| Left & Right By Julia Lvovich began studying with Mrs. Kepes in November, 2004, Second year student |
| Above Veronika Zarnitsyna is a biophysicist at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA and began her studies at Cobble Creek Studios in June, 2004, Third year student Tucker, GA |
| The six images above were created by Lusha Shilnikov, Snellville, GA. Lusha began her studies with Mrs. Kepes five years ago. She has studied from life for three years. She is currently studying the masters . |
| Right Sfumato painting---"Seated Nude" 1884 after Bougueareau, painted by Mrs. Elizabeth Morris currently attending the University of Georgia while also studying with Mrs. Kepes. Elizabeth began her studies with Deborah in 2003, she is a Third year student. |
| Cobble Creek Studios Student Gallery |
| Above Anastaysia Lobacheva, Charcoal drawing study for oil portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci's," Mona Lisa" |
| Above Veronika Zarnitsyna's "Girl in a Pearl Earring" after Jan Vermeer, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 16" |
| Left & Right By Natalia Losev 1st Still Life & 1st Portrait Photo Reference |
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| Cobble Creek Studios Grayson, GA 30017 Telephone 770-982-7472 770-597-4053 Email: info@deborahkepes.com |
| "Deborah goes the extra mile to ensure that her students develop skills that will enhance their abilities. She doesn't hesitate to share her knowledge. My artwork has improved greatly under her instruction and guidance." Elizabeth Morris, Grayson, GA Candidate Spring, 2008 BFA Undergraduate, University of Georgia. Far Right Elizabeth participates in a life drawing class |
| "Regardless of background or skill level, Deb Kepes has an excellent sense of the academic approach to building a painting. There is both a foundation and a formula required for executing an image to get the desired results and she stays true to adhering to and commitment to maintaining the right approach to painting and see the results with each class." Hal Schwarze Athens, GA www.halschwarze.com |
| Left & Right Allison Findley, Grayson, GA, began studying with Mrs. Kepes in February, 2004, she is currently studying the drawings of the masters. Third year student Left: Study by Edgar Degas Left: Still Life "Rasberries", oil on panel |
Step 1: Drawing Stage
| The Sfumato (Latin for Smoke) Technique, which is created by the application of fine, thin layers of paint, demonstrated below: |
| Step 2: First Layer of Color Color is thinly glazed, eliminating every brush stroke. |
| "Though art, Mrs. Kepes brings out a certain character or trait that you possess. And as you progress with your art education, you progress in all aspects of life, whether it be work, or school, and the education gained in class can be used in various ways." Julia Lvovich Lilburn, GA |
| Drawing and painting is new to me, this is my first year at Cobble Creek Studios and I am finding talent that I never knew I had. Deborah is introducing me to another world, and I really appreciated her for that." appreciated her for that." Natalia Losev Lilburn, GA |
| Above: Julia Lvovich, After William M. Harnett |
| Above Hal Schwarze, begins an underpainting working from a photo reference of a sculpture. |
| Above: Eli Morris, "Hunger & Hope" Series for 2008 University of Georgia Bachelors of Fine Art Program Exit Show |