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Art History - Inspiration & Synesthesia, Painting Your Feelings to Debussy - 1:1

Completed by 13 learners
Ages 7-18
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Learner explores masterpieces inspired by music/synesthesia, listens to Debussy's Clair de Lune embarking in a relaxing personal process of stress release, creating art by freely feeling & painting the music, inviting open self-expression.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(405 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets on demand
60 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
60 mins
per session
Teacher support
Assessment
Learners are invited to a Q&A time and as optional, to share their experience.

Class Experience

Important Notes:  
All of my classes are inclusive and welcome the neurodiverse child. 
Tailored to each student's interest and skill level.
CEFR:  B1-B2 or above. 
Class may be taught in English or Spanish.  

In this one-time Art History/Studio Art class, Learner is introduced to Inspiration & Synesthesia as sparks for creation, discovering artists who have experienced both, including Van Gogh among others; and further understands this unique ability of our senses to interpret  each other in a creative way (it is considered a cross-wiring of the brain), as in our hearing sense seeing the music in a visual way in shapes and colors.  

In addition, Learner will see how art pieces may inspire artists whether it is a poem inspiring a sonata, and then a sonata inspiring a painting. 

The class is structured as process art, meaning the journey of creating freely is more relevant than the final art piece itself.  Also, it is a time for sensorial engagement which brings learner to the present moment with the joy of self-expression.

The class starts with a friendly introduction, a short and vibrant slide presentation covering  examples of inspiration & synesthesia in art history; then being serenaded by Debussy's adagio, Clair de Lune, learner will "draw" then "paint" what he "hears" and "feels".  This part of the class follows a warm up first drawing how the music feels in terms of lines, then shapes, and finally colors, before proceeding to create a work of art that reflects how the music was perceived and experienced.   At the end, the new creators will write their own Artist Statement.  

Teaching style is kind, inclusive, emphasizing enthusiasm for the arts, with fascinating learning, discovery, and a time and space to foster relaxation and free artistic self-expression. 
For a sense of community engagement, gauging Learner's interest level, and to be able to adjust accordingly, open mics and videos are required in class.  

This class is ideal for the kid who loves music and visual arts and/or just wants a moment to feel the joy and freedom of being a creator.  

Class size is kept small to allow ample time for learner's comments or questions, as well as sharing concepts about composition, such as positive and negative spaces, ways to draw with harder/softer lines, curves, and more. 
This class may be complemented by other Art History classes that follow a timeline through a kid-friendly central theme that spark the young Learner's interests in cultures of the world and the arts (found under Social Studies).   

No previous experience is required.

Other Details

Supply List
Drawing or watercolor paper, along with a drawing pencil, and coloring or watercolor pencils, or oil pastels.  If using watercolor pencils, then you will need a little (stable) container with clean water, a small towel, a natural or artificial sponge, and brushes in various sizes/shapes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
5.0
405reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Rollins College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Rollins College
Teacher studied Fine Arts at the Cándido Bidó Academy and Crealde School of Art, where her art work was exhibited, holds a B.A. in psychology, a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies; her thesis work was on Art & Humanities, including an Exhibit she curated for City Hall based on her work, Symbiotic Relationships; she carries Art in her DNA; and is a valued Art History teacher on our Outschool platform (see other parents' reviews).

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