PSA Studios

Finding Your Freedom Through Observation, Exploration, and Joy

with Adrian Giuliani PSA

Live on Zoom

Mondays, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Eastern Time

Class Overview:

In this weekly PSA Studio class, artists work from life to explore still life, florals, and self-portraits with a bold, fresh outlook.

The focus is on observation, exploration, and unlocking a sense of freedom in your work. Adrian encourages artists to see familiar subjects in new ways while building a strong foundation in drawing and observation. From that foundation, students are guided toward experimentation and a less precious approach to the creative process, allowing discovery and creativity to flourish.

Students learn how uncertainty and experimentation can strengthen their work, helping them trust their instincts and find joy in painting. The class supports artists in developing their own artistic voice while working fearlessly and with curiosity.

Composition and Color in Landscape and Life Drawing

with Georgette Sinclair

PSA Studio Class, In Studio

Mondays, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Eastern Time
PSA Studio, National Arts Club, New York City

Class Overview:

This in-studio PSA Studio class is designed for artists of all experience levels who want to strengthen their understanding of composition and color while working in landscape and life drawing.

Students are guided through the full creative process, from selecting and refining source material to applying pastel techniques that support expressive, well-designed paintings. Emphasis is placed on seeing the essential elements of a subject and making thoughtful choices that clarify structure, mood, and visual impact.

Working primarily in pastel, artists learn how composition and color work together to convey atmosphere, light, and a sense of place. The class encourages both observation and interpretation, helping students develop confidence in their visual decisions.

Places, Faces, & Florals

with Wennie Huang PSA

PSA Studio Class, Weekly Hybrid, In-Studio and Live on Zoom

Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30 pm (ET)

PSA Studio, National Arts Club, New York City and on Zoom

Class Overview:

This weekly PSA Studio class explores flowers, portraits, still life, landscape, and abstraction through the expressive and thoughtful use of color in pastel.

Drawing on over fifteen years of teaching experience in New York City, Wennie guides artists in developing more cohesive and intentional color palettes while maintaining a sense of freedom and responsiveness to the subject. Students are encouraged to trust their love of color while strengthening the visual relationships that bring clarity and unity to their work.

Through a balance of hands-on exploration and thoughtful discussion, artists examine how color functions within mark-making, contrast, edges, proportion, and scale. Historical and contemporary examples are woven into the conversation to deepen understanding and expand creative possibilities.

Pastel Portraits from Life: Drawing and Expressive Color

with Fang Sullivan PSA

Weekly Hybrid, In Studio and Live on Zoom

Wednesdays, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Eastern Time
PSA Studio, National Arts Club, New York City, and on Zoom

Class Overview:

Bring your portraits to life with the rich, luminous magic of pastels while working from a live model, either in studio or remotely.

This class strengthens drawing skills while encouraging artists to explore bold, expressive color through layering and broken color techniques. Students develop accuracy in likeness, structure, and value relationships while also being encouraged to experiment and work with creative freedom.

Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individualized feedback, artists build confidence in portrait drawing while exploring color relationships, temperature shifts, and expressive mark-making. The class encourages artists to develop their own personal approach while working from direct observation.

Color and Composition

with Maceo Mitchell PSA – MP, HFH

Hybrid, Weekly Studio Class

Thursdays – 1:00 – 4:00 PM EST
PSA Studio, National Arts Club, New York City, and on Zoom

Class Overview:

Color and composition form the foundation of strong, expressive painting. In this ongoing hybrid studio class, Maceo Mitchell helps artists deepen their understanding of how these two elements work together to create clarity, mood, and visual impact. With an emphasis on observation, thoughtful design, and sensitivity to color relationships, students explore ways to move beyond simply recording a subject toward creating more intentional, cohesive paintings.

Working primarily in pastel, though other compatible media are welcome, participants may paint from still life, reference images, or personal subject matter. Individual feedback, group discussion, and instructor guidance create a supportive environment in which artists with a range of experience levels can strengthen their skills and artistic voice.