Toffer Lorenzana
Smile: A Riff of Magritte's Son of Man
Acrylic on canvas (2024)
12 inches by 16 inches
Artists After Hours
Space for Adults to Draw & Paint
Starts on September 9, 2025 @5-M Studio — Amorsolo Ave. Makati
Because it's never too late to make.
6 guided sessions (2.5-hrS EACH)
Still life. Portraits. Color. Expression.
You’ll learn step by step, from pencil to paint, at a pace made for grown-ups (not prodigies).
Beginner-friendly, judgment-free
Talent’s optional.
This is where perfectionism softens, self-doubt quiets down, and curiosity finally gets a word in.
Making Art Make Sense
Foundational techniques, taught simply.
Practical exercises you’ll actually do. Art feels less intimidating and more like something that’s yours.
A quiet start, with others like you
You’re right on time.
Some are drawing for the first time. Others are picking it back up. Everyone’s here to make something, together and at their own pace.
Let's begin.
You’ve been thinking about it.
Something in you wants to create.
This space is for
that.
Artists After Hours is a room for grown-ups to make art.
For themselves. For something. For nothing.
You won’t be the only one.
You just have to show up.
I studied Fine Arts in UP Diliman.
Pfffft. So what?
I still froze. I still needed a place like this.
Let’s begin again.
Course Breakdown
Still Life (Pencil) — Sept 9, 2025
Getting Started, Without the Pressure
- Overcoming the Fear of Starting: techniques to manage anxiety and overwhelm.
- Mindful observation: learning how to see, not just look.
- Establishing routines and simple habits to maintain regular drawing practice.
Portrait (Pencil) — Sept 11, 2025
Seeing Faces as Shapes
- Breaking complex forms into basic shapes.
- Proportions and measuring techniques.
- Overcoming perfectionism by embracing imperfection as part of growth.
Still Life (Pastel) — Sept 16, 2025
Drawing with Confidence
- Confidence in line making: practicing bold strokes and contours.
- Exploring color blending, color theory basics, and texture.
- Managing self-critical thoughts by focusing on process rather than outcome.
Landscape (Pastel) — Sept 18, 2025
Light, Shadow, and a Little Wonder
- Understanding light sources, shadows, and tonal values.
- Introduction to atmospheric perspective and composition basics.
- Embracing experimentation, learning from mistakes.
Figure Drawing (Pencil) — Sept 23, 2025
Bringing Scenes to Life
- Simple perspective techniques and composition principles (rule of thirds, balance).
- Gesture drawing and capturing motion.
- Dealing with artistic comparison and cultivating personal style.
Acrylic Painting — Sept 25, 2025
Making It Yours
- Creative problem-solving and techniques to overcome art blocks (mind-mapping, free painting).
- Introduction to color mixing, layering, and brushwork techniques.
- Celebrating individual expression, confidence in personal style.
Materials: We’ve got you covered—sketchpads, pencils, pastels, acrylics, paper, and canvas will be provided. You’re also welcome to bring your own tools if you have favorites.
Prefer Zoom?
Join the waitlist — I’ll let you know if we brew one online.
Time Craft by Toffer Lorenzana
Fusion
The compass—shaping your focus. Build systems that direct your energy toward what matters.
Navigate life with intentional strategies that clarify your true north.
Action
The energy—fueling your drive. Align your actions with your strengths to sustain momentum.
Your personal growth and relationships become the renewable power source that transforms potential into purpose.
Vision
The destination—create value that compounds. As your time and self align, wealth follows effortlessly.
The natural consequence of purposeful navigation and authentic energy.