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Abstract Art ClassYour personal style will develop as you learn the methods of the most regarded abstractionists. From getting familiar with the properties of paints and substrates - to expressing your emotions through color, to developing your ideas in a non-representational way in large-format compositions, combining mediums and working in 3D, learn to welcome your mistakes, and break away from the traditional ways of making art! At the end of 3 months we will have an exhibition to showcase the art created in this class. |
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Sketching And Drawing ClassGood drawing skills make a solid foundation for all art forms and genres. In this class, by understanding perspective and anatomy and mastering linear, stroke and value-based techniques students will attain freedom to accurately portray any subject. |
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Landscape Art ClassVibrant colors, or subdued grays, or a rich complex palette - try a variety of ways of painting the landscape. You will address composition and perspective, distinguish 'tone' and 'temperature', liberate your brush by tackling large canvases, then contain your energy by painting extra-small. Subjects will include: provincial landscapes, city streets, mountains, 'dreamscapes', imagery from your favorite vacation, on-location painting. The course is appropriate for any level of experience, from the complete beginner to advanced artist. Join and exit any time. |
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Still Life Art classThe Still Life, seen newly, is the focus of this class. This is a diverse curriculum of over 20 ways of painting. Explore working on coarse surfaces, practice unconventional techniques of painting, get inspired by live flowers, household objects and colorful foods in the original setups, paint a still-life in a landscape outdoors. Special attention will be given to activating the 'right-brain approach': artists of many styles will notice the improvement in their work. The course is appropriate for all levels, beginner to advanced. You can join this class at any time. |
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Figurative Art ClassBy how well you can render the human form your skill is defined. To attain this mastery we will explore over 20 ways of painting and drawing a person, spending two or more weeks on each reality-based project. You will study basic and advanced approaches to figure painting, learn to describe the body under clothing, stylize, simplify, exaggerate and express by means of color and brushwork. Work from live models in the studio and outdoors, take snapshots of strangers and people you know and incorporate into your art. The intention is to excel in figure-painting and develop purpose in your art. Both the experienced painter and the beginner artist will find this course informative and stimulating. Open enrollment, join any time. |
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