Figure Painting with David Baird
Instructor: David Baird
Dates: June 29-July 3, 2026
Times: 9 am–4 pm
Workshop Location: Weir Studio, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
Directions and Parking: Registered students will receive detailed information before the workshop.
Levels/Ages: This workshop is open to all levels, ages 18+, or with permission from the instructor.
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, 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
Artist Bio
David Baird began his 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
Supplies and Materials
Supply list will be provided to registered students.
Terms, Conditions and Policies
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.
- 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. - Non-Refundable Credit Card Fee:
A 3.5% processing fee will be added to credit card payments. This processing fee is non-refundable. - 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
