About this Event
Instructor: Sharon Carol Demery
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
June 29–August 3 (6 Weeks, 18 Total Hours of Instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$235/255 + $10 mat. fee
Open yourself to discovering a way of painting where everything is allowed and nothing is mandatory. Allow yourself the freedom to follow your instincts with color, line, form, and composition in your own spontaneous way. We will work on exercises and techniques to give you a place to start abstract compositions, with an emphasis on the joy of discovery and having fun along the way. We will do studies from some of the master abstract artists, such as Joan Mitchell, Hilma af Klint, Lee Krasner, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, and Jackson Pollock, and learn about these important artists and how much they added to the world of art. You can follow along with the planned exercises or choose to work independently and receive individual instruction, and you can work on paintings as large or as small as you like.
Serious beginners with some painting experience and seasoned painters are very welcome. Come experience the pure joy of playing with your own creativity and realize that you are capable of producing exciting, unique abstract art.
COVID-19 notice: We will follow the recommended guidelines that are in place at the time of the class, for example, staying at least six feet apart, wearing masks, etc.
MATERIALS: Just gather what you can for the first class. Supplies can be ordered online as well. has LOTS of art supplies and is still fairly fast on delivery. We are going to work with what we have and make it creative and a lot of fun. Sometimes less actually is more!
Paints (Oil and/or Acrylic): white, black, yellow, orange, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green, or any colors you have on hand. Brushes: basic set of brushes for oil or acrylic.
Other: Turpenoid; linseed oil for oil paint, water for acrylic; small containers to keep your solutions in; terry cloth rags or any rags available; canvas or canvas boards, any sizes you have; palette for oil or acrylic; easel or some place to set up your canvas; sketchbook; ruler; color pencils or felt-tip pens or watercolors.
Some materials will be supplied by the instructor with the materials fee, payable directly to the instructor on the first day of class.
Please email me if you have any questions: [email protected]. I am always happy to help.
Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt from Eventbrite. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email from [email protected] with more details.
Stay safe and be well! And thank you for your continued support of our school.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Athenaeum Art Center (AAC), 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, United States
USD 40.00 to USD 10000.00