Classes

Spring 2012

Abstract Representation Schedule of Classes

Schedule of Classes:

Class 1) April 13^th – Lecture, “Abstract Shapes/Pos. Neg. Space”, Collecting References

Class 2) April 20^th – Lecture, “Color Gamut Painting”, Applying the Color Gamut with the help of References

Class 3) April 27^th – Lecture, “Atmosphere”, Using Atmosphere to push the limits of the painting

Class 4) May 4^th – Plein Air, working with shape, color and atmosphere

Class 5) May 11^th – Plein Air, working with shape, color and atmosphere

Class 6) May 18^th– Figure, “fast paint” 50 min poses, (watercolor, gouache, acrylics)

Class 7) May 25^th– Figure, “fast paint” 35 min per poses, (watercolor, gouache, acrylics)

Class June 1^st– Figure, “fast paint” 20 min per poses, (watercolor, gouache, acrylics)

No Class June 8^th

Class 9) June 15^th– All Day Painting/Critique day, 9:30am- 3:30pm (Bring food!)

Please note that there is a $4 per day fee when we are working from the model.

Material List for Abstract Representation

ANY two dimensional COLOR medium.  Please note that May 4^th and 11^th will be on location if you need help preparing for on location painting, let me know.

With the “fast paint” figure days, I suggest using a medium (or combination such as watercolor and colored pencils) that can be applied gestural and quickly.  If you are working with acrylic or oils, a toned ground is a must!

Surfaces include, but are not limited to, canvas, paper and panel.  If you would like to try out a new medium (or one to work in conjunction with your current one), please let me know and I will be happy to provide an appropriate supply list for the medium.

Recommended Reading

Color and Light, A Guide for the Realist Painter by James Gurney