Figure Painting in Natural Light
Adult Class | Registration opens 11/3/2026 10:00 AM MDT
North facing light has been the gold standard of artists studios over the centuries, preferred for its subtle and luminous qualities. In this class, learn to paint the beautiful and complex colors of the human figure bathed in the beautiful north light of ASLD’s studio. Students will also learn how to lay in a simplified drawing and quickly block in the colors of the figure and environment to accurately convey the light effect.
- Students must also have basic figure drawing experience and some familiarity with oils.
- Please find the list of supplies required for this class here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5845bc056a496380c24ccee9/t/6880fc8a499a1f0bfdd4330e/1753283722397/Fall2025supplylist.pdf.
Alexander Soukas
Alexander’s studies began at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in a coordinated program with the University of Pennsylvania. Unsatisfied with his studies, he pursued classical training at Studio Incamminati where he graduated from their 4 year advanced fine art program. While there, he worked for and studied under world renowned painter Nelson Shanks as his last apprentice and studio assistant. Soukas also studied structural anatomy, figure drawing and sculpture at the Grand Central Atelier and The Boston School of Painting.
After his formal training in Philadelphia, Alexander moved to Colorado, where he has been a faculty member at the Art Students League of Denver for a decade. He maintains a studio space and school dedicated to the study of contemporary realist art, Studio Metaxu, in the heart of downtown Denver, offering classes in painting and drawing and the study of the human figure.
He has exhibited throughout the country including Abend Gallery, Stanek Gallery, Manitou Gallery in Santa Fe, the Union League of Philadelphia, and the Comcast Center.
www.alexsoukas.com