About Underpainting Collective
Based in Oakland, Underpainting Collective is a volunteer artists collective dedicated to making traditional art lessons accessible. We believe anyone can learn to draw and paint in a supportive community, regardless of their starting point.
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Our Legacy: The Atelier School of Classical Realism
David Hardy founded the Oakland Atelier School of Classical Realism in 1969, teaching hundreds of students how to paint and draw like the Old Masters. At the tender age of 95, David entrusted the title and legacy of the school to Charlie Antolin, an instructor who has been with the school for over a decade.
