*** Jennifer’s March class is sold out.
Sign up now for her Fall class! ***
Multiple award-winning artist Jennifer Bowman is offering a week-end class for beginners.
Note: this class has limited spots available and is likely to sell out fast. We suggest you register as soon as possible.
Sat Sept 22
11 to 4
Sun March 23
10 to 3
$165 – plus $20 if you would like to borrow Jennifer’s materials for the weekend
Register here
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Here is a radio interview I did with Jennifer, a couple of years ago. She tells us about how she got started as an artist (after being told in kindergarten that she had no talent whatsoever) … and more. Enjoy!
***And a few words from Jennifer about the class:
- This class is aimed at the beginning to intermediate student. It is my desire to create a positive and joyful atmosphere that nourishes the development of each artist’s special talents and perceptions. I will begin each day with a demonstration. In my class, we will explore color, value, composition and light. Using each of these elements we will sculpt three-dimensional elements using two-dimensional form. We will be working on a pre-textured surface for the first day and then working in color-layering glazes and then palette knife techniques. Acrylics are wonderful for adding dramatic color choices and really working the contrast of complimentary colors.
Day One: Talk about paint and the respective qualities; experiment with color mixing using wet into wet washes; layered glazes and built-up palette knife strokes. The first day’s canvas will be pre-textured for immediate painting and we will texture the second canvas for the next day’s class.
During this day, we will learn to see items in geometric form, simplifying them to their basic shapes. Using a strong light source, we will learn to create three-dimensional qualities on two-dimensional paper. We will learn about the color wheel and how to mix/make colors. We will work on composition and it’s importance in balancing your image, and using concepts about rhythm, shapes and color you will be able to lead someone through your painting.
Day Two: Acrylic is a great medium for those that like to change their minds……cause you can put light colors over the top of dark colors!!!! This process allows you to add highlights and corrections to previously painted areas.
We will learn about opposites and how they make a good painting work. Analyzing colors to see the cool and warm hues will be part of this day’s work.
Values will be emphasized. Are your paintings weak and nondescript?
Is your subject not popping off the page? Today we will push you past your threshold of wimpy painting and elevate you to a new bold and exciting level.
Call me at 360-299-3766 for more information.
If have a subject you want to work on, bring reference photos with strong light sources and lots of contrast
