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- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: 01 Mar 2023
- Time: 08:15 - 10:15
Abstracting Landscapes in Acrylics
Abstract landscapes is an area of art that has grown in popularity in the last few years. Fun to paint and popular with buyers its proving a golden combination creating a rich treasure trove of art to inspire others to pick a brush. On this course Jason will show you ways to structure your artwork so that you are free to explore expressive painting methods and be more daring in your colour use.
Release a more creative you with acrylics
Medium
Acrylics.
Level
This course would suit those who have a little experience of painting
Day, location and time
Wednesdays from 13:15 to 15:15 at Newcastle Arts Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
7 weeks – see calendar
Starts 18th of January and finished on the 1st of March
Cost – £98
Why does Jason think this course would be of value to you as a painter ?
This course will help you feel more inclined to play with paint and be more exploritive when painting landscapes. It will also help you see common construction methods of making landscapes that can be exploited when working with an abstract approach.
What will you do on the course ?
- Examine how to block out a scene, breaking it down into key shapes
- Gain a greater understanding of common construction methods of landscape painting that are both figurative and abstract
- Explore how motifs can make the viewer see a location in their minds eye without need for accurately rendering a scene
- Explore bold colour use
- Work towards becoming more daring and playful with your painting
What do you need to bring ?
Landscape images that you like that are abstract in feel. Photographs of landscapes that you feel would be inspirational.
You will need to bring your usual acrylics painting kit, that you use at home, to class. In addition to this you will need to bring several sheets of kitchen roll and a few sheets of acrylic painting paper to work on.
If you are unable to purchase the course online then please send a cheque for £98 –
– made payable to; Painting with Skill to:
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To avoid disappointment – book early.