In today’s class we are going to explore a topic that I have not yet exclusively covered before! We are going to paint Blush Pink Florals and paint a beautiful bouquet together. We will start by mixing some shades of pink, followed by a warm up floral practice. After that we will paint our main bouquet together, in real time.
I'm so excited to dive into the art abstract expressionism with you. This is a style and technique that is often overlooked when it comes time to create pieces of our own. It's natural to gravitate toward what we know as far as subject matters go, such as flowers, landscapes, people, etc. Abstract expressionism, however, demands us to be in the present and to create with feeling. It challenges us to explore in ways that we wouldn't otherwise.
We’ll cover gesture drawing, understanding realistic human proportions and designing stylised characters with unique body shapes, as well as creating expressive poses for your characters using reference. By the end of the class you'll be able to bring all these techniques together to illustrate several dynamic poses for one of your favourite character designs created in class!
Many people know the work of artist and activist Nikkolas Smith when they see it; his speed-painting technique, combined with his manner of capturing world-changing moments in simple, stark, breathtaking detail, have made his art some of the most shared and discussed on the internet. Now, join him in this thoughtful and empowering class about using art to effect change inside and out — and to combine your art and your voice in powerful ways.