Welcome to Green Atelier!
My Mission
My goal for Green Atelier is to make art education accessible and affordable for adults of all abilities. I strive to provide my students with centuries of drawing and painting knowledge distilled into easy-to-follow steps to help them reach mastery. By following these consistent methods, my students can confidently create professional-level artwork.
About Green Atelier
At The Green Atelier, I am proud to carry on the centuries-old tradition of atelier education. I offer a modern twist, however, as a virtual atelier. I work closely with a select group of dedicated students to provide them with practical drawing and painting lessons to help them become professional artists.
The journey begins with drawing, as it is the foundation of all visual art. Students will learn the 'language' of vision by copying master works and then apply that knowledge to drawing from life. When the student has achieved a high level of drawing, they can move on to painting. Painting starts with plaster casts and then progresses to painting from life.
In addition to drawing and painting, The Green Atelier also teaches canvas building, paint making, art business, art packing and handling, and more. With my guidance, students can gain all the skills they need to make their own atelier.
Hi, I’m Josh Green
The Art Teacher
Josh is an artist and teacher who has studied painting traditions for over 11 years in Italy, Germany, and New York. He earned his MFA in painting from the Alfred-Dusseldorf program in New York and Dusseldorf, Germany, and has studied Shodo, a Japanese ink painting tradition, at Shinnyo-ji Temple. Josh currently lives in New York City, where he creates his own work, assists in the studio of a Gagosian artist, art handles, and installs art exhibitions. Josh founded Green Atelier to offer his students time tested wisdom and to provide a space to explore their artistic voices through paint. Josh is a trusted guide for his students, watching as their skills develop and their artistic voices brighten.
Oil Master Painting
This is Josh's thesis painting of the philosopher Democritus concluding his studies at the Florence Academy of Art, in Florence, Italy.
Figure Drawing
These are two of Josh's figure drawings in charcoal.
Anatomy
This is one of Josh's anatomical sculptures in plasticine.
Josh's Studio
Josh's art studio is located in Brooklyn, NY. He is actively engaged in the contemporary art world in NYC.
Josh's Current Paintings
Josh's current work can be viewed on his personal website www.joshgreenart.com . His work is focus on exploring consciousness through painting.
The Painter's Dialectic Podcast
Josh hosts the Painter's Dialectic podcast which has listeners across America and 26 other countries. The podcast promotes critical and creative thinking through dialogues on art, philosophy, science, and spirituality.