Oak Lawn Master Artist Clayton J. Beck, III will give an informative lecture and demonstration of John Singer Sargent's technique.  Not only will Clayton explain the technique in detail, but you will also learn where Sargent got it from and its history.

John Singer Sargent was an American portrait painter of the late 19th and early 20th century who was considered the leading portrait painter of his generation.  He is famous for his remarkable technical facility as an artist.

You won't want to miss this lecture and demonstration by Clayton.  Everyone is welcome to attend this session  on Sunday, August 31st from 10 am to noon. 

Our popular Open Studio-Long Pose session will begin at noon right after the lecture, so please consider bringing your favorite materials to work with and approach your portraits with a new "Sargent" perspective to apply what you have learned!