• Community

    Donated Works to the Following Organizations and Events American Lung Association – Pennsylvania 2012 Family House Polo Match at Hartwood Acres 2011 American Heart Association 2011 Ohio Valley Hospital 2010 St. Clair Hospital Foundation 2011 Rebuilding Together – Pittsburgh 2008, 2…
  • FACES WORKSHOP $120

    Le Poire Fine Art Studio 11 E Crafton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15205 9:00 am – 4:00pm noon – 1pm (lunch at Sharp Edge Creekhouse – student’s expense) $25 required at registration to hold your place in class Workshop begins with extensive lecture on drawing the face and all to…
  • So I got Copics! :D

    Yepp! I'm going to start collecting Copic Markers, finally!~ It will take a long time for me to have all the copics... probably years. ;__; But I think it'll be worth it! Here's my first drawing with the Copics! :3 Yepp! So I'm very excited about this! X3 Yaay!~
  • 8 Hyper-Realistic Drawings That Could Be Mistaken For Photos

    I've always been somewhat proud of my artistic skills. I mean, I'll never make a living off them or anything, but I can certainly illustrate a flyer for a friend's upcoming event, or draw a novel picture for someone. But every once in a while I come across an artist that seriously puts me to shame…
  • Le Poire’s 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY KICK-OFF PARTY/ART OPENING

    All are welcome to join us at………… Le Poire’s 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY KICK-OFF PARTY/ART OPENING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011 6 -9 PM
  • ENGAGE, EXECUTE, EXTRACT

    A mother/ daughter exhibit of Joyce’s textural abstract paintings and Renae’s artistic photography.Joyce assigns a topic to engage Renae’s creativity who then proceeds to execute a photo of unique prospective on the subject which will prompt Joyce to further extract yet another com…
  • Instruction In Both Brush and Knife

    These classes is for experienced and novice painters alike with instruction in both brush and knife according to the student’s own goals. Personal attention is given weekly from the instructor and the pace for completion of work is set by the student. Classes includes review of materials, a…
  • Drawing The Face and All Topics

    Workshop begins with extensive lecture on drawing the face and all topics to be considered in regard to composition, expression, movement, contrast and color choices. Joyce will demonstrate drawing and paint application with knives. Time will be allowed for questions concerning issues in portrait…
  • Painting for Young Teens

    For young teens with an interest in trying a variety of mediums including oil painting with brushes and knives, pastels, charcoal, watercolor, life drawing and paper collage. A brief overview of color theory is covered along with some discussion of famous artists related to mediums. Some art supplie…
  • Purchase Works of Art At Your Leisure

    Stop by to peruse or purchase works of art at your leisure. Watch the artist work or witness a demonstration of her own knife technique during one of the many increasingly popular painting classes for adults/teens throughout the week year round.