Step into the virtual studio of experienced artist Martha Johnson in this nine-week virtual course. We’ll look at what’s happening in painting right now and explore how to incorporate modern approaches into your own work. The focus is on expressive mark-making, dynamic composition, and developing a creative process that is truly your own. Through guided projects and insightful discussions, Martha will provide the tools you need to build a painting from concept to completion and create art that speaks with confidence and passion.

• Open to all painterly media*. Colours should include: Ultramarine blue, Alizarin Crimson, Hansa Yellow, Yellow ochre, Titanium White, Mars or Lamp Black
• 8-ounce white Gesso
• Small Matte medium
• Paint markers
• Pastels
• One canvas (no smaller than 14”x18”)
• Charcoal Pencils (medium) and Willow stick for drawing
• Sketchbook (no smaller than 12 x14″)
• five acrylic bristle brushes including one 1” Bright style brush, two medium sized brushes, one small and one Rigor style brush for detail
• Printed landscape photocopy, one black and white, one colour, each 11” x 17”, if possible
• A few sheets of Bond printer paper
• Scissors
• Masking tape
• A couple of coloured pencils
• Ruler or straight edge
• Rags
• Nitrile gloves
• Water container
• Students should have their work on an easel or in a stable vertical position during session time for visibility.
• Over the weeks together other varied contemporary materials may be suggested. 

Please Note: You are welcome to work with oil paints in this virtual course. However, please note that while Martha is a mixed media artist, her primary practice is not in oil paint, so technical assistance for this specific medium may be limited.’