Develop your own symbolic language and personal motifs
How to create a successful color story and about the symbolism of color
How to create a layered painting from start to finish
How to interpret art and know what messages are being said
Mother-daughter power duo Elli and Dimitra Milan have over 30 years of experience as professional artists combined. They want to share the tips they’ve gathered with you in this amazing new workshop.
Let’s face it, every artist needs a purpose for creating. You need your reason to get behind the brush and pull forth that which the world has never seen. When you join this workshop you’ll explore the power of art and understand how art changes the world. Discover how to take your place as an artist in today’s art world and say something through your art. In this eye opening workshop, you’ll learn how to integrate your spirituality and your art and understand the deep nature of symbolism.
This workshop is one of Elli and Dimitra’s favorite topics to teach. You will be moved emotionally and incredibly inspired. Artists are used as vessels to communicate messages from muses that exist outside of us and this workshop will teach you how to channel this better actively. Art very often speaks to a future and hope and is forerunning major cultural shifts. Be inspired to become an artist who shifts culture, who brings the far things near and touches heaven bring light and hope to the people who see your art.
9:00am - 12:00pm: Introduction to revelations in art, learn how to use symbolism in your art
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch break
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Choosing symbols & creating your underpainting layer
3:00pm - 6:00pm: How art changed the world: know your place in history
9:00am - 12:00pm: Second layer & composition, color story
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch break
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Color and light & How art speaks
3:00pm - 6:00pm: Oil glaze & Building your own symbolic vocabulary
9:00am - 12:00pm: Final layer, highlights, and rendering
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch break
1:00pm - 3:00pm: How to interpret art
3:00pm - 6:00pm: Personal critique & interpretation of your art
Elli has sold more than 10,000 pieces of art throughout her thriving career as a professional artist for the last 25 years. As the founding owner of Milan Art Institute, she has transformed the lives of thousands of artists all over the world, helping them find their voice, and turn their passion for art into a profession. Elli is a leading voice of the current Art Renaissance.
Dimitra generated over $1,000,000 of artwork sales by the age of 15. She is pioneering a new age of artist influencers on social media, spreading beauty across the entire planet. She is now a mentor and co-owner at Milan Art Institute and passionate about equipping artists to change the world with their art.
ALL of the art supplies you need
Your own personal space for painting
A signed copy of Elli’s Book “The Revolution of an Artist” to inspire you
Lunch each day during the workshop
The city of Athens, GA is lively and full of creativity and is located close to our school (only 20 minutes away). It is the perfect option for the weekend. There are tons of live music events, coffee shops and parks. The night-life is fun, with lots opportunities to make friends during your stay.
Also, there are many other towns to stay at while you’re here for the workshop, feel free to search for the perfect fit for you. Room, board and transportation is not included in the price of the workshop.
The workshop will be held: 2276 Highway 82, Statham, Georgia 30666.
We don't provide housing*
Milan Art Institute is a place where passionate hearts and creative minds come together to bring visions to life. The founders, John and Elli Milan, have been successful artists for over twenty five years each and have made a living during that entire period solely through art. Their daughter, Dimitra Milan, became a professional artist, and at the age of fifteen, had generated over a million dollars through the sales of her own artwork. The Milans’ works have been featured in galleries across the world. And now, they are sharing their insights about the art industry with everyone. They have rallied a dedicated and incredibly talented group of individuals to fulfill the dream of inspiring artists all over the world. The Milan Art Institute team is completely devoted and fully committed to helping artists live out their true purpose.
Milan Art Institute has turned a passion into a profession for hundreds of students. Both beginners and professionals come here to master skills, learn new techniques, and join an ever-expanding community of artists. Milan Art Institute is here to enlighten and educate a worldwide audience about the transformational power of the visual arts.
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All necessary materials for the workshop are included. However, you might want to bring your favorite brushes to supplement what you’ll be using in the workshop.
All supplies will be included and they will be shared by others in the class. We have an on-site art supply store where you can purchase anything extra you want.
Yes a canvas or sometimes another surface will be included.
Workshops will be held at Milan Art Institute close to Athens, GA.
Our exact address: 2276 Highway 82, Statham, Georgia 30666
Room, board, and transportation is not included, however we recommend to stay in the historic town of Athens, GA. Athens is a fun and lively town with lots to do at night after the workshops, plus it's only 20 minutes from the Institute. We will be providing lunch each day during the workshop, so you don’t have to worry about that.
Lunches will be included daily at the workshops. If you have any food allergies or diet restrictions it might be a good idea to pack your own lunch for the day. You can also email [email protected] and let them know about any specifics.
If, for any reason, you need to cancel your attendance to the workshop after you’ve registered, you can get a full refund within 24 hours of your purchase. After this time period is over, you can apply the workshop fee to any other workshop or product (including the Mastery Program) Milan Art Institute offers. However, you must inform us at least 72 hours before the workshop to be able to transfer the credit to another workshop or product.
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