THE LANDSCAPE

Join me on a full and robust journey through landscape painting. This class is available to high school teens and adults. Topics for our seven classes include:

Week one: Simplifying the landscape, using notan, and finding the “big shapes”

Week two: Choosing a picture format

Week three: Composition and the rectangular armature

Week four: Demystifying color theory and color palettes

Week five: Considering Principles of Design

Week six: Understanding linear and atmospheric perspective

Week seven: Critiquing your work

We will apply our new skills and test various choices by experimenting on small supports with acrylic paints. We will also work on individual landscape projects selected by the student. Your new knowledge will help you to draw or paint the landscape with creative, yet convincing, realism.

A short supply list of drawing tools will be emailed upon registration. Acrylic paints, brushes, and canvases are included. Students are welcome to bring alternative media such as oil paints or pastels. Students are also encouraged to bring a sketchbook for note-taking and personal use. This class can be repeated session after session for students who wish to work on individual landscape projects and receive ongoing feedback. (min 8 / max 12) If stock shows 0, contact Kim at kim@kimrothart.com to be added to a wait-list or possible future class. Easel options are based upon order of sign up. The first nine students registered in each class have options for standing easels. Art benches and table easels are also available.

Section JANLAND: Sat, 10 am to 12 pm, January 10 to February 21, $252 for 7 classes