Maria Smith Director of the Artist's Atelier

Welcome to THE ARTIST'S ATELIER WebSite! The Artist's Atelier is an art school established in 2003 by Maria J. Smith, a professional artist. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the Atelier offers quality art instruction - intensive study and training in the traditional manner for serious artists who wish to achieve excellence in painting in oil. The Artist's Atelier is dedicated to the teaching of Art in the tradition of the Masters with a solid grounding in the basic Principles of Art and disciplined study leading to the mastery of the medium regardless of subject matter.

Classes at The Artist's Atelier are small (not more than 8 students), allowing for intensive one-on-one instruction tailored to the individual's needs at the time. Instruction is intended to create momentum for personal artistic growth with the objective of acquiring the ability to draw and paint complex forms in space - beautifully - in the realm of classical/traditional realism, and to a high degree of finish in the tradition of the Masters. Instruction is for serious beginners through advanced, and for aspiring professionals. The Artist's Atelier offers classes on an ongoing basis for all skill levels in:   OIL PAINTING - traditional and contemporary realism ---------------------- NEW PROGRAM is ongoing now - start any time! " Authentic 19th Century Atelier Training Program" An intensive, long-term program based on the traditional academic practices of the 19th century European ateliers that produced many great painters. This program provides a solid foundation in the principles of art and is designed to take a complete novice who "can't draw a straight line" to a competent and highly skilled oil painter, capable of painting any subject beautifully. This Program provides a solid foundation that can be applied to the earliest lessons of a beginner or fill a void in the education of an accomplished artist. Please click on this link (pdf file) for details of this comprehensive program:

Guns, Gold & the Artist - Maria's Story! pdf