Have you been curious to explore the endless possibilities of personal expression through abstract landscape painting?
Then this course is for you!
Working from both old and contemporary master artists, students will begin this abstract landscape course by making studies of specific artists’ works and “stealing” their techniques. Students will also make their own interpretive paintings based on concepts learned by viewing these works. Some of the artists, techniques and/or concepts covered will be:
- Matisse for his use of value to create movement and rhythm;
- Rothko for his sense of light and color in a more color field leaning approach to creating a spiritual mood;
- Fauvist color for exaggerated expression and bold impact; Constable for skies to create weather and atmosphere;
- Thiebaud for pattern and repetition of mark;
- Hopper for shadows and light to create drama and solid form.
Using memory, photos and/or en plein air sketches, students will emphasize use of these concepts and techniques to best express and articulate the abstract space they want to create. All media is welcome but water-based paints on paper is recommended as a start in order to create multiple works quickly without a sense of preciousness. Freedom from self-judgement will be stressed! This course will offer exposure to methods of creating abstract landscape imagery to explore a personal interpretation of place. We will encourage each student’s ability to discuss, critique, and present their work and that of their peers. No prior landscape painting experience is necessary!
San Giovanni D'Asso 4 ,
46" x 51", oil pastel and watercolor on paper, 2014
Here, There and Everywhere, 14,
20"x24"
San Giovanni D'Asso 4 ,
46" x 51", oil pastel and watercolor on paper, 2014
“…I went out to the fields, determined to serve nature as faithfully as I had served art…I saw nature springing to life upon my dead canvas. It was better than nature, for it was vibrating with the thrill of a new creation. Exultantly I painted until the sun sank below the horizon, then I raced around the fields like a colt let loose, and literally bellowed for joy.” - Albert Pinkham Ryder
This course will offer exposure to and exploration of methods of creating abstract landscape imagery to express a personal interpretation of place. We will encourage each student’s ability to discuss, critique, and present their work and that of their peers.
FAQs:
Q: Who is this course for?
A: This class is open to all levels.
Q: Is there a specific medium we need to be working with?
A: No, this is open to all materials.
Q: I have more questions. How do I reach you?
A: Email me at [email protected]
About Lily
Lily Prince has her B.F.A. from Rhode Island School of Design, her M.F.A. from Bard College and attended the Skowhegan residency. Prince has exhibited widely nationally and internationally and was awarded commissions including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and numerous hotels. Prince was awarded the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant in painting in 2020.
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