This course emphasizes freedom of emotional expression, technique and execution beginning with a series of studies to build your confidence as an abstract painter. Learn the importance of creating a strong composition from the beginning and of mixing rich, clean colors, dynamic lines and strong brushwork. This class is for beginner, intermediate and advanced painters.
The classes will be geared towards your visual goals as an abstract painter. In the first class we will be working on large, inexpensive paper, concentrating on quick, large brushstrokes and mark making. The following classes will be on the surface of your choice, emphasizing composition and delving deeper into the all of the elements of art and design. Objectives of the class include learning how to use the elements of art and design to create dynamic compositions, learn different techniques and explore line and brushwork to enhance your work. Class includes exercises, demos and individual critiques.
Large, inexpensive paper
Surface of your choice for finished paintings
Rags
Paper towels
Flexible palette knife
Flat palette for mixing paint
Large water container
A variety of brushes up to 4” wide
Acrylic or other water based paint:
Quinacridone red or permanent rose
A bright blue
A bright yellow
Black
White
Any other colors of your choice
Various mark making tools from narrow to wide
Masking tape
Images of paintings you admire for discussion or photos to turn into abstract paintings
