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"Hâtez-vous lentement, et sans perdre courage, vingt fois sur le métier remettez votre ouvrage." – Nicolas Boileau, L'Art poétique (1674) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– COMING - [2014 Autumn at the Louvre](https://studioescalier.com/2014/07/2014-autumn-at-the-louvre/) - 2014 AUTUMN at the LOUVRE 6-week Drawing Program (19 October – 28 November 2014) Final Application Deadline: 1 AUGUST 2014 - [Anjou Pear - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/anjou-pear-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on panel, 4" x 5.5" - [Four Cherries - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/four-cherries-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on panel, 4" x 5.5" - [Flake White, China Black - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/flake-white-china-black-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on panel, 4" x 5.5" - [Music Box - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/music-box-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Normandy Oak - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/normandy-oak-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on panel, 5.5" x 4" - [Two Daisies - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/two-daisies-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [First Egg - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/first-egg-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 4" x 5" - [Harmony (oil sketch) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/harmony-oil-sketch-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Coffee Bowl with Plums - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/coffee-bowl-with-plums-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Reflections and Plum - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/reflections-and-plum-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 4" x 5" - [Bastille Day Daisy - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/07/bastille-day-daisy-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 6" x 4" - [Portrait Residency Weekend Hiatus](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/portrait-residency-weekend-hiatus/) - We are welcoming 8 new Residents, from Beijing, Johannesburg, New York City, Seattle, etc.Silver Fortress will return on Monday, August 7. - [Sunflower (Tournesol touraine) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/sunflower-tournesol-touraine-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 6" x 4" - [Quail Bluff - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/quail-bluff-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 5.5" x 7" - [The Smallest Peach - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/the-smallest-peach-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Autumn Intensive Inaugural Dinner](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/autumn-intensive-inaugural-dinner/) - We are welcoming our new 3-Month students (from NYC, Seattle, Aix-en-Provence, Dubai; Texas, California, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, etc).Silver Fortress will return on Thursday, August 31, 2006. - [Madame Verger's Hydrangea - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/madame-vergers-hydrangea-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Paper Crane and Ivy - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/paper-crane-and-ivy-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Quito 25-115 - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/quito-25-115-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [St George's Pear - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/st-georges-pear-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Morning Glory - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/morning-glory-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Apple on Red - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/apple-on-red-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Onions - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/onions-sold/) - by Anthony Ryder, oil on prepared paper, 4" x 4.75" - [Flying Apple - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/flying-apple-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Gift from Kerala - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/gift-from-kerala-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 5" x 4" - [Harmony (Portrait Fragment) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/harmony-portrait-fragment-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4"Click here to bid on this painting. - [Hall of Mirrors - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/hall-of-mirrors-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Ishan (oil sketch) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/ishan-oil-sketch-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on linen, 5.5" x 4" - [Old Teapot (Théière tôle émaillée) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/08/old-teapot-theiere-tole-emaillee-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Study for a Medallion - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/study-for-a-medallion-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Study of Emily - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/study-of-emily-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [The Guest Room - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/the-guest-room-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 5" - [Cages d'Amour (Physalis peruviana) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/cages-damour-physalis-peruviana-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Harmony (2006 Class Demo) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/harmony-2006-class-demo-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 6" x 6" - [Self-Portrait in a Green Teapot - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/self-portrait-in-a-green-teapot-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Thursday Night Five - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/thursday-night-five-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Rachel on Blue Two - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/rachel-on-blue-two-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Deux Margots - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/deux-margots-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Autumn Intensive Break](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/autumn-intensive-break/) - Silver Fortress will return on Monday October 17, 2006. - [Portrait of Colleen- NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/portrait-of-colleen-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 5" x 5" - [Thursday Night Four - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/thursday-night-four-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Rachel on Blue - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/rachel-on-blue-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Bronze Bird Doorstop - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/bronze-bird-doorstop-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Quail Eggs - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/quail-eggs-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Thursday Night Three - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/thursday-night-three-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4.5" x 4.75" - [The Lady at the Door - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/the-lady-at-the-door-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Rachel - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/rachel-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4.5" x 4.75" - [Thursday Night Two - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/thursday-night-two-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Pilgrim Quince - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/pilgrim-quince-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Antique Bulb (Osram 115-60) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/antique-bulb-osram-115-60-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4 " x 4 " - [Self-Portrait in a Teapot - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/self-portrait-in-a-teapot-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Thursday Night One - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/thursday-night-one-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Drawing for Harmony - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/drawing-for-harmony-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully  pencil & white chalk on grey paper, 9.5" x 11.5" - [Lock and Key - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/09/lock-and-key-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Tuesday Night Two - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/tuesday-night-two-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Last Tallow Candle - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/last-tallow-candle-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Portrait of Jennifer 5.0 - (demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/portrait-of-jennifer-5-0-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5"This painting will go to auction on November 17, 2006. - [Tomate en Grappe - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/tomate-en-grappe-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Portrait of Jennifer 4.0 (demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/portrait-of-jennifer-4-0-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5"This painting will go to auction on November 17, 2006. - [Tuesday Night One - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/tuesday-night-one-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Portrait of Jennifer 3.0 (demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/portrait-of-jennifer-3-0-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5"This painting will go to auction on November 17, 2006.Click on the image below for a detail view. - [Portrait of Jennifer 2.0 (demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/portrait-of-jennifer-2-0-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 12" x 8"This painting will go to auction on November 17, 2006. - [Hercule's Apple - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/hercules-apple-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Portrait of Jennifer 1.0 (demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/portrait-of-jennifer-1-0-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully , oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5"This painting will go to auction on November 17, 2006. - [Thursday Night Seven - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/thursday-night-seven-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [All Saints Day](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/all-saints-day/) - Silver Fortress will return on Thursday, November 2, 2006. - [Thursday Night Six - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/thursday-night-six-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Jennifer 5.0 (Final State) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/jennifer-5-0-final-state-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 12" x 14" - [Jennifer 4.5 (Five-Day demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/jennifer-4-5-five-day-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 12" x 14"The progress of this painting will be posted daily, and go to auction on Saturday Monday! - [Jennifer 4.0 (Five-Day demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/jennifer-4-0-five-day-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 12" x 14"The progress of this painting will be posted daily, and go to auction on Saturday Monday! - [Jennifer 3.0 (Five-Day demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/jennifer-3-0-five-day-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 12" x 14"The progress of this painting will be posted daily, and go to auction on Saturday. - [Jennifer 2.0 (Five-Day demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/jennifer-2-0-five-day-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 12" x 14"The progress of this painting will be posted daily, and go to auction on Saturday. - [Jennifer 1.0 (Five-Day demo) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/jennifer-1-0-five-day-demo-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully, pencil on paper, 16" x 16"The progress of this painting will be posted daily, and go to auction on Saturday. - [Study for an Immaculate Conception](https://studioescalier.com/2006/10/study-for-an-immaculate-conception/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on wood, 4" x 5"E-mail us to purchase this painting for $100 USD. - [Matthew as a Faun - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/matthew-as-a-faun-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz, red and sepia chalk on paper, 18" x 13" - [Tuesday Night Three - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/tuesday-night-three-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Thursday Night Eight - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/thursday-night-eight-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Portrait of Jennifer (Final) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/portrait-of-jennifer-final-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5"Click on the image above to view a detail. - [Portrait of Jennifer 6.0 - (demo)](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/portrait-of-jennifer-6-0-demo/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5"This painting will go to auction tomorrow, November 17, 2006. - [Red Pear - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/red-pear-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Lodi Apples - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/lodi-apples-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [December Hiatus](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/december-hiatus/) - Silver Fortress will return on December 11, 2006. - [Chapel of St Gilles - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/chapel-of-st-gilles-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Lemon Slice - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/lemon-slice-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Jethaniel at 28 - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/jethaniel-at-28-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz, black and sanguine chalk on paper, 18" x 13" - [Yellow Rose - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/yellow-rose-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully , oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Thursday Night Nine - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/thursday-night-nine-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Autumn Origami - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/autumn-origami-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Brass Bell - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/brass-bell-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Piments Antillais - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/piments-antillais-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Dwarf Rose - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/dwarf-rose-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Clementine - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/clementine-sold-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Holly with Ornament - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/holly-with-ornament-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Thanksgiving Day](https://studioescalier.com/2006/11/thanksgiving-day/) - Silver Fortress will return tomorrow, Friday, November 24, 2006. - [Emily - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/emily-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Rachel - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/rachel-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully pencil on toned paper (detail), 16" x 20" - [Clementine - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/clementine-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Ghost - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/ghost-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Wednesday's Painting - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/wednesdays-painting-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Tin Lantern - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/tin-lantern-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Bosc Pear - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/bosc-pear-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Ellie - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/ellie-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz pencil on paper, 18" x 13" (detail) - [Ellie - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/ellie-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Four Chocolates - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/four-chocolates-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz, oil on linen, mounted on panel, 5" x 7" - [Harmony - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/harmony-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz, pencil on paper, 4" x 4" - [Old Holland Blue - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/old-holland-blue-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on panel, 4" x 4" - [Hyacinth - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/hyacinth-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on panel, 4" x 4" - [Brooklyn Afternoon - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/brooklyn-afternoon-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on panel, 4" x 4" - [First Night - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/first-night-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, mounted on panel, 4" x 4" - [Holiday Break](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/holiday-break/) - Silver Fortress will return Monday, January 1, 2007 - [Cupcake - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/cupcake-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Double Espresso - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/double-espresso-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Persimmon - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/persimmon-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Radishes - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2006/12/radishes-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Red Delicious - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/red-delicious-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Studies of Hillary - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/studies-of-hillary-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz and Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" each - [Estancia Primera - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/estancia-primera-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 7" - [Self-Portrait in an iPod - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/self-portrait-in-an-ipod-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5" - [Santa Fe Sojourn](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/santa-fe-sojourn/) - Silver Fortress will return on Monday, February 5 with paintings from Santa Fe, New Mexico - [Two Strawberries - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/two-strawberries-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Angel - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/angel-sold/) - by Timothy Stotzoil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5" - [Little Flower - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/little-flower-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Rachel - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2007/01/rachel-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5" - [Self-Portrait (Fragment) -NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/self-portrait-fragment-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully, oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Portrait Demo - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/portrait-demo-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz (detail) oil on linen, 15" x 12" - [Santa Fe Pear - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/santa-fe-pear-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Back to New York](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/back-to-new-york/) - Silver Fortress will return on Monday, March 5, 2007 - [Strawberry Refraction - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/strawberry-refraction-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5" - [Tangerine (Incandescent Demo) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/tangerine-incandescent-demo-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 7" - [Jane's Tangerine - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/janes-tangerine-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Above St John's - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/above-st-johns-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [The Ortiz and Sandia Range - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/the-ortiz-and-sandia-range-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [El Picacho and Atalaya - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/el-picacho-and-atalaya-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Snow at Altamira - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/02/snow-at-altamira-sold/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Packham's Triumph - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/06/packhams-triumph-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Two Little Peonies - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/06/two-little-peonies-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Sarah (Poster Study)](https://studioescalier.com/2007/05/sarah-poster-study/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 7" - [Baby Peony - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/05/baby-peony-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Sea Green Teapot - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/05/sea-green-teapot-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Wild Turnip - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/05/wild-turnip-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 4" x 4" - [Sleeping Peony (Pivoine endormi) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/05/sleeping-peony-pivoine-endormi-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 4" x 4" - [Rachel - April 07 (Final) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/05/rachel-april-07-final-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen, 16" x 14" (detail) - [Across the Lake - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/04/across-the-lake-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 4" x 3" - [Rachel (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/04/rachel-in-progress-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen, 16" x 14" (detail) - [Rachel (38th Birthday Version)- NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/04/rachel-38th-birthday-version-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz pencil on paper, 13" x 18" (detail) - [April in Argenton-Chateau](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/april-in-argenton-chateau/) - Studio Escalier is welcoming 10 portraiture students to Argenton Chateau for the month.We will return... ASAP! - [Tibetan Teapot with Orchids - contact us](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/tibetan-teapot-with-orchids-contact-us/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 6" x 8" - [Meyer Lemon Two - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/meyer-lemon-two-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Meyer Lemon - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/meyer-lemon-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Mu Tzu Apple - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/mu-tzu-apple-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Two Orchids - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/two-orchids-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Tangerine (North Light)](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/tangerine-north-light/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 7" Contact us for the price of this painting. - [Tangerine (North Light) - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/tangerine-north-light-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 7" - [Tangerine (North Light) - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2007/03/tangerine-north-light-in-progress-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 7" - [Little Checkered Pitcher - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/little-checkered-pitcher-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Casque d' Or - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/casque-d-or-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [19th c. Padlock - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/19th-c-padlock-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Red Key - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/red-key-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Gardens on the Argenton - contact us](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/gardens-on-the-argenton-contact-us/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 4" x 3" - [Chestnuts - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/chestnuts-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Dining Room Teapot - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/dining-room-teapot-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Hands Demo ( The Squid and the Whale) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/08/hands-demo-the-squid-and-the-whale-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz black and white chalk on blue paper, 24" x 18" - [Dusk (Ecole des Garçons) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/08/dusk-ecole-des-garcons-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Dusk (Les Sylvains) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/07/dusk-les-sylvains-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Sarah - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/07/sarah-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Bastille Day Daisies - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/07/bastille-day-daisies-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [The Hydra - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/07/the-hydra-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Spiral Pear Galaxy - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/07/spiral-pear-galaxy-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Daisy (Reprise) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/07/daisy-reprise-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Sarah Murát as Polyhymnia - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/06/sarah-murat-as-polyhymnia-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on blue paper, 24" x 18" - [June 20 Sunset - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/06/june-20-sunset-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 3" x 4" - [Summer Solstice - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/06/summer-solstice-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Penultimate Shallot - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/06/penultimate-shallot-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Message in a Bottle - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/06/message-in-a-bottle-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Teapot by Candlelight - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/11/teapot-by-candlelight-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [November Wildflowers - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/11/november-wildflowers-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Sarah in Miniature (Class Demo, cont'd) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/11/sarah-in-miniature-class-demo-contd-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 6" tondo (lifesize detail) - [Last Candle from St Gervais - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/10/last-candle-from-st-gervais-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Krista's Apples - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/10/kristas-apples-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Sarah in Miniature (Class Demo) - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2007/10/sarah-in-miniature-class-demo-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 6" tondo (lifesize detail) - [Rachel as Erato (3hr Class Portrait Demo) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/10/rachel-as-erato-3hr-class-portrait-demo-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal with white chalk, 24" x 18" (detail) - [Dining Room Madonna - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/10/dining-room-madonna-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on panel, 4" x 4" - [Fig and Currant - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/10/fig-and-currant-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Rachel's Last Day - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/10/rachels-last-day-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 6" x 6" tondo - [Rachel Tondo (Drawing) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/10/rachel-tondo-drawing-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully pencil on grey paper, 6" x 6" - [Bay Leaves - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/bay-leaves-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [MC Smith as Calliope - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/09/mc-smith-as-calliope-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz black and white chalk on blue paper, 24" x 18" - [¡ Graciela ! (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/02/graciela-in-progress-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz white chalk & charcoal on blue paper, 25" x 19.5" - [Clementine (Santa Fe Demonstration, 2008)](https://studioescalier.com/2008/02/clementine-santa-fe-demonstration-2008/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 4" x 6" - [Mon Petit Ange - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/01/mon-petit-ange-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Our Scholarship Students](https://studioescalier.com/2008/01/our-scholarship-students/) - Our thanks to everyone who has made Silver Fortress such a success!We are very proud to be able to give assistance to young and emerging artists. Since we began the scholarship program in 2006, we have been able to give significant tuition grants to a total of 20 students. Click here to see images and - [A God of Wealth (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/12/a-god-of-wealth-in-progress-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully pencil and chalk on grey paper, 9" x 12" - [The Captain's Wife - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2007/11/the-captains-wife-nfs/) - Wednesday Night Portraitby Timothy Stotzcharcoal & chalk on blue paper (detail) 18" x 24" - [Tim's Last Rose - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2007/11/tims-last-rose-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Summer Intensive Portrait Demonstration - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/summer-intensive-portrait-demonstration-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on blue-grey paper18" x 24" - [Thermopylae - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/thermopylae-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on blue-grey paper18" x 16" - [Egg on a Cast Iron Trivet - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/egg-on-a-cast-iron-trivet-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Nigella - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/nigella-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Tarbotarbo - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/tarbotarbo-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on blue paper12" x 12" - [Wild Onion - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/wild-onion-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 3" x 6.75" - [Wild Onion (in progress)](https://studioescalier.com/2008/05/wild-onion-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 3" x 6.75"This painting will be painted and posted in progress over several days, and open at a higher initial bid. - [May Wildflowers - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/05/may-wildflowers-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Quince Blossoms - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/05/quince-blossoms-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Bottle of Wishes - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/05/bottle-of-wishes-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Back to Argenton-Chateau](https://studioescalier.com/2008/05/back-to-argenton-chateau/) - After a long winter hiatus, our 3-month Summer Intensive has started up, the gardens are in bloom, and Silver Fortress is going back into gear.Thanks for your patience, and your support! - [A Pair of Hands - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/05/a-pair-of-hands-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzwhite chalk and charcoal on blue paper, 24" x 18" (class demo, detail) - [Torse en vert - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/04/torse-en-vert-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tullygreen pencil on paper, 24" x 18"We're in Paris for a month, teaching drawing in the original studio of Theodore Gericault, and giving night lectures at the Louvre.We hope to do it all next winter, too! - [Gala with Baby's Breath - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/03/gala-with-babys-breath-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 6" x 6" - [Krista Marie - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/02/krista-marie-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzwhite chalk & charcoalon blue paper, 25" x 19.5" - [Deidre (got the flu, sigh) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/02/deidre-got-the-flu-sigh-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzwhite chalk & charcoalon blue paper, 25" x 19.5" - [Deidre (continued) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/02/deidre-continued-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzwhite chalk & charcoalon blue paper, 25" x 19.5" - [Deidre (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/02/deidre-in-progress-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal on blue paper, 25" x 19.5" - [Donna - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/02/donna-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzwhite chalk & charcoalon blue paper, 25" x 19.5" - [¡ Graciela ! - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/02/graciela-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz white chalk & charcoal on blue paper, 25" x 19.5" - [Miranda (as Terpsichore) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/miranda-as-terpsichore-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on blue paper18" x 24" (detail) - [Kimono Study (cont'd) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/kimono-study-contd-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Kimono Study (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/kimono-study-in-progress-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Marie Catherine - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/marie-catherine-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper18" x 13" - [EHB - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/ehb-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [JMP 2 - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/jmp-2-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 4" x 4" - [Touching the Floor with a Fan (cont'd) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/touching-the-floor-with-a-fan-contd-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal, chalk and pastel on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Nancy as Ourania - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/nancy-as-ourania-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal, with white chalkon grey-blue paper, 24" x 18" (detail) - [Blue Sky Bird - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/blue-sky-bird-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 3.25" x 6" - [Touching the Floor with a Fan (cont'd) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/touching-the-floor-with-a-fan-contd-nfs-2/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal, chalk and pastel on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Touching the Floor with a Fan (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/touching-the-floor-with-a-fan-in-progress-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal, chalk and pastel on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Cinzia - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/cinzia-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz pencil on paper, 18" x 13" - [Cinzia's Hands (demo) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/cinzias-hands-demo-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal on blue paper24" x 18" - [Harmony, as Phaëthon - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/harmony-as-phaethon-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal, with white and natural red chalkon bleu-givré paper, 24" x 18" (detail) - [Head of Lucretia - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/06/head-of-lucretia-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tullygreen pencil and white chalk on buff paper12" x 10 " (detail)" - [Jessica... as Clio - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/jessica-as-clio-sold/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on light blue paper18" x 24" - [His Back (Painting Demo) -sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/his-back-painting-demo-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5" - [His Back (demo, continued)](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/his-back-demo-continued/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5" - [His Back (demo, in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/his-back-demo-in-progress-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 9.5" x 7.5" - [Study for His Back - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/07/study-for-his-back-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully pencil on paper, 18" x 13" - [Study for The Golden Ratio - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/10/study-for-the-golden-ratio-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4.4" x 9" - [Pink Rose in a Roman Flask - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/10/pink-rose-in-a-roman-flask-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 5.25" x 2.75" - [Scheveningen Blue - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/10/scheveningen-blue-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 2.75" x 5.25" - [Lai Lin - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/10/lai-lin-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on blue paper24" x 18" (detail) - [Two Pink Roses - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/10/two-pink-roses-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [James Stewart - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/10/james-stewart-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper24" x 18" - [Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/09/nightshade-solanum-dulcamara-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Apple in a Patchwork Robe - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/09/apple-in-a-patchwork-robe-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on board, 2.75" x 5" - [The Coffee Bowl - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/09/the-coffee-bowl-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Self-Portrait in a Bent Spoon - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/09/self-portrait-in-a-bent-spoon-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Argenton-Chateau at Dusk - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/09/argenton-chateau-at-dusk-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 3" x 4" - [The Dining Room Key - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/08/the-dining-room-key-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 2.75" x 5" - [Castoff Shells - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/08/castoff-shells-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on panel, 2.75" x 5" - [Tiny Meltdown - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/08/tiny-meltdown-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Eliza (in progress, day five) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/08/eliza-in-progress-day-five-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Two Feet (Class Demo) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/08/two-feet-class-demo-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on light blue paper, 18" x 24" - [Eliza (in progress, day three) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/08/eliza-in-progress-day-three-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Andreas von Cotta-Schønberg (Hephaestus) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/08/andreas-von-cotta-schonberg-hephaestus-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on light blue paper18" x 24" - [Eliza (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/08/eliza-in-progress-nfs-3/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Winter Hand Demo: Stone (in progress)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/03/winter-hand-demo-stone-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal, white chalk, touches of colored chalkbleu-givré paper, life-size - [Adele, Full-On (in progress)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/03/adele-full-on-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal, sanguine and white chalk bleu-givré paper, life-size - [Adele, Full-On (in progress)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/03/adele-full-on-in-progress-2/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal, sanguine and white chalk bleu-givré paper, life-size - [An Angel Pulling Yarn (after Boucher)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/02/an-angel-pulling-yarn-after-boucher/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4"Click here for the price - [Adele's Ears](https://studioescalier.com/2009/02/adeles-ears/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk bleu-givré paper, life-size19" x 25"This drawing is available for purchase.Contact us by e-mail for a price. - [Adele's Ears (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/02/adeles-ears-in-progress-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk bleu-givré paper, life-size - [Toward the Grand Palais - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2009/02/toward-the-grand-palais-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Adele's Ears (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/02/adeles-ears-in-progress-nfs-2/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk bleu-givré paper, life-size - [Adele's Left Ear (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/02/adeles-left-ear-in-progress-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk bleu-givré paper, life-size - [Silver Fortress - Paris](https://studioescalier.com/2009/01/silver-fortress-paris/) - Studio Escalier and Silver Fortress will be in Paris for the next three months, teaching in the studio of Theodore Gericault and the Musee du Louvre.We will be posting a once-in-a-lifetime series of drawings and paintings in Paris, some for auction, and some for sale at a fixed price, to be announced.Watch this space... and - [The Sick Horse (after Menzel) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/01/the-sick-horse-after-menzel-nfs/) - A 1998 Flashback, for Sean Higginsby Timothy Stotz oil on linen, 3.75" x 4.5" - [Adele's Right Hand - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/12/adeles-right-hand-nfs/) - Class Demo by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk bleu-givré paper, life-size - [Two Roses in Paris - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/12/two-roses-in-paris-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Radiator - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/11/radiator-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Radiator (in progress 2) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/11/radiator-in-progress-2-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Standard Bearer - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/11/standard-bearer-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Radiator (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/11/radiator-in-progress-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper, 18" x 24" - [Different Cages of Love - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/11/different-cages-of-love-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 2.75" x 5.25" - [Fortuna's Bouquet - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2008/11/fortunas-bouquet-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Marie Catherine (redux)- NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2008/10/marie-catherine-redux-nfs/) - Tuesday Night Portrait Seriesby Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on bleu-givré paper18" x 13" - [Study of Eliza - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/09/study-of-eliza-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully blue pencil on light blue paper, 18" x 24" (detail) - [2009 Autumn Intensive](https://studioescalier.com/2009/08/2009-autumn-intensive/) - Studio Escalier is back from its summer break, and Silver Fortress is back from a rather long hiatus. We've enjoyed months of major renovations to our physical plant this year. :)We'll be posting many paintings in progress during the upcoming term, our 10-week Autumn Intensive.We'll be painting in Argenton-Chateau alongside eleven advanced students this time, - [Study of TG](https://studioescalier.com/2009/08/study-of-tg/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 3" x 3" - [Study of MJ](https://studioescalier.com/2009/08/study-of-mj-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 3" x 3" - [Summer Hand Demo (detail) - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2009/08/summer-hand-demo-detail-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and chalk on green paper life-size, 2009 - [Summer Demo: Ellie Mitchum - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/07/summer-demo-ellie-mitchum-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 9" x 9" - [Summer Demo: Ellie Mitchum - (L'oreille...)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/07/summer-demo-ellie-mitchum-loreille/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen - [Summer Demo: Ellie Mitchum - (Au prem...)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/07/summer-demo-ellie-mitchum-au-prem/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen - [Summer Demo: Ellie Mitchum - (Au premier...)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/07/summer-demo-ellie-mitchum-au-premier/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen - [Summer Demo: Ellie Mitchum - (Au premier coup)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/07/summer-demo-ellie-mitchum-au-premier-coup/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen - [Summer Class Demo: Ellie Mitchum - (Le frottis)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/07/summer-class-demo-ellie-mitchum-le-frottis/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil scrub on linen - [Summer Class Demo: Ellie Mitchum - (Le dessin)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/07/summer-class-demo-ellie-mitchum-le-dessin/) - by N. Michelle Tully blue pencil with touches of white chalk, on light blue paper, 2009 - [Winter Hand Demo: Rock, Paper, Scissors](https://studioescalier.com/2009/06/winter-hand-demo-rock-paper-scissors/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal, white chalk, touches of colored chalkbleu-givré paper, life-size - [Winter Hand Demo: Scissors](https://studioescalier.com/2009/06/winter-hand-demo-scissors/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal, white chalk, touches of colored chalkbleu-givré paper, life-size - [Jennifer - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2009/04/jennifer-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully blue pencil, white chalk on recycled paper 9" x 12" - [Adele's Back - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2009/04/adeles-back-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully blue pencil, white chalk on recycled paper 9" x 12" - [Adele, Full-On](https://studioescalier.com/2009/03/adele-full-on/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal, chalk and pastelbleu-givré paper, life-size - [Winter Hand Demo: Paper (in progress)](https://studioescalier.com/2009/03/winter-hand-demo-paper-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal, white chalk, touches of colored chalkbleu-givré paper, life-size - [Eliza (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/09/eliza-in-progress-nfs-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 8" x 9" - [Eliza (Poster Study) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/09/eliza-poster-study-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 3" x 4" - [Magda Tondo (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/magda-tondo-in-progress-nfs-4/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 12" x 12" - [Magda Tondo (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/magda-tondo-in-progress-nfs-5/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 12" x 12" - [Magda Tondo (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/magda-tondo-in-progress-nfs-6/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 12" x 12" - [Magda Tondo (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/magda-tondo-in-progress-nfs-7/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 12" x 12""An undulating form, one that resembles a flame, animates the contours and lends them nobility, elegance and truth. This is what is called the sense of contour, and to attain it Correggio cannot be too much imitated..." - Antoine Coypel, Discourse on the Aesthetics of the - [Magda Tondo (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/magda-tondo-in-progress-nfs-8/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, tondo 12" x 12" - [Drawing for Tondo](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/drawing-for-tondo/) - by N. Michelle Tullyblue pencil on light blue paper 24" x 18" 2009 - [Study for Tondo](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/study-for-tondo/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 5" x 5" - [Magda Furiosa - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/magda-furiosa-nfs/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcol, chalk and Roché pastelon blue paper 25" x 19""For the greatest grace and charm that a figure may have is to seem to move, which painters call the 'fury' of the figure. And there is no form more fit to express this motion than that of the flame of fire."G.P. Lomazzo   - [Eliza (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/09/eliza-in-progress-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen 8" x 9" - [Zephyr (in progress 2)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr-in-progress-2/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Zephyr (in progress)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Nereid - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/nereid-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tullygreen pencil and white chalk on buff paper, 9.5" x 12.5" - [Triton, with Sea Monster (in progress 4)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/02/triton-with-sea-monster-in-progress-4/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5""after The Abduction of Europa, 1750, by J-B Marie PIERRE - [Triton, with Sea Monster (in progress 3)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/02/triton-with-sea-monster-in-progress-3/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5""after The Abduction of Europa, 1750, by J-B Marie PIERRE - [Triton (in progress 2)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/02/triton-in-progress-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5""after The Abduction of Europa, 1750, by J-B Marie PIERRE - [Triton (in progress)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/02/triton-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5""after The Abduction of Europa, 1750, by J-B Marie PIERRE - [Winter Hiatus ...](https://studioescalier.com/2009/12/winter-hiatus/) - Studio Escalier is opening a new studio in Paris this Winter, and Silver Fortress is taking a hiatus until Spring 2010.Thanks for your continuing interest and support! - [Magda Tondo (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/11/magda-tondo-in-progress-nfs/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, tondo, 12" x 12" - [Magda Tondo (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/magda-tondo-in-progress-nfs-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 12" x 12" - [Magda Tondo (in progress) - NFS](https://studioescalier.com/2009/10/magda-tondo-in-progress-nfs-3/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on wood, 12" x 12" - ["Olivia" - Class Demonstration](https://studioescalier.com/2010/08/olivia-class-demonstration/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 30 cm x 25 cm This painting is for sale.Contact us at info@studioescalier.com for the price. - ["Olivia" - in progress 4](https://studioescalier.com/2010/08/olivia-in-progress-4/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 30 cm x 25 cm - ["Olivia" - in progress 3](https://studioescalier.com/2010/08/olivia-in-progress-3/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 30 cm x 25 cm - ["Olivia" - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2010/08/olivia-in-progress-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 30 cm x 25 cm - ["Olivia" - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2010/08/olivia-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 30 cm x 25 cm - [JRP (Tuesday Night Portraits) - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2010/08/jrp-tuesday-night-portraits-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 4" x 4" - [Nereid](https://studioescalier.com/2010/04/nereid/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on wood20 cm x 20 cmThis painting is for sale. Contact us via info@studioescalier.com for the price. - [Nereid - in progress 3](https://studioescalier.com/2010/04/nereid-in-progress-3/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on wood20 cm x 20 cm - [Nereid - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2010/04/nereid-in-progress-2/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on wood20 cm x 20 cm - [Nereid - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2010/04/nereid-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on wood20 cm x 20 cm - [Zephyr](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Zephyr (in progress 7A)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr-in-progress-7a/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Zephyr (in progress 7)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr-in-progress-7/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Zephyr (in progress 6)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr-in-progress-6/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Triton, Sea Monster and Zeus as a Bull - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/triton-sea-monster-and-zeus-as-a-bull-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5"" after The Abduction of Europa, 1750, by J-B Marie PIERRE - [Triton with Sea Monster and Bull...](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/triton-with-sea-monster-and-bull/) - (in progress)by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5""after The Abduction of Europa, 1750, by J-B Marie PIERRE - [Zephyr (in progress 5)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr-in-progress-5/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Zephyr (in progress 4)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr-in-progress-4/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Zephyr (in progress 3)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/zephyr-in-progress-3/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon green paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Triton, with Sea Monster and Bull (in progress)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/03/triton-with-sea-monster-and-bull-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5""after The Abduction of Europa, 1750, by J-B Marie PIERRE - [Venus de Tourlaque (for ANOIKIS)](https://studioescalier.com/2010/12/venus-de-tourlaque-for-anoikis/) - by Timothy StotzRoché pastel on Soho blue papersize A2, 2010 - ["Catherine/Manhattan Avenue"](https://studioescalier.com/2010/11/catherinemanhattan-avenue/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on Soho blue paper, 19" x 25" - ["Catherine/Manhattan Avenue" - in progress 3](https://studioescalier.com/2010/11/catherinemanhattan-avenue-in-progress-3/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on Soho blue paper 19" x 25" (detail) - ["Catherine/Manhattan Avenue" - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2010/11/catherinemanhattan-avenue-in-progress-2/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon Soho blue paper19" x 25" (detail) - ["Catherine/Manhattan Avenue" - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2010/11/catherinemanhattan-avenue-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon Soho blue paper19" x 25" (detail) - [Lucy in Profile](https://studioescalier.com/2010/10/lucy-in-profile/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on linen, 7" x 7" - [Lucy - in progress 3](https://studioescalier.com/2010/10/lucy-in-progress-3/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on linen, 7" x 7" - [Lucy in Profile - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2010/10/lucy-in-profile-in-progress/) - (ébauche)by N. Michelle Tullyoil on linen, 7" x 7" - [Lucy - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2010/10/lucy-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tully pencil and white chalk on blue paper 12" x 12" - [Oracle - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2010/10/oracle-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon dusk blue paper, 63 x 49 cm (detail) - [Lucy - in progress 6](https://studioescalier.com/2010/10/lucy-in-progress-6/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 15" x 22" - ["Lucy" - in progress 5](https://studioescalier.com/2010/09/lucy-in-progress-5/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 15" x 22" - ["Lucy" - in progress 4](https://studioescalier.com/2010/09/lucy-in-progress-4/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 15" x 22" - ["Lucy" - in progress 3](https://studioescalier.com/2010/09/lucy-in-progress-3-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 15" x 22" - ["Lucy" - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2010/09/lucy-in-progress-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 15" x 22" - ["Lucy" - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2010/09/lucy-in-progress-7/) - by N. Michelle Tully blue pencil on paper, 18" x 24" - [Five Studies of Lucy](https://studioescalier.com/2010/09/five-studies-of-lucy/) - by Timothy Stotz oil on linen dimensions variable - [2011 Spring Portrait Painting](https://studioescalier.com/2010/08/2011-spring-portrait-painting/) - Our biennial Spring Portrait Program will meet for three weeks in Argenton-Chateaufrom April 15 - May 7, 2011.Priority Application Deadline: September 30, 2010 Apply Online Now N. Michelle Tully   "Olivia" - Class Demonstration    oil on linen   2010 - [2011 Winter at the Louvre](https://studioescalier.com/2010/08/2011-winter-at-the-louvre/) - Our next Winter at the Louvre - Drawing Intensive will hold morning drawing sessions in our new Paris Program Studio in Montmartre, as well as offer weekly critique of ongoing student drawings at the Musee du Louvre. The Priority Application Deadline is August 30, 2010Admissons are now closed - This class is fully enrolled - [CN](https://studioescalier.com/2011/01/cn/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5", 2010This painting is available for purchase. Contact us for the price. - [Grand Prize Winner - ACOPAL Open Competition](https://studioescalier.com/2011/04/grand-prize-winner-acopal-open-competition/) - "JMP2" by Nicole Michelle Tully was just announced a Grand Prize winner in the ACOPAL Open Competition, chosen to be included in their upcoming 2011 Exhibition of Contemporary American Realism at the National Arts Club in New York (May 17-26). The ACOPAL show will continue on to the World Art Museum in Beijing in 2012. - [Catherine en rue Tourlaque](https://studioescalier.com/2011/03/catherine-en-rue-tourlaque/) - Winter 2011 Portrait Demonstrationby Timothy Stotzpencil on paper, A2, life-size - [Love Letter from Paris](https://studioescalier.com/2011/03/love-letter-from-paris/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on two Metrocards (diptych), 2" x 3.25" eachfor SINGLE FARE 2: Please Swipe Againat Sloan Fine Art, 128 Rivington Street, NYCOpening Reception: Thursday, March 17th, from 6 to 9 pm Exhibition: Friday, March 18 through Saturday, March 26, 2011 Gallery Hours: Noon to 6pm (Closed Monday & Tuesday) - [Hope (ἐλπίς) - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2011/02/hope-ἐλπίς-in-progress/) - by Timothy StotzRoché pastel and charcoalon royal blue paper size A2 (detail) - [Figure Painting Demonstration - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2011/07/figure-painting-demonstration-in-progress-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 50 cm x 33 cm - [Figure Painting Demonstration - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2011/07/figure-painting-demonstration-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tullypencil on grey paper, 50cm x 33cm - [Brooke](https://studioescalier.com/2011/07/brooke/) - by Timothy StotzRoché pastel on dark blue paperlife-size on A2 (detail)Click detail for full image: - [Brooke - in progress 7](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/brooke-in-progress-7/) - by Timothy StotzRoché pastel on dark blue paperlife-size on A2 - [2011 Autumn Application Deadline: June 30](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/2011-autumn-application-deadline-june-30/) - Tomorrow is your final chance to apply! 2011 Autumn 8-week Painting Intensive (August 25 - October 22, 2011 ) Click below for the course description: - [Brooke - in progress 5](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/brooke-in-progress-5/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and Roché pastel on dark blue paper, life-size on A2 - [Brooke - in progress 4.5](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/brooke-in-progress-4-5/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and Roché pastelon dark blue paper, life-size A2 - [Brooke - in progress 4](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/brooke-in-progress-4/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and Roché pastel on dark blue paper, life-size on A2 - [Brooke - in progress 3](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/brooke-in-progress-3/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and Roché pastel on dark blue paper, life-size on A2 - [Brooke - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/brooke-in-progress-2/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and Roché pastel on dark blue paper, life-size on A2 - [Brooke - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/brooke-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and Roché pastel on dark blue paper, life-size on A2 - [2011-2012 Upcoming Courses](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/2011-2012-upcoming-courses/) - Click the image to see the Course Schedule: - [Cherub Releasing a Dove (after Boucher)](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/cherub-releasing-a-dove-after-boucher/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5"This copy after "Vulcan Presenting Venus with Arms for Aeneas" is for sale to benefit our scholarship programs. Please contact us for the price. - [Cherub Releasing a Dove - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/cherub-releasing-a-dove-in-progress-2/) - (after François Boucher)by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5" - [Cherub Releasing a Dove - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2011/06/cherub-releasing-a-dove-in-progress/) - (after François Boucher)by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood, 5" x 5" - [La Cygne (Catherine á Argenton-Chateau)](https://studioescalier.com/2011/05/la-cygne-catherine-a-argenton-chateau/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalk on ardoise paper, A2, over life-size - [](https://studioescalier.com/2013/09/4196/) - NEWS & EVENTS- School News, Exhibitions, Awards, and Work by Alumni, Current Students, Faculty "Make haste slowly, and with all your courage assum'd, 20 times replace your work upon the weaver's loom." "Hâtez-vous lentement, et sans perdre courage, vingt fois sur le métier remettez votre ouvrage." – Nicolas Boileau, L'Art poétique (1674) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– - [Centaur](https://studioescalier.com/2012/08/centaur-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, mounted on wood 8" x 6" ( 20 cm x 15 cm ), 2012 Click here to see this painting's progression on Facebook. - ["I shall see this great sight" - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2012/06/i-shall-see-this-great-sight-in-progress-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 2012 - [‎"Brooke en cinq crayons"](https://studioescalier.com/2012/03/‎brooke-en-cinq-crayons-2/) - ("Every defunct ideology can be recognized"by Timothy StotzCinq crayons on grey paper, size A2White, sanguine, sepia, black, and blueClick detail for full drawing: - [Brooke in Green](https://studioescalier.com/2012/03/brooke-in-green-2/) - by N. Michelle Tullygreen pencil and white chalk on green paper, size A2Click detail for full image: - [Brooke, after Atalanta - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2012/02/brooke-after-atalanta-in-progress-2/) - by Timothy Stotzcharcoal and white chalkon toned paper, size A2 - [Study of DK - sold](https://studioescalier.com/2011/12/study-of-dk-sold/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on linen, mounted on wood5" x 5"2011 - [Study of OH](https://studioescalier.com/2011/12/study-of-oh/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on linenmounted on wood10" x 5.5"2011 - [Study of MJ](https://studioescalier.com/2011/12/study-of-mj/) - by N. Michelle Tullyoil on wood3" x 5"2009 - [Special Program - Spring Training 2012](https://studioescalier.com/2011/10/special-program-spring-training-2012/) - Three new 3-week programsApril-May 2012 in Argenton-Chateau· Portrait Painting in Oil    (March 29 - April 21, 2012) · Still-Life Studio    (April 26 - May 19, 2012) · Figure Painting in Oil    (April 26 - May 19, 2012) - [Oliphaunt Am I](https://studioescalier.com/2011/09/oliphaunt-am-i/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 17 cm x 13 cm - ["Oliphaunt Am I" - in progress 5](https://studioescalier.com/2011/09/oliphaunt-am-i-in-progress-5/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 17 cm x 13 cm - ["Oliphaunt Am I" - in progress 4](https://studioescalier.com/2011/09/oliphaunt-am-i-in-progress-4/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 17 cm x 13 cm - ["Oliphaunt Am I" - in progress 3](https://studioescalier.com/2011/09/oliphaunt-am-i-in-progress-3/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 17 cm x 13 cm - ["Oliphaunt Am I" - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2011/09/oliphaunt-am-i-in-progress-2/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 17 cm x 13 cm - ["Oliphaunt Am I" - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2011/09/oliphaunt-am-i-in-progress/) - by N. Michelle Tullysanguine on buff paper, 17 cm x 13 cm - [2012 Winter at the Louvre - Apply Now](https://studioescalier.com/2011/08/2012-winter-at-the-louvre-apply-now/) - Priority application deadline: August 30 2012 Winter at the Louvre 9-week Drawing Intensive (January 22 - March 23, 2012 ) Click below for the course description: - [Bastille Day 2011 (Brooke's Ears) - in progress 2](https://studioescalier.com/2011/07/bastille-day-2011-brookes-ears-in-progress-2/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on dusk blue paper, life-size on A2 - [Figure Painting Demo - in progress 3](https://studioescalier.com/2011/07/figure-painting-demo-in-progress-3/) - by N. Michelle Tully oil on linen, 50 cm x 33 cm - [Bastille Day 2011 (Brooke's Ears) - in progress](https://studioescalier.com/2011/07/bastille-day-2011-brookes-ears-in-progress/) - by Timothy Stotz charcoal and white chalk on dusk blue paper, life-size on A2 ## Pages - [Home](https://studioescalier.com/) - An intensive studio art school designed by master practitioners, and dedicated to the contemporary classical study of painting & drawing. - [2026 AUTUMN ONLINE | LIGHT on the FEATURES](https://studioescalier.com/online-courses/2026-autumn-online-light-on-the-features/) - 2026 AUTUMN ONLINE | LIGHT on the FEATURES (6-week program) "The most beautiful forms have something about them like weakness, minuteness, or imperfection. But it is not every eye that perceives these blemishes. 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I have supported the example of certain antiques, and of several of our own best teachers, and I thought it a duty to ‘join together - [2026 AUTUMN in PARIS / DRAWING STUDIO (MORNINGS)](https://studioescalier.com/special-programs/2026-autumn-in-paris-drawing-studio-mornings/) - 2026 AUTUMN in PARIS / DRAWING STUDIO (MORNINGS) “What I have said here about drawing is but a summary of enlightening conversations I had about it with Mr. LeMoyne. I have supported the example of certain antiques, and of several of our own best teachers, and I thought it a duty to ‘join together the - [Course Schedule](https://studioescalier.com/course-schedule/) - COURSE SCHEDULE and Application Deadlines "There are not two arts, there is only one: it's the one whose foundation is eternal and natural beauty." 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