenomena of light on form and use hue, value and chroma to complete a fully rendered piece. Beginning to advanced painters are welcome.


About Josh LaRock:
Joshua LaRock (b. 1982) graduated in 2005 from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Business. While working within the music industry, Joshua quickly found that the call to be an artist had become too compelling and began looking for traditional places of study. From 2006 to 2009 he studied classical drawing and painting at the Water Street Atelier under the instruction of Jacob Collins. While there he was also instructed by Travis Schlaht, Douglas Flynt, Camie Davis and Scott Waddell.

Joshua's work has been exhibited at Meredith Long & Company, Anderson Fine Art Gallery, and Atlanta Art Gallery. He has received a First Place Award in the Drawing Category of the Art Renewal Center's 2007 International Salon and a First Place Award in their 2008 Scholarship Competition. http://www.joshualarock.com

Student work - mid february

We're about half way through February, here's an update on some of the studies in progress. Theres about 8 days left on all the figure poses, so I'll post more photos at the end of the month.


Danny Grant


Angela Cunningham finishing the underpainting last week

Angela's cast painting at the end of today


Still life Demo in progress by instructor Tony Curanaj


Joshua LaRock


Angela Cunningham

ARC scholarship awards

Water Street Atelier/Grand Central Academy students Joshua LaRock, Carol Broman, and Hyeseung Marriage-Song just cleaned up at the Art Renewal Center 2008 Scholarship awards. This year, the ARC gave away $21,ooo in scholarships to students who are studying at ARC approved Ateliers. Congratulations on your wins!!!

First Place: Joshua LaRock
Ann Marie (2008)
Oil on Linen
28x25 inches

Second Place: Carol Broman
Julie (2008)
Graphite on Paper
14x11 inches

Third Place: Hyeseung Marriage-Song
Grisaille of a Seated Female (2008)
Oil on Linen
24x20 inches

Around the studio

Here's some more photos from around the studio last week. Also, for all you artists who spend all day with your ipods: here is a link where you can download an hour of free music to brighten your work day! This DJ set was put together for American Apparel stores by Luke Reynolds of Pictures And Sound & includes songs from M. Ward, Jenny Lewis, Fleet Foxes, Ratatat & M83.


Josh LaRock


Sculptor Mark

Chris Rigney's son came in for a visit the other day and jumped right in the routine

Philip Salamone


Instructor Edward Minoff with Lauren Sansariq

Ken Salaz

Jacob Collins

Will St. John awaits a worthy chess opponent . ..