intro to AbstRact acrylics
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In these courses, students will learn new techniques about color and composition, texture with gels and pastes, glazing, and how to finish a painting through class demonstration, instructor critique, and peer interaction.
Students will complete paintings as part of the lesson with the class as a whole, following the instructor's step-by-step guidance. You will also be working on 2-3 personal-project paintings throughout the duration of the class that will give you a chance to apply those lessons. Drawing skills not required. Proficient artists who have taken this class may want to investigate our Intermediate Acrylics class. Supply List (come prepared with a palette of any kind and quality paper towels, like Blue Shop Towels or Viva)
Optional Materials:
• Cost is $199 for 6 classes (TUE AM & WED AM) • Cost is $165 for 5 classes (WED PM; will not meet Sept 9th) • Max 6 students • TUE AM, 10:30am-1:30pm • WED AM, 10:30am-1:30pm • WED PM, 6:00pm-9:00pm • Student parking available in back lot Be sure to pick up a Student Parking Pass at the front desk when you arrive. If you are brand new to acrylics: welcome! We invite you to begin with our Art 101 class. |
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS...
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• those who are brand new to abstract painting
• those who want to return to painting after a long break |
• those who want to learn how to use acrylics
• those who want to break out of realism |
REGISTER: WED AM
Register: TUE AM
REGISTER: WED PM
This session is only 5 weeks long and will not meet on September 9th
Class Cancellation & Refund Policies
Class Cancellation & Refund Policies
About the guest instructor
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Kristen Ide, all Intro classes
Kristen is a full-time, award-winning abstract expressionism artist and certified art instructor in San Diego, California. She studied Art Education at Middle Tennessee State University because it seemed to be the most natural path: she loved art and she loved helping others. Currently, Kristen works out of her studio at Art on 30th. She started creating ever since she could hold a pencil in her hand and has been painting since 2002, from oils to watercolors to acrylics. Her work is on display at Ashton Gallery in San Diego, CA. Kristen’s abstracts have been selected and featured on the homepage of online galleries Saatchi, Artfinder, and Zatista, including "Ones to Watch 2020" on Artfinder. She has been juried into prestigious local, regional, and national exhibits in California, Washington, and Washington D.C. Website |
