Get outside & challenge yourself with the vibrant colors of Autumn! You'll be inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Work in the medium of your choice while receiving instruction on landscape composition; color; gesture, and form to complete your on-site landscape masterpiece
Class Location: Chicago Botanic Gardens
First date of class: 10/4/2014
Last date of class: 10/4/2014
Class start time: 10:00am
Class end time: 4:00pm
Cost: $75
Monday Evenings 6:30 - 9:30
Painting Studio: Color Exploration
Bring richness; color and depth to paintings. Using a limited palette guided and inspired by color theory; students will implement techniques such as layering, optical mixture, broken brushstroke, and glazing to create complex, expressive color. Basic ideas about painting will be reviewed. Students will learn about materials and techniques in the medium of their choice, including gouache, acrylic, and oil. Students will learn to construct paintings with a variety of subject matter; using information about composition; color; gesture; and line.