Presented to you by:
Teresa Sheeley & Kayla Johnson
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Making Something Beautiful is all about living your art dream. If you ever had ideas or dreams of going off to art school and living the artsy life ~{ MSB} will give you that feel. Our goal is to make this experience for you to be just like stepping into art school for the first time. Even if you are an experienced artist this course will be fun and informational for you too, as well as the opportunity to give you inspiration plus let you give back some helpful advice to the class.
This course will focus on what you would find if you were going to art school. Introduction to various tools of the trade; drawing, painting, color, technique and even art history. Learning about tools, different paints, technique and color are such important aspects to any medium you are drawn to. It's good to know why things work the way they do and even where they originated from. Having these skills will only enhance where you are in your life of art.
You will receive weekly videos of instruction and assignments. We will offer all kinds of support through the Facebook page, Flickr sights and our one on one help. We will strive to create a very artsy aesthetically pleasing community.
ALL THIS INSTRUCTION WILL LEAD YOU UP TO A FINAL PROJECT TO BE PLACED IN OUR ART SALON TO SELL.
ART SALON: Popularity of the art salon was originated in France beginning in the 1700's. The salons would exhibit pieces of art from floor to ceiling usually in someones home. Many famous artists got there start participating in an art salon. Cezanne, Picasso, and Matisse just to name a few were very present during the art salon era. Probably one of the most famous salons were in the home of Gertrude Stein in the early 1900's.
COURSE OFFERINGS:
This is a FIVE - WEEK course.
Week 1: Important drawing techniques and instruction. Learning tools for drawing. Introduction to different papers and how this all blends together to give you the best techniques. Learning about light source.
Week 2: Nudes, figure drawing and complex shapes. Grid drawing and thinking BIG!! {Week 2 also will be your first critique week}. **Critique is an option; if you would prefer not to join in this, no worries. More on critiqueing later.
Week 3: Still life - painting - intro to color, materials, oils & acrylics. Painting using just 3 colors.
Week 4: Plein Air painting - Watercolor & gouache introduction and more. Mixed media. {Critique week}
Week 5: ART SALON - The art salon will be a website set up for virtual touring of your work. We will be encouraging you throughout the course to think of a final project that you would like to put in the show. You have the opportunity to sell your work; plus make the money back that you put into the course. This is a great way for you to invite your family, friends and strangers to view your work.
WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS:
The mother/daughter team!
Kayla Sheeley Johnson
Kayla studied Fine Arts at Washington State University with a BFA in Painting. Her pieces have been in many student shows at Washington State University including Spring and Fall Semester Juried Shows, the BFA Certified Show and the Wine and Cheese Show during Mom’s weekend at the Lewis Alumni Center. Her work is mainly acrylic paint on canvas or panel and graphite or charcoal.
Teresa Sheeley
Teresa is a self-taught artist with a BA in Social Science. Her illustrations have been published in various magazines, and publications. Teresa stays busy with her cottage industry businesses; Teresa Sheeley Designs, and Art by Teresa Sheeley for the past few years. Her style is a painterly type with watercolors and really enjoys painting still life of vintage items.
REGISTRATION:
Registration will begin soon!
Cost is $75
Can I make something beautiful?
I would LOVE to make something beautiful!
Posted by: Cindy Lewellen | 02/07/2012 at 07:33 AM