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Figure Painting with David Baird

$750.00

Instructor: David Baird
Dates: August 18–August 22, 2025
Times: 9 am–4:30 pm (break 12–1:30 pm)
Workshop Location: Weir Studio, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
Levels/Ages: This workshop is open to all levels, ages 18+, or with permission from the instructor.

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This class will focus on developing paintings from a live model, with an added emphasis on incorporating the figure into an environment. Pose lengths will vary throughout the week, beginning with one-day color studies and moving into a longer pose.

As paintings progress throughout the week, additional strategies will be introduced to refine the initial stages of a color block-in while pursuing a more resolved pictorial statement. In particular, conceptual frameworks such as perspective, color theory, and the orientation of planar relationships to light will be discussed.

This class will consist of demonstrations and lectures, as well as individual one-on-one critiques as participants develop their own works.

Please note that registration for this workshop is non-refundable and does not include supplies or materials; please see the Terms and Conditions for details before making the final purchase.

Questions? admissions@lymeacademy.edu or call 860-434-5232 ext. 202.

Instructor's Supply List

Supplies and materials are available at de Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials and Curiosities, Lyme Academy’s school art store. The supply list will be sent to registered students.

Artist Bio

David Baird began training in 2007 in Santa Fe, New Mexico with the noted artist Antony J Ryder.  He furthered his studies at the Janus Collaborative in New York, the Studio Escalier in France, and the Jerusalem Studio School in both Italy and Israel.  He has been part of the teaching faculty at Studio Escalier since 2015 and joined the faculty at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in 2024. He currently lives and works in Old Lyme, CT.

Instagram: @david__baird__

Website: davidtbaird.com

Terms and Conditions

Registration and Enrollment Information

Registration and enrollment for workshops operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Full Payment Required:
    Registration must be paid in full at enrollment to secure a spot in the workshop. Registrants without payment or payment arrangements will not be on the roster.
  • Payment Plan Option:
    If you would like to arrange a payment plan, please email caitlin@lymeacademy.edu for more information and assistance in setting one up.

Workshop Refund Policy

Please review the following refund policy for workshops.

  1. 72-Hour Grace Period:
    Students may request a full refund for workshop registrations within 72 hours of signing up, provided that the workshop has not yet started. The refund request must be made within this 72-hour period for consideration.
  2. Non-Refundable Credit Card Fee:
    A 3.5% processing fee will be added to credit card payments. This processing fee is non-refundable.
  3. After the Grace Period:
    After the 72-hour grace period, no refunds will be issued for workshop registrations under any circumstances.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to contact us promptly if you have any questions or concerns regarding your registration.

Questions? 860-434-5232 ext. 202

Terms, Conditions and Policies

Other Details

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de Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials and Curiosities, our school art store is open Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm & Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm. For assistance on securing supplies in advance use the de Gerenday’s website, or call 860.434.8725.