Nature in Abstraction
Nature’s organic symmetry, asymmetry, colour, line and shape is a true divine design. The natural world has been a source of inspiration, a means to document time and a quest to better understand our planet for thousands of years. What we see and what surrounds us gives way for us to create from observation and imagination through the use of visual art’s study of line, shape, form and colour, inviting us to look at the world differently.
Over the span of this course, we will examine various types of natural forms as well as artists who are inspired by the natural world in creating our own work. Through drawing, painting, mixed media and printing techniques, we will use nature as a starting point to inspire our abstract compositions through various techniques and methods. While we examine and practice fundamentals in art making, we will also practice the art of letting go, allowing for creative and experimental art practices to unfold.
*This course is open to new and returning students
- Analyze Organic Structures: Deconstruct the symmetry, asymmetry, and patterns found in nature to inform abstract compositions.
- Translate Observation: Develop the ability to synthesize visual information from the natural world into the abstract elements of line, shape, and form.
- Master Multi-Media Techniques: Integrate drawing, painting, and mixed media techniques to create layered and textured works of art.
- Study Art History Context: Gain insight into historical and contemporary artists who utilize the natural world as a pillar of abstraction.
- Foster Experimental Growth: Balance technical fundamentals with an intuitive, experimental approach to “letting go” during the creative process.
- Refine Digital Studio Practice: Cultivate a disciplined and productive artistic practice within a virtual studio environment.
- Graphite pencil(s)
- Charcoal sticks and/or charcoal pencils
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Canvas *optional – quantity: 1
- Pad of mixed media or watercolour paper: about 9×10” is recommended
- Pad of drawing paper: about 9×10” is recommended
- Soft pastels in colour
- Set of watercolours
- Acrylic paints – colours should include: black, titanium white, cadmium yellow, cadmium red and/or alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, raw sienna
- Recycled papers
- PVA glue (acid free is recommended)
- Paint palette
- Palette knife
- Paint brushes (round brush #8, flat brush 0.5” and 1”, filbert brush #4 and #8)
- Water jug
- Cloth and/or paper towel
- Masking tape
Details
Spring 26
Thursdays, April 30 - June 4 ( 6 weeks )
10am - 12pm
Fee: $375 +HST
Virtual
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