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ANDRE PIJET
Art Studio

Welcome to the vibrant world of artist Andre Pijet! We extend a warm welcome to all art enthusiasts, wanderers, and curious minds. Explore the remarkable creativity that flows from the heart and soul of this talented artist.

At Andre Pijet’s Art Studio, we invite you to experience the magic of art firsthand. Our doors are open to both seasoned artists and beginners looking to embark on a creative journey. Join us for art courses that will ignite your passion, refine your skills, and help you express your unique vision through various mediums.

Drawing Classes and Courses

2024 Spring session starting April 15th.

This comprehensive drawing course is strategically designed to equip participants with essential realistic drawing skills, which will be invaluable in preparing their admission portfolios.

The Drawing Club

Each Tuesday from September 2024

Live model-drawing practice under the artist’s supervision.

Elevate your drawing proficiency with professional guidance and the dynamic experience of live model sessions. Secure your spot today and unlock the artistic potential within you.

Drawing Classes and Courses

2024 Spring session starting April 16th.

This comprehensive painting course is strategically designed to equip participants with essential realistic painting skills, which will be invaluable in preparing their admission portfolios.

NEW BOOK

A comprehensive visual guide
How to Draw

“When You Can See It, You Can Draw It: A Comprehensive Visual Guide on How To Draw” is a 252-page treasure trove of knowledge for those aspiring to master realistic drawing skills. Featuring 230 pages of essential step-by-step instructions, this book serves as a complete course on learning how to draw. The author not only shares their philosophy on teaching drawing but also provides insights into creating anamorphic drawings and basic caricature lines. Uniquely, the book covers curvilinear perspective, one to three vanishing points, axonometric, isometric, orthogonal, and oblique projections of 3D forms. Readers will discover techniques for drawing in scale, explosive views, and cross views. The author’s teaching philosophy, rooted in Eastern European style, emphasizes the importance of seeing before drawing. The book encourages readers to draw what is truly in front of their eyes, fostering a distinct visual perception. Additionally, the author advocates for integrating realistic drawing skills into education from the fourth grade onward, highlighting its positive impact on cognitive visual perception, especially in the digital age. As a bonus, the author plans to elucidate various parts of the book through instructional sessions on their YouTube channel. So, let’s embrace the joy of drawing and start creating art with a smile!

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SKETCHBOOK 2017

SKETCHBOOK 2017

The 2017 Sketchbook contains a variety of sketches conceived on different occasions. Some were done during my Drawing Club sessions in my studio, some at the Montreal Fine Arts museum, or in situ on the streets of Montreal. I like to draw fast and keep the drawing...

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The “Open Studio” Exhibit 2017

The “Open Studio” Exhibit 2017

The exhibit "Open Studio 2017" represents drawings conceived during the Drawing Club sessions in my studio. Some of the sketches inspired my series of drawn paintings. The Drawn Paintings are drawing conceived on raw canvases…my preferred surface to draw on. It...

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Inspirations 2011- 2016 / Father & Son

Inspirations 2011- 2016 / Father & Son

L’exposition Inspirations 2011-2015 est un voyage créatif que font ensemble un père (Andre Pijet) et son fils (Marc-Andre Pijet). Le surréalisme classique du père s'entremêle avec l’expressionnisme symbolique de son fils. C’est en quelque sorte un journal artistique...

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