"Where Young Artists Rise: The Transformative Power of Heath Art’s Summer Program"

 

Diane Heath just got back home from a Detroit Tigers Game at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Tigers who were on a five game winning streak, just lost to the Texas Rangers. It reminded her of some things she might say to her high school art students, when things get tough while painting. “The only way to success in your artwork, is to push through the difficult moments, where one might feel like they’re failing “, says Diane Heath, “and sure enough, those that persist, will ultimately triumph, with a strong portfolio piece”.

This has become a constant in the Heath Art world, where art students are constantly exceeding the highest of expectations, and receiving BIG payoffs. Heath Art is the name of Diane Heath’s exceptional pre-college to adult art programs, offered year round, currently at the Moose Tree Studio, Lake Orion, Michigan. 

In its twenty-first year of providing professional art programs and development, along with portfolio and career consulting, Diane Heath’s HEATH ART, is making noise, causing a stir, and raising eyebrows. 

The 24-25 school year, has been no exception, with her students receiving top awards in the National scholastic art competition. In addition, individual students have received top monetary awards including: Adi Vernagus, $1500 for the Art Leaders Gallery, Lorena Zondag, $1000 for the Joan Brace scholarship, Madison Radnick, $1000, for the Bill Neale award, and Natalie Black, $750, for the Bill Neale award. 

Currently Diane has several students attending major art colleges, including the College for Creative Studies. All of these students received significant scholarships, with the top scholarships earning in excess of $100,000. Diane’s student’s ability to consistently merit top scholarships is unrivaled, by a single art educator in Michigan. 

Diane’s tireless efforts as an arts advocate for her students led to the inception and creation of a two-week pre college portfolio art program called “HEATH ART SUMMER ART INTENSIVE”.  Celebrating its 21st year, this summer’s program is sure to be a success, and not to be missed. 

In two weeks, students will create multiple portfolio pieces in oil painting, anatomy drawing, figure drawing, and illustration Guest artists and Instructors from the College for Creative Studies. will visit the Summer Art Intensive, and offer workshops, tutorials, and constructive feedback. 

All materials are included which is always a plus for any participant. An Admissions counselor from the College for Creative Studies will be onsite to conduct portfolio reviews. A pizza party will also be part of the program, along with a student exhibition. 

The Heath Art Summer Art Intensive runs 7/28/25 - 8/7/25, M-F, 9am-4pm. The location is Moose Tree Studio, 3191 W Clarkston Rd.,Lake Orion, MI.

For information and registration visit:

www.heathart.com

“Anatomy Guru brings skeletons out of the closet (and into the sketchbook)”

Anatomy guru Eugene Clark has taken many skeletons out of the closet, but none more significant, than the one he will explore this September 4th, 2025.  He and his students, will embark on a one year artistic anatomy journey, mastering both the skeleton and major muscles of the human figure, creating their own anatomy sketchbook, and, 15” standing figure sculpture, at the Moose Tree Studio, in Lake Orion, Michigan.

The artistic anatomy course taught by Eugene Clark Artist, is offered through Heath Art, in its 21st year of presenting professional art courses. It is a culmination of Clark’s 35 year teaching career, with affiliations including the College for Creative Studies and Oakland University, among others. “This one year artistic anatomy professional certificate course, will be taught similar to my college course, for a fraction of the cost”, says Eugene Clark, “and the course is certified by NAAS, National Artistic Anatomy Society, giving students the opportunity to earn a professional certificate.”

Eugene Clark began his quest to uncover human anatomy in his artwork, as a student at the College for Creative Studies in the early 80’s, studying with famed anatomist Russell Keeter. “Russell’s approach was exciting, while challenging, and opened my mind to a world, that artist’s like Leonardo Da Vinci, dedicated a lifetime to”, says Clark. 

This intrigue has fueled Clark’s interest in artistic anatomy, carving a path to teaching thousands of students, passing down the valuable information bestowed upon him. “This is really about sharing what I’ve learned from Keeter, to as many artists who would like to learn”, says Clark. He gives a nod to other anatomists in the lineage of the artistic anatomy tradition including Robert Beverly Hale, who taught Keeter, to George Bridgeman, who taught Hale. 

Artistic Anatomy 1 year professional certificate program, begins September 4, 2025, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, Thursday, Moose Tree Studio, 3191 W Clarkston Road, Lake Orion, Mi. Visit: www.heathart.com for more information or to register.

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NO BONES ABOUT IT! Something artistic is happening in Lake Orion

The skeletons are out of the closet! Articulated skeletons, typically found in a science classroom, have surfaced in Lake Orion, Mi, at Moose Tree Studios, in preparation for the highly anticipated, Artistic Anatomy 1 year Professional Certificate Program. This course is designed for artists of all levels, ages High School to Adult. 

“This is an unprecedented artistic anatomy course unlike any in the Midwest “, says Diane Heath, Director, of Heath Art, who is hosting the class in the Moose Tree Studio, an affiliate of Orion Art Center.  

“The unique aspect of this course”, said Eugene Clark, veteran anatomist and instructor of the course, “ is that we cover artistic anatomy in both 2D and 3D, incorporating drawing and sculpture”.  The course cycle of completion is one year. Students may join the class at any point in the year, and then, simply continue into the next cycle, until they’ve experienced every class.

“We are excited to be the first to offer a professional certificate, certified by NAAS, National Artistic Anatomy Society”, says Diane Heath. Heath Art offers Artistic Anatomy Drawing & Sculpture, as a certificate course, offering students a professional certificate of completion at the end of the course. Best for Professionals looking to boost their creative résumé and LinkedIn profile. Perfect for young professionals who would like to amp up and add to their current resume.  Great for Teens, who want to supplement their high school transcripts with invaluable enrichment experience and credentials.

“Being certified by NAAS, the National Artistic Anatomy Society, is a game changer for us”, says Eugene Clark, “giving prospective students a valuable professional certificate, at a fraction of the cost of a similar college course”.  However, most colleges that may offer artistic anatomy, usually include the instruction in a limited capacity, as part of a life drawing course. Most art colleges and universities are not offering a dedicated artistic anatomy course, especially one that incorporates a sculpture component. 

The Fall 2025, Artistic Anatomy 1 year Professional Certificate Program, begins 9/4/25, and will regularly meet on Thursday, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, Moose Tree Studios, 3191 W Clarkston Rd., Lake Orion, MI  48362

For more information and registration visit: www.heathart.com

Eugene Clark Artist presents anatomy drawing workshop, Oakland Christian School, Auburn Hills, Mi

 It was an An honor to present anatomy drawing to the Art Students at Oakland Christian School, Auburn Hills. Special thanks to Diane Heath for bringing me in. #anatomy #anatomydrawings #anatomydrawing #eugeneclark #eugeneclarkartist @heath_art_summer_art_intensive

Eugene Clark Artist, Art Talk, 4/7, 7:00pm, Oakland University

 ART TALK, w/ Eugene Clark, Monday, 4/7, 7:00pm, Oakland University,  4th Floor, Human Health Building,  396 Meadow Brook Rd.,Rochester, MI,

At the corner of N. Squirrel Rd. and E. Walton Blvd.  Art Talk will include a discussion about Clark’s large-scale mural commission “Artis Anatomica”, three 12’ x 8’ murals on permanent display on the 4th & 5th floors of the Human Health Building. Free Admission, Free Parking. Text 313-658-9181 for more information.

Eugene Clark Artist, Art talk, 2/28/25, Kendall College of Art, and, 3/5 Brighton Art Guild

 Join my upcoming artist talks:

2/28- Kendall College of Art and Design 

             “Reinvention as Art”

3/5- Brighton art guild, “Artist talk”

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Brighton Art Guild

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#kendallcollegeofartanddesign

Eugene Clark Artist museum anatomy sketches, with anatomical studies

 One of my favorite exercises. Drawing from a sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago, then, doing a second drawing showing the underlying musculature.

#sketch #sketchbook #anatomydrawing #museumsketch #EugeneClark #eugeneclarkartist  https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist

Eugene Clark invited as keynote speaker for the National Junior Art Honor Society Convocation

 A true honor to be invited as the guest speaker for the National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) Convocation, Seneca Middle School, speaking about art careers, & representing Heath Art. www.heathart.com.  Congratulations to all of the inductees, and special thanks to Jessica Getchell, Art Teacher, for a beautiful ceremony.  Heath Art Summer Art Intensive #Heathart Heath Art workshops Heath Art Artistic Anatomy Drawing & sculpture certificate program @heath_art_summer_art_intensive

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Anatomy Master Class with Eugene Clark

Sculpture day! Anatomy Master Class w/ Eugene  Clark Artist . Working on the skull, ribcage and spine. If you are interested in studying 2D & 3D figure anatomy, in the same course, this master class is unprecedented in Michigan. Contact me at (313) 658-9181, or eugeneclark@me.com with questions or if you would like to host an anatomy workshop in your area. 

#art #anatomy #anatomysculpture #sculpture #eugeneclarkartist #eugeneclark #anatomicalsculpture #anatomydrawing 

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Heath Art Monthly Art Workshops

 www.heathart.com Monthly Art Workshops, 

2/15, Sculpting the skull,

9am-12pm, all materials included, 

high school - Adult, all levels welcome. Sign up now!

www.heathart.com

#art #Heathart 

Artist Eugene Clark exhibits large scale mural, Art Prize 2024, DeVos Place

                                                                                "Messengers of Hope"

2024 Art Prize, Grand Rapids, Mi

Messengers of Hope contains imagery depicting the ancient Celtic bird,“The Wren”.  In Welsh the name of the wren is connected to the word Druid - Drwy and in Irish Gaelic, Drui-en- the Druid bird.  Ancient folk Tradition with potent symbolism, setting the wren free to ensure the Fertility and light returning to the world, at the darkest time. It is within the Celtic tradition that birds are messengers of the otherworld.Wren symbolism contains meanings of joy, hope, and renewal. For more info visit Eugene Clark Artist's website at:

https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist

                                                                                                                

Eugene Clark Artist exhibits 20 foot mural "Transformation" in Art Prize 2023

 Eugene Clark artist, exhibits 20 foot mural painting, "Transformation", in Art Prize 2023, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI. Art Prize opens 9/14,  and runs till 10/1.  

This five panel pentaptych painting titled “Transformation”, is an allegory, highlighting the artist’s struggle with current events, including: the 2020 pandemic, 2021 Oxford High School shooting, 2022 Ukrainian war, relating these events to his childhood growing up in an inner city Detroit neighborhood, finding commonalities, strife, grief, violence, destruction, and the human condition. Clark paints the center panel of this artwork, to explore the power of transformation. As alchemists sought the conversion of base metals into gold and a universal cure for disease, Clark seeks, as in butoh-ka (butoh dancers) to attend to metamorphosis and healing through the body.  The ancient Celtic stag symbol, is integrated, seen as protection when painted on a warriors chest before battle. The spiral symbol is the age-old intuitive symbol of spiritual development and our identity with the universe. Clark uses this as a way to connect all the panels. 

Eugene Clark Exhibits His Painting At Bas Blue Detroit

 

I’m excited to be exhibiting with a talented group of artists at “BasBlue Detroit”. Many thanks to Alison Wong, Director/Curator, Wassermanworks, for including me in the exhibition.  On display now till Feb. 28th, BasBlue, 110 E. Ferry St.  Det. Mi., M-F 8am-8pm, for more info: (313)- 474-1883, https://wassermanworks.com/collections/shop-all-art-design/products/eugene-clark 

Russell Keeter Artist, new updates to his dedication blog

 My mentor and teacher Russell Keeter, taught at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Mi, for over 25 years, influencing hundreds of artists. His work lives on, in his dedication blog, created to provide a place where people may enjoy his art and learn about his legacy. Please click the link below to visit the blog and view some recent additions:

http://russellkeeter.blogspot.com/?m=1

Eugene Clark Artist, museum sketches from Van Gogh in America Exhibition, Detroit Institute of Arts , Detroit, Mi

 Eugene Clark Artist creates museum sketches from Van Gogh’s master paintings, at the Detroit Institute of Arts, “Van Gogh In America”, exhibition, January 3, 2023.

EUGENE CLARK ARTIST PRESENTS PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP AT ATELIER, ROYAL OAK, MI, 1/14, 2023

 Eugene Clark artist presents a portrait drawing workshop, at the Atelier, Royal Oak, Mi, Saturday January 14, 2023, 9am-3pm. 

"CELEBRATING DIVERSITY" ART EXHIBITION WITH EUGENE CLARK, 9/24-11/5, 2022, PADZIESKI ART GALLERY, DEARBORN, MI

 "CELEBRATING DIVERSITY" art exhibition, 9/24-11/5, Padzieski Gallery, Dearborn, MI, featuring artwork by  CHRIS BATTEN, EUGENE CLARK, CAILYN DAWSON, MATT FAULKNER, FAHRISA ROBB.  Opening reception, Saturday, October 1, 2022, 5-8pm.