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Upcoming Events

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 28 June
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
Join us for a beginner-friendly drawing workshop designed to help you feel comfortable and confident putting pencil to paper. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the essentials of drawing, focusing on seeing as an artist, observational drawing, proportion, composition, and the steps to build a drawing from scratch.. This class is perfect for those with little or no drawing experience and anyone looking to develop a solid foundation in drawing skills.
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$69      

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The City at Night

The City at Night

Friday 20 June
Downtown Modesto - 9pm - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.

In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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$47       3 places left
Creative Studio Lighting

Creative Studio Lighting

Sunday 29 June
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Join us for a hands-on photography session focused on creative studio lighting techniques all in the comfort of a professional studio space. This meetup is perfect for photographers looking to experiment with different light setups, modifiers, and angles to enhance their portraits or still-life shots. Whether you're refining your skills or exploring studio lighting for the first time, this session offers a supportive, indoor environment to create and collaborate.
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$49      
Posing 101 Class

Posing 101 Class

Sunday 13 July
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 11am - 3 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Learn the art of directing and posing with confidence in this beginner-friendly studio class. Designed for photographers who want to improve their ability to guide subjects, this session covers essential posing techniques for individuals and small groups. With access to a professional indoor studio, you'll get practical experience in shaping natural, flattering poses that bring out the best in every shot. Ideal for portrait enthusiasts or anyone looking to boost their on-set communication skills.
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$98       5 places left

Intro to Studio Lighting

Intro to Studio Lighting

Saturday 16 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Step into the world of studio photography with this introductory class on lighting fundamentals. Perfect for beginners, this session breaks down the basics of working with light indoors from setting up your first key light to understanding shadows, modifiers, and placement. Held inside a fully equipped studio, you'll get hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for future lighting setups. No prior studio experience needed!
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$49      
Studio Lighting Part 2

Studio Lighting Part 2

Saturday 30 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 11am - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Take your studio lighting skills to the next level in this intermediate session focused on light modifiers. In this follow-up class, you'll explore how tools like softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, and grids can dramatically change the look and feel of your images. Held in a professional indoor studio, this workshop is ideal for photographers who already understand basic lighting setups and want to gain more control and creativity with their lighting.
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$49      
Maternity Portraits

Maternity Portraits

Sunday 07 September
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Capture the beauty and emotion of pregnancy in this specialised class on maternity posing. Held in a comfortable indoor studio, this session will guide you through flattering, elegant, and expressive poses that highlight your subject's natural glow. You'll learn how to work with body angles, hands, fabric, and lighting to create timeless, heartfelt portraits. Perfect for photographers looking to build confidence in directing maternity sessions with care and creativity.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 September
Downtown Modesto - 10am - 3 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98      
ABOUT MODESTO
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
ARTISTS
Emerson Ferrandini
Emerson Ferrandini is a Brazilian-born artist whose career spans automotive design, and art education. He taught drawing and illustration at three universities in Brazil, earned a postgraduate degree in Arts, and ran his own studio for 13 years, producing drawings, paintings, and illustrations while participating in live art events.

Since relocating to the U.S. in 2015, Ferrandini completed a Business Management certificate at UC San Diego and an MFA in painting from Laguna College of Art + Design. He founded Fine Art Academy in San Diego, offering online and in-person courses and workshops, hosted the Arte Academia podcast, and now lives in Stockton, where he focuses on portrait and oil painting commissions as well as teaching drawing and painting.

Emerson Ferrandini is available for private bookings

Available most weekdays and Saturdays from 1pm to 5pm for private tutoring in drawing and painting

PHOTOS
Modesto Art Group
2025-04-10
Title or Location: The Pour
?The Pour?by Ben Cipponeri Jr.This piece began with texture. I used a palette knife to build the background, layering color tones that simply felt right?tones that, to me, carried good energy and harmony. There was no formula, just instinct and emotion. I wanted the foundation of the painting to feel like a conversation you lean into?honest, textured, and warm.At the center is a wine bottle. It looks homemade, unpretentious, and quietly personal. That was intentional. I?ve always belie
Credit: Ben Cipponeri Jr.
Instagram: Ben Cipponeri Jr Artwork
Tampa Art Group
2025-06-10

Modesto Art Group
2024-11-03
Title or Location: Flawers

Credit: Lizzeth Davalos
Tampa Art Group
2025-06-10
Modesto Art Group
2024-10-28
Title or Location: WINTER FARM
This 16x20 oil on panel winter scene portrays a red tractor that stands out against a snowy backdrop, parked in front of a rustic barn. The barn, with weathered wood and a sloping roof, is nestled among tall evergreen trees dusted with snow. In the foreground, a figure in an orange jacket and blue pants. The background is softly illuminated with warm yellow and orange tones, suggesting early morning light, which contrasts with the cool whites and blues of the snow. The brushwork captures the tex
Credit: Jim Morris
Facebook: Jim Morris (JaSp)

Honolulu Art Group
2025-06-03
Modesto Art Group
2024-07-22
Title or Location: Photo used to paint Duddley
Photo used to paint Duddley
Credit: Duddley
Tucson Art Group
2025-05-21

Modesto Art Group
2024-07-22
Title or Location: Duddley
Journey through life with purpose and passion, just like Katy and her husband, Richard 'Duddley' Duddleston, as they ride their Harley with style and grace. Their inspiring story and heartwarming photo, taken at Casa de Fruita, en route to Monterey, CA, showcases their adventurous spirit and enduring love. Katy sought the artistic talents of Ben to create a lasting portrait of her husband, and the result was a stunning tribute to their bond. Completed overnight, the portrait captured Richard's d
Credit: Ben V Cipponeri Jr.
Instagram: Ben Cipponeri Jr. Artwork
Adelaide Art Group
2025-05-21
Modesto Art Group
2023-12-22
Title or Location: The Predator Tribute
A tribute to the move Predator , drawn on A2 paper using Prismacolor pencils , taking a total of 42 hours
Credit: Carl Jones
Instagram: The_art_of_pencils

Adelaide Art Group
2025-05-21
Exeter Art Group
2025-06-12
Title or Location: Finding Peace
The location is Budleigh Salterton, Devon, UK.Combination of three different images: the sea, the boat, and the pebbles. The pebbles on the beach typically look uniformly grey. However, for this painting and a series of similar ones, I've exaggerated the colour saturation of the pebbles and super-imposed as the foreground for contrast against the background and middle-ground. "Finding Peace" for those struggling with mental illness impacting their lives.
Credit: Gary Cregan
Facebook: @Gary Cregan
Adelaide Art Group
2025-05-20

Southampton Art Group
2025-06-11
Title or Location: Polly
This is a portrait of my daughter?s ragdoll Polly. My daughter grew up and left home and Polly sat for many years waiting patiently for her return. Grandchildren have now arrived and Polly is once again a part of the family.30 x 24 cm oil on panel
Credit: Lian Fry
Instagram: Instagram.com/lianfryart
Knoxville Art Group
2025-05-20
Glasgow Art Group
2025-06-11
Title or Location: Bird
I made this for a lovely friends daughter who had to move from her flat in Edinburgh as the landlord was selling up . It didn?t really give her long to get something else especially in Edinburgh so she moved out the city to a house she could afford . She has a disabled son who she shares the responsibility of looking after with her ex partner. So she had to really start again , so I said I would make her a welcome sign with birds on it as she?s also a DJ in Edinburgh who goes by the name of Bird
Credit: Alison Mcleary Maxwell

Knoxville Art Group
2025-05-12
Las Vegas Art Group
2025-06-11
Title or Location: Majestic Spirit
I was interested in challenging my hand at painting a subject with fine detail. I wanted to capture the strength and resilience I saw in this image. I also wanted to combine my love of nature with my love of artistic expression.
Credit: Wanda Mayers
Brisbane Art Group
2025-05-12

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