When I was first invited to teach at the CCC Chinese School, I was thrilled and excited.  I am not disappointed.  It is a pleasure to teach such talented and dedicated students.

My goal in teaching art, painting in particular, is to provide the students with the fundamentals of sketching, color theory and other characteristics of a good painting.  I wanted to make sure that I did not impose my style or any other rigid format that will prevent the students from showing their inner talents and imagination. 

Some may not be happy with this approach, but I am convinced that this is an effective method and will keep the student’s interest in art.  Most of the students had some exposure to drawing and painting and did not really need the fundamentals but did need a refresher.

My understanding is that ART II is strictly a Painting course.  So, my expectation is that drawing is the course pre-requisite for Art II.  It is also my understanding that ART I is being taught and will concentrate on drawing.

 

Lee Grefalda

518-439-7442

camgref@empireone.net

Member of the Bethlehem Art Association

 Lee Grefalda a recent addition to the faculty at the CCC Chinese School, began teaching Art II in Fall 2005.

Lee’s introduction to art was inspired by the various art exhibits he saw on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts during his early adulthood.  He delved into the island arts of scrimshaw, waterfowl wood carving, landscape painting and jewelry. During this period, his interest in sculpture evolved and formal training ensued.

He studied sculpture for several years at Parsons School of Design in New York City. Since moving to the Capital Region, he completed an associate's degree in Fine Arts at Sage Junior College of Albany.  He is an active member of the Bethlehem Art Association.

In his professional career, Lee Grefalda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.  He was an internal consultant and a business analyst for a leading international firm. He is currently happily retired.

As an artist he has proven that both the left and right brain processes can exist harmoniously to produce an unhindered artistic fusion.

Lee spent his first 20 years of life in Hong Kong and the Philippines before moving to the United States.  Much of his work is influenced by his Asian heritage.

He has exhibited his work at the Bethlehem Art Association annual exhibits, at the Voorheesville Library and at Sage JCA's annual "Student Exhibition".  He has won several prizes at these exhibits.  At Sage JCA, he has also won prizes for his class projects in 3~Dimensional design, drawing and ceramic sculptures.

In addition to teaching at the Chinese School, he is also teaching drawing and painting privately to several young students in the Capital district area.