Abstraction in Painting: Simplify through Color and Shape with Cynthia Herron

Saturdays: April 12 and 19, 2025 | 1-4pm

If you have past experience with painting and would like to develop an abstract approach to the landscape, please join us. We will explore the elements of art as they apply to the language of painting. “How can I simplify the scene that I saw?” “How can I paint a more powerful poetic interpretation?” Come prepared to discuss, write, and paint. Two paintings will be completed. Group critiques will help give you constructive
feedback and encouragement. Supply list; oils, acrylics or watercolors.

“As far as I have got now, however, I see a chance of giving a true impression of what I see; not always literally exact, rather never exact, for one sees nature through one’s own temperament.”
Vincent

Projects:
Week 1: Color and value; abstraction through simplification
Week 2: arbitrary use of color, line and surface texture

Supply List
Note: All regular-priced supplies are available at 20% off from Art Department for this class. 

• 2 panels, paper, or canvases to work on, 11” x 14”
• Sketchbook
• Set of acrylics, watercolors or oils
• Brushes: #8 round, 1⁄2” flat, 1” flat
• Disposable palette
• palette knife to mix paint
• ruler
• pencil and eraser
• apron or old shirt
• table easel if desired
• 5-6 photos or sketches to work from

Instructor will provide:

• Examples, notes and books
• Gessoed paper
• Water containers
• Paper towels
• Oil pastels
• Colored pencils
• Watercolor pencils
• viewfinders