+ ABOUT BRANDON

Brandon’s career arc stiches together a unique and rich set of experiences. Unlike most artists, his education was focused strongly on the sciences, an interest he still maintains and that influences his art. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. After graduating, he completed an internship in Medical Illustration (IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana). He eventually decided to pursue a more creative outlet as a graphic designer. Over the next fifteen years he was a graphic and exhibit designer at the Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens and later the Indianapolis Children’s Museum (the largest children’s museum in the world).

It wasn’t until 2009 that he learned how to paint in oil. He quickly assimilated the techniques of the Old Masters during his 3 year education at Zoll Studio where he now teaches and works daily in his personal studio space. His art has won numerous awards and hangs in personal collections across the Eastern Seaboard.

To learn more about Brandon or see his artwork, you can visit his website HERE

+ TOPICS / SKILLSET

Some of the topics that may be introduced appropriate to each student's level:

• Basics of form and value
  
• Measuring and accurate drawing
  
• Toning a panel or canvas
  
• Underpainting and the "wipe-out" method
  
• Grisaille and limited palette
  
• Practical color theory and manipulation
  
• Principals of a strong composition
  
• Alla Prima and direct painting
  
• Half-pasting and glazing
  
• Creating a strong finished painting
  

+ ART SUPPLIES

BUY YOUR OWN ART SUPPLIES: All NEW STUDENTS should consult with the instructor prior to buying any supplies from the lists below. You will not need any supplies for your first class.

SHOP IN PERSON If buying supplies locally, we recommend going to PLAZA ART SUPPLIES in Towson. Talk to Charles or Cindy if you need help finding items.

ORDER FOR PICK UP You can also CALL IN YOUR ORDER at Plaza Arts. Tell them you need either the DRAWING or PAINTING supply list for Brandon's classes and they will gather your items for pick-up.

BUY SUPPLIES ONLINE: We have partnered with Dick Blick to make buying art supplies easy. Choose the list you want to buy from below:

+ STUDIO POLICIES

From our years of teaching classes, we have observed that students perform the best and are most successful in a consistent learning environment. For you to get the most out of your experience, we strongly encourage consistent attendance to your regularly scheduled class(es).

1. All classes are "continuous" (no need to re-enroll). This simply means that you register only once. Once you enroll with a payment of $150, you are entitled to any 4 of Brandon's Adult Classes (excluding Portfolio Prep Classes). You must take all four of these classes within 2 months of the enrollment date (date of payment). If you do not take all 4 classes within 2 months of enrollment, remaining classes are forfeited.

2. There will be no make-up session if written notification via email is not provided prior to absence.

3. Absences cannot be credited to the next enrollment period. All 4 classes must be taken within 2 months of enrollment and payment of tuition.

4. Eligible make-ups are valid while you are enrolled. All unused make-ups expire when you withdraw and are not carried over upon re-enrollment.

5. Rescheduled/make up classes cannot be replaced. We do not reschedule make up classes.

Classes will begin and end promptly at the scheduled times. Please be punctual. If attendance is low, the instructor may wait 15-20 minutes, but if you do not show up by then, class may be cancelled without notice.

For the safety of all students, Zoll Studio has installed entrance doors with coded access. You will be given the access code when you enroll. You are responsible for knowing this code to enter and may not give this code to anyone else.

I hereby give Zoll Studio, LLC permission to use photographs of me and my artworks for future promotional purposes. I understand that my name will NOT be used to identify me in a photo at any time in any publication without my permission. No compensation is provided to individuals who appear in the images.

Zoll Studio, LLC does not accept responsibility for loss, damage, or theft of any student’s property.

Any student found to be disruptive to the program or teachers may be dismissed from the session without refund.

1. If tuition is not received PRIOR to the start of class, the student’s place cannot be guaranteed. Sessions are paid for by the enrollment period, not by the day.

2. Tuition is not transferable from one enrollment period to another due to poor attendance or missed classes.

3. There are no refunds for missed classes, or for dismissal due to discipline problems.