The Studio:

In January of 2016, Julie skolozynski opened the doors to Rooster’s Crow Studio. After many years of teaching college art classes and workshops and exhibiting her own artwork, Julie was led to stay home to homeschool her children and focus on her family. Through God’s provision, it was made possible for her to open her own art studio and work from home to share her passion for the arts with her local community.

Located in Angier, NC, the studio’s name comes from the homestead where the studio is located. Out back there’s a pond full of fish, turtles and birds. Then, of course, there are chickens including a rooster named Rusty (who isn’t crowing so much these days). There are also vegetable gardens and a yard full of fun for the children.

Mission:

At Rooster’s Crow Studio, our mission is to glorify God through the visual arts and expand the arts in the local community. Artists of all ages are encouraged to push their abilities and imaginations through their own artistic expression and creativity. In our art classes, artists build friendships with each other and grow in their understanding of various art styles, mediums, techniques, and even art history. It is our hope to point others to their Creator and Savior as they work on their own creations.

Meet the Artists:

Julie Skolozynski

Studio Techniques:

Students learn to work in a variety of techniques and materials including:

- Drawing (graphite, charcoal, chalk pastels, oil pastels, ink wash, pen & ink, colored pencil)
- Printmaking (lino-cut, woodcut, drypoint, monotype, collagraph)
- Painting (acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and oil paint methods)
- Sculpture (paper maché and polymer clay)

They also learn about light, color, perspective, and study works of some of the historic art masters. A range of subject matter is covered including still-life, landscape, animals, nature, and much more.

Art Classes:

Art classes are offered to children and adults. Classes are organized by age group (roughly 5-9 year olds, 10-16 year olds, and adult). During each semester, students work through a variety of techniques and subject matter. Rooster's Crow Studio is great for students of all abilities... from beginner to experienced. We mold each project to the needs and abilities of each student. The only requirement is a passion for art and strong drive to work.

All art materials at Rooster’s Crow are professional artist quality… whether 5 year old student or a 65 year old student, it’s all the same. In art, the materials matter! Lower quality materials = lower quality results with the artwork produced. High quality materials help to yield top quality artwork. But they are expensive. So it is important for students to respect studio supplies and equipment, and use them with care.

Studio Philosophy:

Creating art is exciting and fluid. It is best not set in a strict program. So we work with the interests of the students, keeping a dynamic learning environment. Students are encouraged with their passions and interests while also being pushed to explore and leave their comfort zone to learn new techniques and styles.

Demonstrations are given for each art technique, and then students are given suggestions as they work on their own artwork. The art studio is an interactive and stimulating setting. Classes are kept small, with a maximum of 9 students, so that there is more one-on-one help for each student with the teacher.

While maintaining a serious attitude about art and focus, we also have fun as we work: talking, listening to music, and sharing ideas in this lively and energetic studio.