Painting the Pulse of the City with Joan Stevens
Adult Classes | Available
Join us for an immersive urban landscape painting class, where you'll explore the vibrant interplay of architecture and nature in cityscapes. Using a carefully selected reference photo of a bustling urban scene, you'll learn techniques for capturing the dynamic energy of city life, from towering skyscrapers to quaint streets.
Throughout this course, you will:
- **Study Composition:** Analyze the reference photo to understand perspective, balance, and focal points in urban settings.
- **Explore Color Theory:** Learn how to select and mix colors that reflect the mood and atmosphere of your chosen scene.
- **Master Painting Techniques:** Discover various painting methods, including brushwork and layering, to bring depth and dimension to your landscapes.
- **Personal Expression:** Encourage your unique artistic voice as you interpret the reference photo through your lens, allowing for creative freedom in your final piece.
This class is suitable for all skill levels, whether you are a beginner eager to learn or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Bring your enthusiasm for painting, and leave with a completed painting that captures the essence of city life!
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- - Class is confirmed 1 week prior to start and may be cancelled due to low enrollment
- Late registrations are welcome in most cases. Please contact us!
- Please review our policies regarding make-ups, refunds, and enrollment at www.theartguild.org/policies
PAINTS: Cadmium yellow lemon Yellow ochre Alizarin crimson Cadmium red Ultramarine blue Burnt Sienna Titanium white (large tube)
BRUSHES: Princeton catalyst: 2, 4, 6 Bright; 4,6 Filbert Turpenoid and a glass jar with a coil on the bottom for brush cleaning
Painting Panels by Blick(art store): 8x10 or 9x12 Grey paper palette pad or glass palette
Rags or paper towels A few (4) photos or pictures of paintings you would like to paint
Small canvas: sizes 8x10, 9x12 or 11x14