Method
A Timeless Teaching Method for Artful Learning
Our method has helped over 1000 students in the past ten years to become better artists. Whether absolute beginners, or experienced learners, our students have seen tremendous improvement in their artistic abilities by following our centralized curriculum.
At Classical Realism Singapore, we use a comprehensive, four part approach to teach our drawing and painting classes. All of the lessons at the studio are based on the following areas of focus:
MATERIAL
We guide you on art materials and their uses. Avoid feeling lost at art stores! Our goal? Provide knowledge on artistic mediums and tools.
At CRSG, we provide top-notch materials for our students, including professional easels and high-quality glass palettes.
Students have access to a wide variety of brushes with both natural and synthetic bristles in various shapes and sizes. Paint, painting mediums, various sprays and varnishes and a whole other array of materials are available to students.
Access to quality materials is crucial in learning. Poor supplies hinder and complicate art-making.
TECHNICAL
We often get asked about technical aspects of creating art – how to hold a pencil/brush, shade, create brush strokes and blend paint. Sadly, many schools refuse to teach these skills over concerns it stifles creativity.
We counter this idea with a simple question: Imagine someone who wants to express themselves musically by playing the violin. Is it not paramount to learn how to play the instrument correctly before they give their first recital? Can you imagine how horrid they would sound with no training?
Why is visual art different? We don’t think it is. That’s why we’ll work hard to give you a solid technical foundation from which to grow as an artist.
PERCEPTUAL
The studio teaches students how to represent the world around them. Students learn to sharpen their observation skills to accurately capture the three dimensional world onto a flat surface.
Starting artists can get frustrated with their realistic drawing and painting. They know something needs fixing but aren’t sure what.
This problem can be solved through an approach called sighting, which helps students assess and improve their drawing and painting accuracy. Many schools don’t bother to cover this because they feel it’s too hard to teach. Not the case here. We break everything down in a way even a beginner can understand.
CONCEPTUAL
The conceptual aspect is crucial in realistic art. An artist can’t rely on sight alone, but must think in order to better represent. Join our studio to learn more.
We provide in-depth guidance on traditional techniques for achieving a 3-dimensional look in pictures through form, space, perspective, and light.
We make these complex ideas easy to understand, even for beginners.
Our Mission
Classical Realism Singapore is dedicated to preserving and passing down time-honored teaching methods that have shaped generations of artists. We emphasize a structured, foundational approach, focusing on mastering classical techniques before encouraging personal expression.
Our Method
Students learn through hands-on practice, drawing from life, and studying essential concepts such as anatomy, proportion, and perspective. Our experienced instructor provides personalized guidance, offering critiques and feedback to ensure each student’s growth. By blending discipline with creativity, we nurture technical skill and artistic vision, equipping students with the tools to excel in both traditional and contemporary art.
