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Fine Artist and ARC Associate Living Master

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Charles Miano, American Artist

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Miano Method Live Online Workshops

Study with Charles from anywhere in the world LIVE online!

Miano advocates a painterly way to draw. Mass drawing is an essential prerequisite for tonal painting. It is an atmospheric way to draw which depends more on tone than line. A focus on large masses of tone and edges conceptually working in layers eases an artist’s progress into painting.

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New Art Instructional Video with Charles Miano

Charles has had many requests for drawing video tutorials and now it is finally here. Charles Miano is thrilled to announce his very first drawing instructional DVD which is now available for pre order!

This drawing video tutorial delves into the secrets and techniques of the old masters when drawing a portrait. It is packed full of tips, techniques, demonstrations and even anatomical study features. Charles Miano discusses not only how to draw, but more importantly, how to get to the heart of why we do it. You will get a lot out of this charcoal drawing tutorial.

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The Road to Mastery by Charles Miano

January 10, 2020

With dogged determination and a clear path, we can bring the pursuit of mastery into reality in the tradition of drawing and painting like the Old Masters.

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Charles Miano, Man Reaching, charcoal on paper
Charles Miano, Man Reaching, charcoal on paper, 20×24

Charles Miano

Artist and Teacher

Charles Miano is an American painter whose art explores humanistic values, using a classic foundation and contemporary inspiration. Miano is an ARC Associate Living Master. He is the Founder and Director of Miano Academy of Art for fine art in Sarasota, Florida and an advocate in the revival of Classically Inspired Representationalism.
Through his personal exploration of the nature of painting and of Nature itself, Miano champions representational art past and present. Imbued with life, vitality and spirit, his work has often been referred to as “visual poetry.”

    Teaching & Workshops

    Draw and Paint like the Masters

    Recognized for his unique teaching ability, Charles Miano has been conducting workshops and classes in drawing and painting for more than a decade. By focusing on universal themes, principles of the natural world and the language of the brush, he has developed a method of teaching that naturally enhances a student’s ability to see, both in art and in life.If you would like to invite Miano to teach an art workshop in your community, please contact us for scheduling. Miano is available for teaching assignments worldwide.

      Miano’s Art Materials

      ATELIER BOUTIQUE

      Most artists and craftspeople know that it is essential to use the finest tools in order to maintain quality. Charles Miano recommends using the very best art materials.  In our Atelier Boutique, you will find exactly what you need for your workshops and courses. From hand-crafted wood palettes to “Rosemary” brushes, artists will find unique specialty items in our shop. We hope that you will find these tools of great value for your art. Check back regularly  as new products will be added for your enjoyment and creative passion.

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        My oil painting, “Aurora”. In Roman mythology, My oil painting, “Aurora”. In Roman mythology, she raises the light.  #artwork #art #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #oils #figurativeart #figurativepainting Many thanks to @the_preraphaelite_woman  for posing.
        Here is part 2 of my article “The Art of Growing Here is part 2 of my article “The Art of Growing”. Many thanks to @the_portrait_society for publishing it in their latest journal. I’m proud of the work our apprentices are doing @mianoacademy ! The article speaks to our philosophy of practice at my school.  Hope you all have a great day today! #art #artwork #academicart #academicdrawing #artschool #artschoollife #atelier #artacademy #drawing #painting #representationalart #figurativeart #castdrawing #stilllifepainting #figuredrawing #artinstructor #artstudent
        Figure Drawing is a PASSION! Our next Miano LIVE O Figure Drawing is a PASSION! Our next Miano LIVE Online- 4 Day FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP in SANGUINE begins Saturday!✨👨🏻‍🎨

Join us for our next sessions of Miano LIVE Online workshops in February.

Saturdays in February we will focus on Drawing the Figure: Figures in Motion!

Learn how to capture life movement, energy and gesture within an anatomical framework.

Charles Miano will teach you his technique for creating dynamic figure drawings! Don't wait! Register today at the link in bio! #draw #drawing #sanguine #redchalk #figuredrawing #gesturedrawing #oldmasterdrawings #academicdrawing
        Your Figure Drawing Needs MOVEMENT! Our next Mia Your Figure Drawing Needs MOVEMENT! 

Our next Miano LIVE Online- 4 Day FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP starts NEXT WEEK!✨👨🏻‍🎨

Join us for our next sessions of Miano LIVE Online workshops in February.

Saturdays in February we will focus on Drawing the Figure: Figures in Motion!

Learn how to capture life movement, energy and gesture within an anatomical framework.

Charles Miano will teach you his technique for creating dynamic figure drawings! Let's get moving! Sign up today at the link in bio!
#art#sanguine#draw #drawing #artist #artwork #artoftheday #figure #figuredrawing #anatomy #lifedrawing #academicdrawing #renaissance #gesturedrawing
        Figure Drawing is a DANCE!💃🏼🕺🏾 Our nex Figure Drawing is a DANCE!💃🏼🕺🏾
Our next Miano LIVE Online- 4 Day FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP is- 
 
DRAWING FIGURES IN MOTION: Sanguine 🍓
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Starts Saturday Feb 4th, 2PM EST
(Saturdays in February: 4th-25th)

Learn how to capture life movement, 🌀energy and gesture within an 💀anatomical framework.
 
✨👨🏻‍🎨 I will teach you my technique for creating dynamic figure drawings! We will work on Miano Method: abstraction/gestures as well as artistic anatomy and finishing.

We have the best model reference from @dynamic_muse ! 📸
 
Many thanks to @dancewithmel from Sarasota Contemporary Dance for working with us! 💃🏼🎊
 
Click the link in the comments to reserve your space!

  #art#dance#sanguine #drawing #figuredrawing #lifedrawing #pencildrawing #pencil #sketch #sketchbook #draw #artist #artistoninstagram #mianoliveonline #anatomy #gesture #gesturedrawing
        #écorché demonstration study from this week’s #écorché demonstration study from this week’s workshop. Nature reveals itself through our deep observations. I always find it nourishing.  #flayedfigure #art#drawing #figuredrawing #ecorche #study #teaching #artworkshop #figurativeart
        Looking forward to teaching in Alaska! Limited spa Looking forward to teaching in Alaska! Limited spaces are available. It would be nice to see you there! #artist #artlife #teaching #oilpainting #oil #artworkshop #paint #portrait #portraitpainting @alaskacreeksidecabins
        Wishing you all a happy New Year!✨ #artist #art Wishing you all a happy New Year!✨ #artist #art #selfie
        Roses Vanitas, oil on canvas (sold) #painting #oil Roses Vanitas, oil on canvas (sold)
#painting #oilpainting #stilllife #flowers #workshop #mianoliveonline #demo #color #art #artoftheday
        Simple shapes can make a figure. Anyone can do it. Simple shapes can make a figure. Anyone can do it. Give it a try!  It’s such a fun way to sketch and you don’t have to be a genius! 🎉

We are going beyond shapes into examining artistic anatomy of the figure in January’s Figure Drawing Workshop Online!

Saturdays in January at 2pm EST

The Workshop begins one week from today! 

You can join us from anywhere LIVE on Zoom

Happy New Year! 🎈

If you are new to Miano LIVE enter the coupon code: NEWFRIEND to recieve 20% off the tuition 

Link in bio -  sign up now to get your spot! 

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        Hi everyone! I wanted to let you know about a rare Hi everyone! I wanted to let you know about a rare opportunity which starts next week.  I will be teaching Figure Drawing 2: Anatomy! 💀🧠🫁🫀

I usually don’t deep dive this much during online sessions but we are going to give it a go! 💪🙌

We will be covering basic human anatomy and how to use important landmarks in your drawings and paintings. I hope you can make it. I would love to see you on Zoom! 🎬💻

Saturdays in January at 2pm

Check out the details at the link to join in the comments!
        Check this portrait out! HAHA… GOTCHA! SELF PO Check this portrait out! HAHA… GOTCHA! 

SELF PORTRAIT Workshop Online

Join us for a journey of self discovery!
4 Day LIVE Online Workshop

TIME: Thursdays, 2:00PM – 5:00PM (EST)
DATES: January 5,12,19,26

Join us from the comfort of your home from anywhere in the world. 🌎 

ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Don’t be shy! 

⁣Click the link in my bio to sign up today!

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#artlovers #sketch #artist #painter #artistsoninstagram #art#fineartpainting #illustration #artistsoninstagram #artlessons #artoftheday #portrait #portraitpainting #paintingtutorial #painting#paintingworkshop
        I wrote an article about how our practice can be I wrote an article about how our practice can be  an important art in itself. It’s called, The Art of Growing- Part One. ✨

I’m grateful to  @the_portrait_society for publishing it in their wonderful journal. It is mostly my observations and musings about the mindset of a learner in this field. 

It’s a cliff- hanger. Look out for Part Two in the next issue! 🧗‍♂️🥂

#art #artist #fineart #portraitpainting #portraitart #learning #artschool #atelier #academicart #mindset #beginnersmind #beginnersmindset #creativity #painting #oldschool #zen
        Chiaroscuro and peonies two of my favorite things. Chiaroscuro and peonies two of my favorite things. Painted for my MLO students. (Sold) #oilpainting #oilpaint #paint #stilllife #flowers #peonies
        Here’s yesterday’s still life demo for my onli Here’s yesterday’s still life demo for my online students. (Sold)
#painting #artwork #stilllife #oilpainting #artacademy #onlineclasses #artistsoninstagram #artist #atelier
        A big thank you to everyone who supported @mianoac A big thank you to everyone who supported @mianoacademy on #givingtuesday and patiently ventured with us into the world of Livestream! 

We are excited to announce that on top of the sponsorships and private donations we received, Charles’ peony painting was auctioned which pushed us past the finish line of our goal of $5,000 to $6,040! 

We hope you enjoyed learning about the Academy through our studio tour and Apprenticeship interviews, and meeting one of our figure models too! 

A big thank you to @ashwinisadekar for fielding questions, @one.lexandria for working hard at Mission Control and to @sorchaaugustine for conducting the interviews and fundraising! Well done team! 

#givingtuesday
#painting #oilpainting #stilllife # #zoom #onlineworkshop #oldmasters #vanitas #art #artworkshop #artist #learntopaint #fun
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