Blair School of Realism News
Airbrushing Evolved
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New impressionism workshop announced
An all new bold and expressive impressionist wildlife workshop announced.
A new Airbrush Supply store is coming.
Blair Center for the Arts to host the First Annual Charleston plein-air event in November.
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| We have a wonderful line-up of inspiring and intensive skill-based workshops, designed to help you achieve a higher level of quality in your future paintings. |
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Dru Blair
Atmosphere Workshop
August 7-9 2026
Learn to create breathtaking atmospheric paintings like this.
Paint Landscapes with mist, volumetric lighting, and atmosphere with incredible subtlety and beauty, worthy of an art gallery or museum.
Offered In-Person or Virtual!
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Dru Blair
Airbrushing Miniatures
Oct 29- Nov 1, 2026
Learn how to control, troubleshoot your airbrush, to finally give you the freedom to create the way you were meant to create.
The airbrush can more quickly and more accurately reproduce the illusion of reality on any scale. In-Person or Virtual!
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Dru Blair
Female Portrait
Oct 14-18, 2026
Our most popular workshop. Sign up now, because this is the moment to actually start (or restart) your art practice—with guidance, structure, and real momentum. Beginner friendly!
Offered In-Person or Virtual! |
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New Waterfowl Impressionism workshop
Learn to create breathtaking bold and expressive paintings.
Broaden your artistic range with a beautiful style using a mix of different tools for dramatic effects.
If you ever dreamt of loosening up your paintings with strong colors, textures, and a sense of abstraction, this is the workshop for you.
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New Airbrush Store coming!
Dru's daughter, Samantha is lauching a store dedicated to airbrush and airbrush supplies. At the moment we are featuring Iwata products and parts, plus Createx colors, with more products added every week.
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The Charleston Plein air prize coming in November
If you are an artist who likes to paint outdoors in "plein air," the Blair Center for the Arts is hosting an amazing 6-day event November 3–8, 2026 throughout the city, culminating in an award ceremony at the Mary Martin Gallery on Gallery Row on Broad Street. All types of 2D media are welcome.
This event was only announced a few days ago, and as of this newsletter it is already 65% sold-out, so apply now to guarantee your spot.
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Visit our new online reviews page to see what others are saying.
Former customers and students are invited to add their own reviews and photos. A review button can be found at the bottom of each product or workshop page.
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Visit schoolofrealism.com or email Samantha at blairsam95@gmail.com to learn more
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