Scholarships Artist Spotlight

Cover Art by: Matthew Iacovelli

Advanced Comic Art Illustration

Frederick Bunnicelli Fund

Steve Bunnicelli’s Uncle Frederick was a patron of the arts and died in a tragic car accident.
This scholarship has been established in his memory to fund high-potential students who are in
need of financial assistance.

About the Studio

Discounts SMB Studio Arts Inc. offers art and design programs that cover a broad spectrum to benefit pre-K
through highschool aged students, as well as adults who aspire to art careers (beginners and
advanced). It offers disciplines for those who wish to expand their horizons and develop their talents,
as well as inexperienced creative types who wish to pursue a commercial career — and especially
those who seek acceptance to a university or art school. The program will offer basic to advanced
drawing, cartooning, mixed media, oil and watercolor painting, design, and portfolio preparation.
The studio is Wi-Fi equipped. An upscale waiting area for parents and friends is provided.
The Mike Taliercio Veteran’s Discount
Steve Bunnicelli’s grandfather Mike stormed the beaches of Normandy in WWII. This discount
has been established to honor any family that is currently serving or has served in the U.S.
Military; receive $5 off. Upcoming Events!
Refer-a-Friend Discount STUDENT ART SHOW
Applied when you refer 1-5 people; receive $5 off. Sunday, June 5, 2011, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Students of SMB Studio Arts, Inc. willl exhibit compositions created during the spring 2011 session, as
well as any personal works. Students are encouraged to participate! Call the studio at 718.984.5700
Multiple Class Discount or e-mail contact.us@smbstudioarts.com for more information.
Take more than one class and receive 5% off. Take three or more classes and receive
10% off.

*Only one kind of discount can be applied per registration.

Summer Day Camp for Children

R E G I S T E R B Y J U N E 3 0 TH - C L A S S E S S T A R T J U L Y 5 TH Classes Begin
REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 1 DAY RECEIVE 5%OFF. June 11, 2011
REGISTER FOR 3 DAYS AND RECEIVE 10% OFF.

TUESDAY
EXPLORATION OF ART, DESIGN & CULTURE/Instructor: Jennifer Colina..............Ages 5-12
$400 n Tuesday/8 weeks n 9:00am-1:00pm n Room A n Begins July 5
Children will explore art, design, and culture while engaging in projects that allow them to
stretch their imaginations. Media such as acrylic paint, graphite pencils, pastels, watercolor,
printmaking, sculpture, illustration and mixed media collaging will be explored. Children will
also have the opportunity to work in groups to foster team building skills.

WEDNESDAY
CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH ART/Instructor: Paige Stiering............................Ages 4-9
$400 n Wednesday/8 weeks n 9:00am-1:00pm n Room A n Begins July 6
This course will emphasize different artistic styles and techniques. Children will explore their
creativity and generate ideas/concepts for compositions based on well known works of art,
personal styles and interests. They will use watercolor, colored pencils, Papier-mâché, paint,
and charcoal.
To be continued next semester...
Artwork by Diana Nguyen, Advanced Comic Art Illustration
THURSDAY
DISCOVERING FINE ARTS/Instructor: Jennifer Colina...................................................Ages 5-12
$400 n Thursday/8 weeks n 9:00am-1:00pm n Room A n Begins July 7
Children will be introduced to fine arts and techniques. They will explore artistic styles and
movements through the years. There will be an emphasis on set-ups still life, portraiture,
SMB STUDIO ARTS INC.
landscapes, illustration, collage & assemblage. They will be encouraged to find their own style
and strengths through the use of painting, pastels, graphite pencils, watercolor and more. 3777 Richmond Avenue | Staten Island, NY 10312
T 718.984.5700 n F 718.984.5702 n smbstudioarts.com
Steve Bunnicelli, Owner & Director
Fred Sklenar, Advisory Director
SUMMER SESSION 2011
ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED. PLEASE SEND A SNACK/DRINKS WITH YOUR CHILD. Jennifer Colina, Head Designer
 Children Ages 4-12 Teens Ages 13-18 Families Ages 3+

STILL LIFE DRAWING/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli..............................................................Ages 6-12 SCULPTURE & DESIGN/Instructor: Terry Chandler.............................................................Ages 13-18 FAMILY ART/Instructor: Jennifer Colina....................................................................................Ages 3+
$195 n Saturday/8 Sessions n 12:30pm-3:00pm n Room B n Begins June 11 $195 n Saturday/8 Sessions n 1:30pm-3:30pm n Room A n Begins June 11 $195 for 1 Adult ($5 off for 2nd Adult) - $100 for 1 Child ($5 off for additional children
Learn the fundamentals of objective still life drawing. Students will develop compositions Create a one of a kind sculpture using elements of modern architecture and art for inspiration. Students Sunday /8 Sessions n 11:00am-1:00pm n Room B n Begins June 12
incorporating the second and third dimensions via placement of a horizon line. All materials are will draw their ideas in 2-D using basic geometrical shapes, then construct a 3-D representation using Bond with your child, grandchild, niece or nephew while collaborating on art projects. This class will
included. metal, wood, and other materials. The unique piece is completed with the addition of paint & other explore various artistic styles (portraiture, still life, printmaking, landscapes and more). All materials are
design elements. All materials are included. included.
ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli............................................Ages 8-12
$195 n Saturday/8 Sessions n 3:30pm-5:30 pm n Room B n Begins June 11 ADVANCED TEEN COMIC ILLUSTRATION/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli....................Ages 13-18 MOTHER & CHILD ART/Instructor: Jennifer Colina..............................................................Ages 3+
Introduction to the levels of draft plans on how to create an architectural mural. Students will use $195 n Monday/8 Sessions n 4:00pm-6:30 pm n Room B n Begins June 13 $195 n Monday /8 Sessions n 11:00am-1:00pm n Room A n Begins June 13
basic materials such as wood, metal, and other household products. Models will consist of and relate This advanced class will be more structured in criteria pertaining to techniques and styles. Plots will be Help your toddler explore different media and build a foundation in the arts. Learn how to use
to architectural format. All materials are included. given with illustrated scripts. Creative storyboard curriculum is applied as students develop dialogue, watercolors, graphite pencils, pastels, acrylic, and more! Social interaction is an added benefit in this
panel constructions, and detailed background art. Students must have prior study fun, creative environment. All materials are included.
CHILDREN’S STORY BOOK ILLUSTRATION/Instructor: Magie Serpica.....................Ages 4-10 experience under Steve Bunnicelli or possess advanced drawing skills. All materials are included.
$195 n Saturday/8 Sessions n 11:00am-1:00 pm n Room A n Begins June 11
Make your pictures speak 1000 words! In this class, students will learn to bring stories to life. Some topics FASHION ILLUSTRATION/Instructor: Toni Ann Palomba...................................................Ages 13-18
will include layouts, character continuity, mood and emotions, settings, ficton vs. non-fiction & more!
Students can either write their own story, write using fun templates, or use a provided manuscript. By
$195 n Tuesday/8 Sessions n 4:30pm-6:30pm n Room A n
This course will emphasize drawing the fashion figure,face and poses from fashion magazine photos,
Begins June 14 Workshops Ages 15+
the end of this course, each student will have a completed Children’s Book to keep. All materials are with special attention to garment detail and the correct way a garment fits the elongated figure. We
included. will also draw other fashion related products such as accessories and cosmetics for newspaper and
magazine ads. All materials are included.
KIDS’ ART/Instructor: Laura Del Prete-Conde........................................................................Ages 4-8
$195 n Sunday/8 Sessions n 11:00am-1:00pm n Room A n Begins June 12 ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli...................................................Ages 13-18
Students will explore collage, clay, watercolor, and other media. This well rounded class
$195 n Monday/8 Sessions n 7:00pm-9:30pm n Room B n Begins June 13 JEWELRY 101/Instructor: Laura Del Prete-Conde.....................................................................Ages 21+
allows children the opportunity to discover different types of art. All materials are included.
Learn the fundamentals of perspective points. Students study two and three dimensional $150 n Thursday/4 Sessions n 6:00PM-8:00pm n Room A n Begins June 15
techniques and are given projects which finalize a constructive format. Draft drawing, Jewelry 101 is a beginner friendly introduction to jewelry assemblage. A jump ring, crimping and
GRAPHIC ARTS FOR CHILDREN/Instructor: Jennifer Colina........................................Ages 7-12 measurements, and grid layouts are applied. Designing aspects are also given for a unique art deco tiger’s tail are all terms used in jewelry. But what are they? Bring in that broken jewelry that have
$195 n Monday/8 Sessions n 2:00pm-4:00pm n Room A n Begins June 13 look. All materials are included. been sitting in your jewelry box for too long! Leave with sparkly delights. All materials are included.
Children will be introduced to concept development, creative brainstorming, and concept
finalization. They will learn the core foundations of graphic design and its principles . They will FUNDAMENTALS OF ACRYLIC PAINTING/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli....................Ages 13-18 CREATIVE PAINTING/Instructor: Gustavo Schmidt................................................................Ages 15+
complete projects with genres of their interest as well as learn techniques of well known graphic art- $195 n Tuesday/8 Sessions n 7:00pm-9:30 pm n Room B n Begins June 14
sist/designers. All materials are included. Learn how to paint on canvas the way that you want to! Subject matter consists of objective $200 n Monday/4 Sessions n 4:30pm-6:30pm n Room A n Begins June 13
Painting for creative expression and critique with the exploration of diverse painting materials and
models & portraits. Materials are not supplied.
surfaces. Critique and discussion regarding creative explorations and visual propositions. Materials to be
KIDS’ CARTOON COMIC ART/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli.........................................Ages 6-12 discussed. Materials are not supplied.
$195 n Tuesday/8 Sessions n 4:00pm-6:30pm n Room B n Begins June 14 GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR TEENS/Instructor: Jennifer Colina.........................................Ages 13-18
Learn the fundamentals of cartooning & comic strip illustration the way the professionals do it. Empha- $195 n Tuesday/8 Sessions n 2:00pm-4:00pm n Room A n Begins June 14
This course will emphasize concept development, creative brainstorming, and concept finalization.
PORTRAITS OIL PAINTING/Instructor: Gustavo Schmidt......................................................Ages 15+
sis on anatomy setup, character profile, and design. Pencil, inks, and color techniques are applied
along with development of creative panel, dialogue, and storytelling. Students can pick comic strips Students will learn the core foundations of graphic design and its principles - visual hierarchy, use of $200 n Wednesday/4 Sessions n 3:30pm-5:30pm n Room A n Begins June 15
negative & positive space, repetition, alignment, proximity, contrast & anomalies. Projects will consist of Painting with the model applying methods of transposing proportions, composition and tone.
in any genre they wish - epic, dramatic, and comical. All materials are included. Psychological elements for character representation and the application of knowledge of
color theory, logo design, graphic illustration & advertising design. All materials are included.
human anatomy. Materials are not supplied.
GRAPHITE & PENCIL/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli.............................................................Ages 8-12 HUMAN ANATOMY/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli................................................................Ages 13-18
$195 n Wednesday /8 Sessions n 4:00 pm-6:30pm n Room B n Begins June 15 $195 n Wednesday /8 Sessions n 7:30pm-9:30pm n Room B n Begins June 15 DESIGN YOUR OWN TATTOO/Instructor: Magie Serpica...................................................Ages 21+
Learn the basic steps of drawing and sketching the body in both genders. Hand points are
Learn how to utilize varying grades of graphite and pencil, from light to medium to dark. $150 n Wednesday/4 Sessions n 7:30pm-9:30pm n Room A n Begins June 17
Establish fine shading techniques and hone fine pencil mechanics through still life and objective studied along with head renderings and constructive format for poses. Small and large displays will be
Learn from professional tattoo artist Magie Serpica(of Bound For Glory Tattoo) the foundations, as
studies. All materials are included. rendered using graphite, pencil, conte, pens, and ink. All materials are included.
well as tips, tricks and techniques for creating a tattoo design from start to finish. Lessons include:
Lettering, Designing for specific body parts, Taking your artwork to the next level, Tribal,
JOURNEY THROUGH ART/Instructor: Jennifer Colina.......................................................Ages 4-8 TEEN COMIC ART/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli....................................................................Ages13-18 Floral, Color vs. Black & Grey, Backgrounds,Designing tattoo flash & More! **This is NOT an
$195 n Thursday /8 Sessions n 4:00pm-6:30pm n Room B n Begins June 16 apprenticeship, & is strictly about drawing/designing of tattoo art. All materials are included.
$195 n Friday/8 Sessions n 11:00am-1:00pm n Room A n Begins June 17 Learn the fundamentals of cartooning and comic book art illustrations the way the professionals do it.
This course will emphasize concept development & finallization. Students will fill a sketchbook with
Emphasis on anatomy setup, character profile, and design. Pencil, inks, and color STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING/Instructor: Gustavo Schmidt..........................................................Ages 15+
various artistic subjects and artwork as they take a journey through the arts, self exploration using
techniques are applied. Students can pick any comic genre they wish. All materials are included.
different mediums, watercolor, colored pencils, paint, mixed media, and apply artistic techniques to $200 n Friday/4 Sessions n 1:30pm-3:30pm n Room A n Begins June 17
create unique works. Students will choose their favorite sketches, refine them and create larger pieces Elements of still life making, compositions, and history. Application of diverse methods learned from
for displaying. All materials are included. TEEN PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli.....................................Ages 14-18 drawing and painting. Materials are not supplied.
$195 n Thursday/8 Sessions n 7:00pm-9:30pm n Room B n Begins June 16
YOUNG ARTISTS PORTFOLIO/Instructor: Steve Bunnicelli..........................................Ages 11-13 Develop a strong, constructive, and creative collection of your original works of art through observation
$195 n Friday/8 Sessions n 4:00pm-6:30 pm n Room B n Begins June 17 of still life and portraits. Every format of color and sketching is applied. This is ideal for students preparing
Learn the fundamentals of creative portfolio development through observation of still life and portraits. for college entry. All materials are included.
Have a strong, constructive and confident collection for your high school entry.
Practice for application exams is applied. All materials are included.