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Art Inspires: Powerful Portraits
Become inspired by 3 contemporary artists; Jean Michel Basquiat, Willow Bascom, and Carol Rosetti; as you create projects based their work. Each week we will explore one artist and their unique techniques w/an emphasis on self expression.
Class experience
Become inspired by 3 contemporary artists; Jean Michel Basquiat, Willow Bascom, and Carol Rosetti; as you create projects based their work. Each week, we will explore one artist and their unique techniques w/an emphasis on self expression and the goal of discovering our own artistic voice. Each meeting time we will start with a discussion about the artist of the week, and look at some of their artwork. Then, we will create our project. I will demonstrate each step of the project and students...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Jean Michel Basquiat - Abstract Acrylic PaintingWe will learn a bit about Basquiat, and talk about how he used shapes, numbers, and symbols in his work to tell a story. We will then paint our own Basquiat style self portrait.Week 2Lesson 2Willow Bascom - Creating PatternWe will learn about current artist Bascom, and how her world travels influenced her use of pattern. We will then practice making our own patterns, and paint a portrait of our favorite animal filled with repeating "doodles".Week 3Lesson 3Carol Rosetti - Encouragement PortraitsWe will learn about Rosetti, and how she uses her portrait art to celebrate people's differences and help the people she interviews and draws feel confident and powerful. Then, we will make our own encouraging self portrait using watercolor markers, celebrating something we love about ourselves.
Students will learn about and practice a range of completely different art styles and become acquainted with some successful artists they may not have heard of. They will also gain basic skills in painting people and animals using different mediums. Students will build confidence as they start to find their own voice.
All of my classes are inclusive, and I have over 10 years of experience teaching art to students of all abilities including those with disabilities or neurodivergent students.
1 file available upon enrollmentFor this class, students will need a pencil and eraser, acrylic paints, 3 sheets of 9x12 or 11x14" watercolor paper (This paper can be used for both watercolor and acrylics.), paint brushes, paint markers, and watercolor markers. As far as the paint markers and watercolor markers, economy/budget friendly versions work fine! No need to search for "artist grade" supplies.
All information provided about our featured artists will be age appropriate (G-rated) and will focus on how and why they love(d) to create.
I am an award winning artist that has been teaching artists of all abilities including those with disabilities for over 10 years. I enjoy teaching projects that utilize a variety of artistic skills including drawing, painting, collage and...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $45 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-8 learners per class
