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Color & Composition (Ages 16+)
A successful painting is based in good composition and color usage. Explore color relationships and strengths. Learn how shape, positive and negative space can balance your compositions. Discover why scale and placement are so important. Course includes color theory review, lecture, projects, handouts and visuals. Skill Level: All Levels Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class....
Nature as My Muse: Painting Water
Fluid, seductive, reflective. . . water is the essence of life. Paint different aspects of water: in the movement of waves, reflections and transparencies, pulling inspiration from lakes and oceans, rivers, waterfalls and marshes, and even underwater. We’ll examine abstract and representational depictions of water to understand how different artists have captured imagery: from Japanese printmaking to Homer as inspiration. Learn several...
Natural Dyes Color Mixing
Students will learn how to make a range of colors by mixing just six different natural dyes that are both light- and wash-fast. We will begin by reviewing the mordanting process and then learn about the properties of each of these dyes and how to combine them in the dye bath. Students will work with their own materials to create a color book of samples. A supply list will be sent to students two weeks before the beginning of class. Open to all l...
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Create Painterly Watercolors
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
This three-day studio workshop is for those who wish to loosen up their watercolor paintings! Painting techniques and philosophy of design will encourage bold, loose paintings. Eric believes that most painting problems are the violation of an elementary painting principle. Eric's lectures will be easily understood and helpful, and his daily painting demonstration may include subject matter of land, marine, streetscapes, florals and interiors....
Express Yourself with Mood and Atmosphere
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Take advantage of this great opportunity to study with Keiko right here in Chicago! This workshop is designed for those who want to create a painting strong in composition filled with light and atmosphere. During the three days, simplification, mood, atmosphere and composition will be shown in step-by-step demonstrations each day. Landscapes, cityscapes, waterscapes, interiors and figures may be included in the three days. A class...
Beginning Acrylic Painting in American Sign Language
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the possibilities of acrylic painting! Create vibrant, quick-drying works of art on canvas for yourself or to give as gifts, and learn more about composition, color mixing, and textures. Using American Sign Language (ASL) the instructor will teach you how to create your own paintings, through step-by-step demonstrations. In ASL only. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list. Please Note: This interactive online class...
$95
Finding Your Light in Watercolor
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to study with award winning artist, Sarah Yeoman. Right here in Chicago, exploring the magic of the watercolor medium in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere! This workshop is for those who would like to learn how to loosen up their paint application and work in a more impressionistic style. The wet into wet technique with large flat brushes will be taught, working from light to dark values and large...
The Magic of Contrasts
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
In this three-day workshop, the participants will study contrasts and the scale of values from black to white, through the entire range of colored grays. Shadow implies light and emplahasizes the composition of the painting; it gives strength. The color vibrates, intersperses, or superimposes itself on these areas of contrast. With the aid of photographic images, Marc will show his method of progression, step by step, along with the many tips and...
Paint Expressive Paintings
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Come and join us for this third workshop with Eudes. A three-day Watercolor Workshop with Eudes Correia. One day will be devoted to landscape painting in this workshop. Note: Includes a light breakfast each day of the workshop days, bottled drinking water, assorted teas and coffees, and snacks throughout the workshop.
Seductive Surfaces
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Discover the secrets of creating captivating textures and captivating grounds for your paintings in this experimental workshop with renowned artist Jean Pederson at Ingrid's Originals Inc. Unleash your creativity as you learn to use a variety of acrylic mediums to build intriguing surfaces. Perfect for abstract and representational artists alike!
Beyond Green: Exploring Color Through Landscape
In this class, we will study the complex colors of nature in landscape painting. Utilizing color theory, students will study techniques such as layering, optical mixture, broken brushstroke, and glazing to break through the limitations of local color in representing the landscape. Studies in Expressionistic, Fauve, and Impressionistic landscape paintings will further augment the students understanding of color. There will be a color theory review;...
Painting Cityscapes & Architecture in Acrylic Ages 16+
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Already have experience using acrylic paints? Let's take it to the next level through learning to paint detailed cityscapes and architecture from photos. Continue to build on the basics of color mixing and various painting techniques, and also learn how to compose representational scenes combining landscape features with more solid/industrial structures.
Watercolor Boot Camp
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover watercolors without committing to a class. Explore the basics, and dabble with inks and watercolor pencils. How many times have you heard it said that watercolor is a tough medium to learn? Watercolor is fun and easier than you thought. The instructor, through step-by-step demonstrations, shows you how to create your own landscapes, flowers, human figures and even abstract images. Returning students are welcome, as well as novices. ...
$95
Learn How to Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor
This class is designed as an introduction to the art of painting fall leaves in watercolor. Study will be given to the characteristics and structure of leaf shapes, texture, and venation. Learn how to effectively develop and apply the appropriate color palette for the leaf in question and the basics of sound paper and color selection as you develop a sense of simple leaf composition and design. A supply list will be sent.
The Sky in Watercolor
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Skies create mood, drama, light, and emotion in your paintings. They are among the most important elements of landscape painting. Learn to express a vast variety of dynamic clouds, sunsets, and foggy days using techniques like wet-in-wet, and dry-brush. We'll study how each type of sky, its mood and its light, has an effect on simple elements of landscape, and makes your landscapes stand out of the crowd.
Design Design Design
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
The focus of this workshop is DESIGN in WATERCOLOR. Design is deliberate and intuitive. It goes well beyond just painting a pretty picture. The mission of this workshop is to stimulate your mind through the "thinking" process, and the emphasis of this will be through landscape painting. The following areas will be addressed: Exploring shapes and their relationships and placement on paper; Exploring lights and...
Dynamic Pouring in Watercolor
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
In this FUN and informative workshop, you will learn pouring techniques with watercolor, using a limited palette of color. Finishing tips will be learned to make the subject and background unified. Each artist will work on their own subject and design, whether it be a portrait, floral, abstract, etc., and gain new insights and ideas for completing their painting with a dynamic impact. We are thrilled top have Laurie come to...
Family Watercolor Workshop in American Sign Language
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
How many times have you heard it said that watercolor is a tough medium to learn? Watercolor is fun and easier than you would think. Learn various techniques and color theory while exploring different ways to combine light, composition, color, and textures in watercolor painting. The instructor, using American Sign Language (ASL), through step-by-step demonstrations, will show you how to create landscape.
$50
Painting & Drawing III: Portrait
Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL
In this course we shall concentrate on portrait, working from a live model. Students are free to use mediums of their choice, but will be encouraged to follow suggested assignments and approach the subject in different ways. Homework: Students are strongly encouraged to do assigned homework regularly, as continuous practice is crucial to your development. Please be advised: you are welcome to come to Open Studios and work on your homework...
Creating on Water Workshop
Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Creating ON Water is a unique process that combines science with art. The process involves floating an acrylic mixture on a 'specially' prepared bath and allows the artist to manipulate the paint into delightful shapes and compositions to be eventually printed. The images created are very unique to this process and can't be reproduced with a paint brush! I am offering this as a two-day extensive workshop. The tuition...
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