Welcome to Glen Park Atelier, where artists seeking to overcome creative frustrations can achieve tangible progress through our targeted drawing and painting workshops.
Our program: We cultivate a structured and supportive environment by emphasizing classical art principles and methods, enabling students to hone their artistic abilities and express their creativity.
Our instructor, David Martinez: a classically trained artist with extensive experience, offers sessions tailored to accommodate various skill levels, from eager beginners to seasoned advanced artists. We offer various workshop subjects, including still life, figure drawing, and portrait painting.
We invite you to join us for a truly enriching and enjoyable artistic experience. Here, you will receive personalized instruction, engage in hands-on practice, and connect with a vibrant community of fellow artists.
The Atelier Method
The Atelier method is a rigorous approach to drawing and painting instruction based on the principles and techniques used by 19th-century French Ateliers. These studios were led by Artists who had inherited a wealth of knowledge and expertise from previous generations of atelier-trained artists. The instruction provided in an Atelier teaches students to sensitively interpret three-dimensional subjects into two-dimensional artworks.
San Francisco Studio
Experience our upscale studio nestled in the picturesque Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to provide a premium, inspiring environment that fosters creativity and artistic excellence.
Workshops
Our workshops are tailored for artists determined to break through plateaus, providing structured training that delivers measurable improvements in your artistic journey. Our workshops cover diverse topics, including drawing, painting, and portraiture , suitable for all skill levels. Led by experienced instructors, these workshops provide personalized guidance to help you develop your artistic abilities in a supportive environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Glen Park Atelier's workshops offer an opportunity to explore new techniques and expand your creative horizons.
Instructors
David Martinez
Not so long ago, David was managing software engineering teams in Silicon Valley. He loved his positions, projects, and colleagues, and the world of start-up innovation was endlessly exciting. But his inner artist always hovered in the background. He drew constantly as a child and later, as a working adult, took frequent art classes at night to feed this part of his soul. When a company shutdown loomed in 2013, David decided to leap, once and for all, into the creative realm that beckoned. He hasn’t looked back.
