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I will not assign homework in this class, but learners are encouraged to finish any unfinished artwork after class.Experiencia de clase
Abstract art gives learners an opportunity to create for the sake of creating. It’s a wonderful skill for expressing one’s self, and developing as a creative. It also allows artists to developers their own unique style. In this ongoing class, we will explore abstract art. There are many different approaches to abstract art, so every week we will focus on a different prompt, method or medium. Art classes usually teach artists to paint and draw realistically. This is wonderful. I actually teach many of these classes. However, I find abstract art to be wonderful in different ways. It is more experimental and usually more forgiving than traditional art. It allows artists to be more free and expressive with artwork, and this allows artists to embrace imperfections, experiment, play and create in a completely different way. Mistakes can be embraced and even celebrated. It also helps learners explore and learn new mediums, and develop as a more well rounded creative/artist. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! This class is wonderful for artists of all experience levels. No, artistic experience is required to take this class. Never held a paintbrush, that’s ok! Learners with more artistic experience are likely to have more success… but this is not always the case. Sometimes learners who have lots of technical art training actually struggle with abstract art because it deviates from traditional methods and from representational art. This was my personal experience. When I started creating abstract art I really struggled with the change, but now I absolutely LOVE IT! Here is a list of the different topics techniques or prompts we will be focussing on every week. Week of May 6: scribble start. (materials: pencil, pen, colour optional) Week of May 13: Blind Contour drawing (materials: pencil, pen, colour optional) Week of May 20: Automatic drawing. Let your mind wander onto the page. (Materials, drawing supplies) Week of may 27: Cubism (materials: pencil, pen, colour optional) Week of June 3: Texture (acrylic paint and related materials plus found objects from home recycling) Week of June 10: Shapes (materials are open) Week of June 17: Line (ink, pencil, eraser) Week of June 24: Expressionism (materials are open) Week of July 1: no class Week of July 8: Contrast (materials are open) Week of July 15: Colour (acrylic paint and related materials) Week of July 22: Stamping (paint or ink and found objects) Week of July 29: Acrylic paint exploration (acrylic pint and related materials) Week of August 5: Watercolour paint exploration (watercolour paint, paper, brushes, paper towels, blowdryer, painters tape) Week of August 12: Ink exploration (markers, ink pens and or ink wells (liquid ink) Week of August 19: Paint with things from your kitchen (found objects and paint of your choosing) Week of August 26: Minimalism (materials are open) Week of sept : Blind Contour drawing (materials: pencil, pen, colour optional) Week of sept 10: Cubism (materials: pencil, pen, colour optional) Week of sept 17: Shapes (materials are open) Week of Sept 24: Line (ink, pencil, eraser) Week of October 1: Expressionism (materials are open) Week of October 8: Texture (acrylic paint and related materials) Week of October 15: Rolling objects with ink and/or paint Week of October 22: Non-dominant hand drawing Week of October 29: Loose contour drawing November and forward - Music guided art - Collage - Architecture inspired - Portrait inspired - Animal inspired - Floral inspiration - Landscape inspired - Distorted perspective AND MORE TO COME
Metas de aprendizaje
Learners to take this class will learn how to use different mediums, explore different art techniques, and lean into a more abstract approach to art. They will also learn important, art fundamentals, like composition, colour use, contrast and form.
Otros detalles
Orientación para padres
On occasion, learners may choose to use scissors. I recommend having a guardian around for this if the learners are uncomfortable with scissors.
On occasion, we will also use a blow dryer. If this is something, the learner is uncomfortable with, parental guidance may be required.
Lista de útiles escolares
I encourage learners to have a wide variety of materials for this class. They are very welcome to use materials that are not on this list. Every week we using different mediums, so please check the classroom before class starts to see what we need for that particular week.
This is a list of supplies I will be using throughout the different classes.
Pencils
Eraser
Paper
Smooth Cardboard
Canvases
Coloured pencils
Markers
Acrylic paint
Watercolour paint
Blow dryer
Paper towels
Painters tape
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Licenciatura desde Alberta College of Arts and Design
I love to teach art, and specialize in drawing (wide variety of styles and techniques), procreate, watercolour, and acrylic painting. When I teach, I like to lead by example. This means that I draw, paint and create with my students. Throughout class I make myself available for questions, assistance and feedback.
I’ve been teaching art for over 5 years, and I have been creating art professionally since 2011. I have illustrated marketing materials for Denny’s, Newman’s Own, Duane Reade, Discovery Children’s Museum, The Mendes Foundation and other clients.
I also have extensive experience in advertising. I’ve been working as an art director (now creative director) for over 17 years. I worked in New York City for 10 years, Cambodia for one, and I currently work remotely out of my home office in Canada. In my advertising career I've made TV commercials, print campaigns, radio spots, online ads, videos and billboards (even some in Time Square.) I love thinking of cool ideas and bringing them to life. I am excited to share this skill with my students.
I believe that art is more than an applicable workplace skill. Art is a form of healthy self-expression and personal reflection. I also believe that art teaches the importance of patience and persistence. It is an education for the mind and soul.
For me, art is meditative. I own dozens of sketchbooks filled with drawings I’ve done throughout the years. Many pages contains a memory, emotion, thought or experience. As a mother, I find additional inspiration through my daughter and new son.
Art is everywhere, if you look for it. Children especially have a gift for finding beauty in the world. I hope to harness this gift so every child in my class can find their own unique, artistic voice.
Reseñas
Clase grupal
18 US$
semanalmente1x por semana
55 min
Completado por 4 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 13-18
3-12 alumnos por clase
Asistencia financiera
Tutoría
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