Michael Ottersen: Observation of the Abstract through Drawing and Painting

THIS CLASS IS FULL. WE HAVE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL SESSION THE WEEK OF AUGUST 7! SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER. In this 5-day morning workshop we will begin with simple exercises that utilize both observational and invented processes to explore the basic building blocks of image making, line, form, color/value and surface. 

Drawing can be fast, flexible and instructional; putting those tendencies into high gear will promote paintings that have the freshness and animation of a drawing but also the deep color, materiality and presence of painting. 

Using the drawings as a blueprint, catalyst, or test run, we will work the drawn images into oil or acrylic paintings that extend the original intention into full blown color studies. 

This workshop will be both challenging and fun as you discover the infinite freedom of abstraction! 

Please sign up early; class size is limited.

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