Allow me to introduce myself: I'm Rick Ceh, born and raised in Chicago. I have been a Certified Chicago Public School Art Teacher for over 30 years. For the past 6 years, I have been exclusively teaching an Atelier program at Lane Tech H.S., with 4 classes a day at 5 different levels.

Education:

• BA in Art Education from the University of Illinois in Chicago (4 years)

• Two years at Columbia College, majoring in Fine Art

• Ongoing training at The Ravenswood Atelier for over 7 years

• Classes with Grace Cole

• Classes with Nylda Rykucher

• Classes Art Institute

• Art Classes at Northeastern Illinois Univeristy

Accomplishments and Experience:

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• Painting and drawing since the age of 6

• Awarded "The Most Influential Teacher Award" by the State of Illinois IHSA in 2017

• Student recipient of the "Best Painting" award in the State of Illinois in 2017

• 200+ Art Awards & Scholarships received by students.

• Nominee for the Golden Apple Award

• Worked with Donni Rossi Nucio, President of "Latino Art Beat"

• Worked with Pam Dalles, Administrative Director of the Young Scientist Program, teaching art for numerous years

• Lane Tech PTSO Staff Person of the Year 2003-2004

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My story is one shared by many artists who have embarked on a journey in search of Atelier education. Despite attending art classes at the University and Art College, I still struggled to accurately represent nature in my drawings and paintings. It was incredibly frustrating not being able to draw an accurate portrait, human form, or landscape with the utmost integrity and fidelity to nature.

At the age of 17, my quest for knowledge began. I tirelessly searched art galleries and sought guidance from teachers and artists to learn representational art. Unfortunately, back then, there was no internet or readily available information on reliable teachers.

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After many decades of searching, I finally found a few teachers who could assist me. I learned valuable lessons in drawing and painting from Grace Cole and Nylda Rykucher. However, the majority of my training came from The Ravenswood Atelier, where I had the privilege of learning from two extraordinary artist-teachers: Matt and Magda Almy. To this day, I continue my training at The Ravenswood Atelier because my pursuit of education in Academic Representational art is an ongoing endeavor that I can never get enough of.

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If you're interested in learning Classic Art on a part-time basis, please feel free to send me an email-

cehatelier@gmail.com or go to the get in touch page.

If you are searching for full-time immersion in Atelier training,

I suggest you click on  the link below

https://www.theravenswoodatelier.com/

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