This class will explore painting patterns found in nature, which create unique designs. Whether it is butterflies, moths, giraffes, turtles, zebras, tigers or panda bears, you will paint a design mimicking the pattern of your choice and in the colors of your choice. The colors you chose do not have to be representational. Demonstrations in class will show how creating patterns has a therapeutic quality—it’s very soothing—since you’re repeating a pattern. You’ll also learn about layout, tools and techniques, like how you can build up the design to make it stand out and shine, and how negative space balances a design.