Academy of Realist Art Boston

Name: Academy of Realist Art Boston
Address: 112 South Street, Boston, MA, 02111, US
Telephone: (617) 426-3006
Price range: $$$
Rating: 5

Boston's realist art school elevating drawing and painting skills.

5(5 reviews)

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Academy of Realist Art Boston offers in-person classes and online atelier programs at 112 South St, Boston, MA 02111. Students praise the knowledgeable, generous instructors Julie, Garrett, Eric, and John who guide learners of all levels. The school is described as a supportive community with workshops that help artists improve rapidly in drawing and painting.

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112 South St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

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112 South Street

Boston, MA, 02111

(617) 426-3006 www.academyofrealistartboston.com/

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Structured Atelier Program

Comprehensive curriculum in classical drawing and painting techniques, progressing from fundamentals to advanced work.

Online Atelier Courses

Live, interactive online classes taught by expert instructors, making art education accessible remotely.

Figure Drawing Classes

In-person sessions focused on anatomy and figure study under guided instruction.

Indirect Painting Workshops

Specialized workshops on traditional painting methods like glazing and layering.

Color Theory Classes

Courses dedicated to mastering color mixing, harmony, and application in realist art.

Study Hall for Personal Projects

Guided studio time for students to work on independent projects with instructor feedback.

5.00 · 5 reviews

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JCar

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· 10 months ago

The teachers are so knowledgeable, supportive, and generous with their time. From Julie's color classes and study hall for personal projects, to Garret's indirect painting workshops, to John's figure classes, to Eric's online atelier courses, there's a place for everyone. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to be immersed in the technical aspects of drawing and painting, despite being a part time student and working full time. Only wish I had found this amazing school and community sooner!

Antonio Lones

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· 11 months ago

Enrolling to ARA Boston was a before and after to my life. Great art community and the best instructors in the area. Highly recommended if you're looking to improve your drawing and painting skills.

Missy Dunaway

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· 12 months ago

This place is Boston’s best-kept secret. I earned a BFA from Carnegie Mellon, where the curriculum was highly concept-driven. I graduated with endless ideas for projects, but I still lacked the technical skill to bring them to life on canvas. In the following years, I took a self-guided approach to improvement by following YouTube tutorials and occasionally attending figure drawing classes, but I only got so far. Then I found the Academy of Realist Art Boston. I am not exaggerating when I say my skills improve each day I attend class. The instructors are far and away the best I have ever encountered. Julie, Garrett, Eric, and John are generous instructors who overflow with knowledge and are adept at guiding students of all learning styles and skill levels. If you’re unsure about committing to the full curriculum, start with a workshop and ask any student around you about their experience. We all say the same thing: this place will change your life.

Jessica Nelson

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· 3 years ago

I’m a current student of both the online and in-person program (in the final painting part of the program). All of the teachers are fantastic, I’ve grown SO much through my time with the school. Many of the teachers are former students (including Julie and Eric) and now run the school, so they understand what it’s like to be a student. I really can’t say enough about how fantastic the school is. Genuinely confused about the person who wrote the one star review… 🤔

Lydia Plante (lydiamadeline)

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· 3 years ago

I *love* ARA Boston's online atelier program. Eric Johnson is a generous and skilled instructor, and I saw my drawing skills improving in mere weeks. Running a full atelier program completely online is both innovative and forward-thinking, and creates academic opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible to many artists.

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