Secrets of Gemstone Art
Secrets of Gemstone Art (8) Session
In this course students will discover the secrets to painting large scales gemstones. This unconventional approach to jewelry designing is to inspire the creative process. The magic of painting brings gemstones to life with acrylic paints on oversized canvases. Students will learn the construction of gemstones and how to apply painting techniques to create realistic effect.
The objective of this couse is to explore the coloration and patterns of the phenomenal stones. Participates will study light and reflections of magnified cabochons and faceted stones. Paintings will include opals, malachite, lapis lazuli and turquoise along with diamond, emerald and pear shapes.
Takeaways
- Learn the geometric construction of gemstones.
- Apply different painting techniques for visual effects.
- Make realistic renderings by understanding the behavior of light and shade.
- Students will leave with paints for their portfolio.
Recommended Classes
Course Videos
How to Paint a Cabochon Gemstone
How To Paint a Faceted Gemstone
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Raffaella Stern
About the Instructor
Raffaella Stern is an accomplished Italian-American jewerly designer, with over 30 years of experience. She has designed for companies that producted for Boucheron, Cartier and H.Stern. Currently she is working as a freelance desinger for Marina B. She has taught jewlery design for over 7 years in an Italian school for goldsmith craftsman. She brings her novel creative approach and specialized mastery of jewelry designing to the New York Jewelry Design Institute.