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Suzanne Tevlin is an artist/educator at the University of Toronto. She has also lectured at OCAD, Parsons-Paris and virtually every major Museum in Europe and North America.

As an international lecturer and artist she spent 12 years in Europe during which time she did research and lectured at Le Musee Ephrussi de Rothschild and La Villa Kerylos in France. During her time in France she also founded "The Tevlin Perspective: Art History from the Artist's point of View", art talks about the mysteries of creativity.

A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and winner of the prestigious Forsyth Award, she continued her studies at l'Universite de Paris-Sorbonne, l'Universite de Nice, l'Ecole du Louvre and elsewhere.

Suzanne has had numerous exhibitions in Paris, Monaco, along the Cote d'Azur and in London, as well as in Canada. She is represented in collections throughout Europe and North America.

FALL TERM

A NOTE FROM SUZANNE:
Recently I've had requests for courses that cover the art of the Renaissance. So here you go. This first series will cover Early Italian Renaissance and its precursors. Future series will cover the High Renaissance, Mannerism, the Early Northern Renaisssance and the High Northern Renaissance. Enjoy!

THE EARLY ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
This series of lectures will encourage a solid understanding of the importance of some of the greatest ground breaking artists in the history of the world. The course will commence with a discussion of the enormous changes that occur with the coming of the great Giotto, the prophet of light, form and expression and his Sienese counterpart Duccio. We will then discuss other early Renaissance discoveries. Lorenzetti, Massacio, della Francesca, Angelico, Paulaiuolo, Uccello, Lippi, Mantegna and Botticelli will be among the artists covered.
The history of a dysfunctional Italy, its great city states, and the politics, music and literature developed during a time of splendor, discovery, idealism, plague, fear and suspicion will enhance our study of the works.
These classes will be held at my studio at Eglinton and Mount Pleasant.
Starts Friday, September 19, 11am to 1pm (8 weeks)
Starts Friday, September 19, 7pm to 9pm (8 weeks)
The cost will be $270 for 8 classes

GENIUS IN FOCUS: THE IMPRESSIONISM SERIES
The newest addition to the TEVLIN ATELIER is "Genius in Focus, The Impressionism Series". In these Art Talks pivotal works from the History of Art are discussed in detail, placing them historically as well as artistically, explaining by whom their creators were influenced and whom they influenced in turn, as well as analyzing them technically, symbolically and psychoanalytically. We will look at other works by the artist to describe the evolution of the artistic idea, as well as related works by other artists who worked in the same genre throughout history.
Each painting has been chosen for its archetypal position in today's popular culture. In all eight paintings we will discuss the fascinating contemporary research available to us now.
We will discuss the following paintings:
OLYMPIA (MANET)
THE BELLELLI FAMILY (DEGAS)
LUNCHEON OF THE BOATING PARTY (RENOIR)
ROUEN CATHEDRAL (MONET)
AU MOULIN ROUGE (LAUTREC)
MONT SAINT VICTOIRE (CEZANNE)
THE YELLOW HOUSE (VAN GOGH)
NEVERMORE (GAUGUIN)
All classes will be held at my studio at Eglinton and Mount Pleasant.
Starts Monday, September 15, 7pm to 9pm (8 weeks)
Wednesday, September 17, 11am to 1pm (8 weeks)
Costs $270 for 8 classes

GROUND BREAKING ARTISTS, PART III
Revel in the loves, hates, foibles, and indiscretions of these gifted painters. Through viewing their works, come to understand the difficulties and decisions involved in the act of creation and learn to appreciate the struggles underlying the pivotal expressions of these artist-geniuses. Through cutting edge digitally illustrated lectures, explore not only the exciting artistic challenges of their times, but also the political and cultural contexts within which they worked. Discover right brain thinking at its best when you discover how these trailblazers understood, perceived, and constructed the world around them.
In GB III we will be discussing Bronzino, Titian, El Greco, de la Tour, Gainsborough, Eakins, Cornell and Hopper.
Ground Breaking Artists, Part 1 & 2 are NOT prerequisites for Part 3.
All classes will be held at my studio at Eglinton and Mount Pleasant.
Starts Thursday, September 18, 11am to 1pm (8 weeks)
Starts Thursday, September 18, 7pm to 9pm (8 weeks)
The cost will be $270 for 8 classes

If you are interested in any Studio courses during the fall please let me know. For information about other incredible courses please visit my website at
http://www.suzannetevlin.com

To register please e-mail me at
suzannetevlin@sympatico.ca

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WATERCOLOUR CHAOS!!!!!!

WATERCOLOUR CHAOS
Join this exciting new watercolour course. All levels, techniques and experiments will be encouraged. Due to the recent undependable weather WATERCOLOUR CHAOS, will meet and work at my studio. On days of particular beauty, the group, by consensus, may visit one of the lovely parks or gardens in Toronto. Working in the studio on a regular basis will allow for more intense mixing of media and experimentation.
You now have two options:

Week long Watercolour Chaos sessions will run for 5 days, from 9:30am to 12:30, Monday to Friday of the given week, all summer long. Cost - $250

Month long Watercolour Chaos sessions will be held on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30, all summer long.
July 10, 17, 24 & 31 Cost - $200
August 7, 14, 21 & 28 Cost - $200

ART WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!!!!!!
The Tevlin Atelier will be offering week long
Drawing Painting and Mixed Media workshops for kids.
Starting in July, the workshops will be,
in the mornings from 9 to 12, and
in the afternoon, from 1 to 4.
The first workshop will run from July 7 to 11.
$250/child/week
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 6 KIDS SO REGISTER ASAP

For more information please visit my website at
http://www.suzannetevlin.com

To register e-mail me at
suzannetevlin@sympatico.ca

FROM DRAWING TO PAINTING!!!!

FROM DRAWING TO PAINTING
This innovative programme, developed on my return from France, has proven itself to be an enormous succes. It offers a gentle re-introduction to the creative side of life in an intimate and supportive environment. An introduction to drawing & painting basics, students are invited to experiment with graphite, charcoal, pastel, watercolour and acrylic. The remarkably comfortable atmosphere has students coming back year after year as they slowly develop their skills.
The cost is $230, with all materials included.
Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm (6 weeks) Join any time.....
Sunday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm (6 weeks) Join any time.....

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COURSES CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS

IMPRESSIONISM
Everyone loves the Impressionists, but how many really understand the history and controversy behind the movement. Who were the leaders of the group? What was their raison d'etre? Since first created in the 19th century, the freshness and joie de vivre so often portrayed in these Impressionist paintings has had the ability to take viewers to a gentler and more pleasant place, but as always, there is more to it than that. Join Suzanne as she guides you, with the help of her brand new, super fantastic, digital projector and Power Point presentations, through the aesthetic, psychological and technological innovations of a movement that captured the spirit of the times, as well as the imagination of artists and art lovers throughout the world.
All classes will be held at my studio at Eglinton and Mount Pleasant.
The cost will be $200 for 6 - 2 hour session
Starts Friday,
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ROMANTICISM
Delve into the darkness of what truly is Romanticism in all its extremes of passion, exoticism, colour and poetry. The Art of Romanticism has little to do with our modern ideas of romance, and even less to do with hearts and flowers. Rather, Romanticism is the naked soul of the Artist exposed in all its richness and disturbing splendor for all to see. Romanticism is the confessional of the seeker with emotions beyond his ability to control. Witness Gericault as he visits charnel houses and rides himself to death and empathise with Delacroix as he seeks to overcome his shadowy paternity through Art.
Wednesdays,
Thursdays,
The cost will be $270 for the following 8 discussions

THE RISE OF ROMANTICISM: INGRES, DAVID & GROSS
THE DEAF MAN'S HOUSE: GOYA
ART OF THE CONSCIENCE: GERICAULT
BLOODLESS VIOLENCE: DELACROIX
LANDSCAPE & ROMANTICISM: CONSTABLE & MILLET
THE NIGHTMARE SCENARIO: FUSELI & BLAKE
TURNER, GOETHE & THE POETS
THE PRE RAPHAELITE BROTHERHOOD

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GROUND BREAKING ARTISTS, PART 2
Meet eight great "ground breaking" artists of the Western world. From the Northern Renaissance we will discuss Hieronymus Bosch, Brueghel and Albrecht Durer, from the Northern Baroque, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Chardin, finishing with the Neo-Classical Jean-Dominique Ingres and that satirical British rebel, William Hogarth. Revel in the loves, hates, foibles, and indiscretions of these gifted painters. Through viewing their works, come to understand the difficulties and decisions involved in the act of creation and learn to appreciate the struggles underlying the pivotal expressions of these artist-geniuses. Through slide-illustrated lectures, explore not only the exciting artistic challenges of their times, but also the political and cultural contexts within which they worked. Discover right brain thinking at its best when you discover how these trailblazers understood, perceived, and constructed the world around them.
Wednesdays, 11:00 to 1:00,
The cost will be $270 for 8 discussions.

GENIUS IN FOCUS: THE MONOGRAPH SERIES
The newest addition to the TEVLIN ATELIER is Genius in Focus. In these Art Talks pivotal works from the History of Art are discussed in detail, placing them historically as well as artistically, explaining by whom their creators were influenced and whom they influenced in turn, as well as analyzing them technically, symbolically and psychoanalytically.
This first series has been chosen for its politically interesting subject matter, that shadows so many of the issues we are dealing with today. In all eight paintings we will discuss the truly fascinating contemporary research available to us now.
The course will be held at my studio in the Mount Pleasant/Eglinton area.
days, 7:00 to 9:00 starting
days, 11:00 to 1:00 starting
The cost will be $270 for the following 8 discussions

THE WEDDING OF THE ARNOLFINI (VAN EYCK)
THE FRENCH AMBASSADORS (HOLBIEN)
THE NIGHT WATCH (REMBRANDT)
THE LETTER (VERMEER)
THE DEATH OF MARAT (DAVID)
THE RAFT OF THE MEDUSSA (GERICAULT)
THE 3RD OF MAY, 1808 (GOYA)
GUERNICA (PICASSO)

PICASSO & WAY BEYOND: ART OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Since the brilliant and controversial creations of the glorious monster Pablo Picasso, art has changed so rapidly and drastically that it can make one's head spin. In this exciting course, after a close look at the work of the mythical Picasso and the legendary Matisse, we will go on to discuss The New York Schools, The European Schools, The British Schools and much, much more. This is an eye opening series of thrilling discussions. On the last day we will have a look at the remarkable goings on in the world of contemporary art that may leave you gasping. Dare to be there!
days, 11:00 to 1:00 starting
days, 7:00 to 9:00, starting
The cost will be $270 for 8 discussions

PICASSO & THE BIRTH OF THE MODERN
MATISSE & THE FAUVES
SURREALISM - THEN & NOW, HERE & THERE
EMILY, FRIDA & GEORGIA - THE RISE OF WOMEN PAINTERS
THE ASH CAN SCHOOL & THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
THE NEW YORK SCHOOL - RIVERS, RAUSCHENBERG & JOHNS
MODERN BRITAIN - BACON, FREUD & HOCKNEY
THE CONTEMPORARY ART WORLD & HOW TO NAVIGATE IT

Hi Everyone!

I am delighted to tell you that I have been invited to speak at the Arts and Letters Club early this fall.

My topic will be.....

THE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF
GERICAULT'S "RAFT OF THE MEDUSA"
& THE ABOLITIONIST MOVEMENT

I know that I'm always going on about the excitement of Art History in it's current condition of flux.

"But history is history." you cry, bewildered "how can it change?"

Well, for the first time in the History of Art the profile of the Art Historian is changing. Suddenly, with the maturing of non-male and non-european students of the discipline the questions asked are being redefined...... and yes, the story of art must evolve as a result. For new questions require new research, new ways of reading imagery and ultimately new answers. A new History of Art.....what a concept!

The remarkable research that has been done over the past several years on THE RAFT OF THE MEDUSSA by Theodore GERICAULT is a perfect example of this phenomenon. We can now prove that in painting this work, which rocked the Salon of 1819, Gericault was taking a daring and controversial stand in firm support of the Abolitionist Movement. He not only prophesizes, in this painting, the necessary and imminent success of the movement but also the eventual triumph of the African race. Talk about rocking the boat! But don't kid yourself...he paid for the privilege. It took just about 200 years for this information to surface...but the truth will out....and it's fascinatin'!

More conspiracy theory...just like the old days!

Thank you for visiting my website....This website does double duty for me and my dual career of Artist and Educator. It includes a portfolio of my work, invitations to my exhibitions, (I exhibited at the Galerie Peinture Fraîche in Paris during the entire month of December, 2005. The gallery always has my work on hand so if you're in Paris drop by, the address is 29 rue de Bourgogne in the 7th) and all the things that go along with art...my CV....artistic statement.... and naturally... my artisitic rantings. I also let you know about special Art Talks. In fact I lectured at Parsons-Paris on the 25th of April.....my subject was "Becoming The Object of Desire" from my "Lovers and Other Strangers, The Dynamics of The Artist Couple" series. The students loved it!!! What a gas!!!!

My website includes complete course descriptions and class schedules for THE TEVLIN ATELIER, WAKE UP THAT SLEEPY MUSE and THE TEVLIN PERSPECTIVE, ART HISTORY FROM THE ARTIST'S POINT OF VIEW. All of these courses are held at my studio at Eglinton and Mount Pleasant in Toronto unless otherwise noted.

And finally, I have published my lecture schedule at the University of Toronto, which will start this year on the 13th of September, (I'm hoping for the same lecture theatre so keep your fingers crossed) as well as lectures planned for Paris in April and May of 2007. Those in the know refer to my talks as Funky Art History.

Please feel free to send your comments or suggestions to me at
suzannetevlin@sympatico.ca

You might also like to peruse my blog which contains anecdotes and musings about art and creativity as well as the famous Paris Diaries at
http://www.suzannetevlin.blogspot.com

Happy viewing,
Suzanne

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