Program Overview
Led by renowned artist J. Gordon, this program emphasizes drawing techniques within a multidisciplinary approach. Gordon's extensive experience and expertise in art education, curating, and artistic practice inform his innovative teaching strategies that blend traditional and contemporary methods. Gordon's students develop a deep understanding of drawing and its role in various artistic contexts.
Program Outline
Teaching:
J. Gordon brings over two decades of experience as an artist, educator, and curator, to his classrooms. Gordon earned his BFA and MFA in painting from the University of Kansas and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts respectively. While his current professional practice centers primarily around the medium of drawing, he incorporates aspects of traditional and contemporary painterly practices in both his teaching methods and mixed media art works.
Other:
Gordon is a recipient of multiple scholarships and awards, as well an artist fellowship from the state of Delaware. He has taught drawing at many colleges, art centers, and museums including the Tacoma Art Museum and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He is currently represented by Gallery Strega, where he also plays a supporting role in exhibition design and curation.
