This workshop is a light hearted, playful exploration of the creative image making process. Practical principles of painting coupled with a fresh approach to working more freely and intuitively will be pre-sented. Included in this time will be
clear, concise explorations of color theory, harmony, value and design, in addition to in-class demonstrations, critique and extensive hands-on paint-ing. There will be little time to worry
about success or failure, as our process
will take the form of a flowing series of small paintings or multiples. We will
sometimes be painting on two or three
pictures simultaneously. Working in this way helps us avoid the tendency to overly focus and constrict the creative process. Recognizing and remaining in this state of high creativity or "artplane"
is one of the fundamental ideas of this class. Seeing the opportunities made possible by our mistakes and learning how to evaluate and improve upon our own work will also be among the themes
explored in the course. Come prepared for a whirl of creative self expression and the weary wonderful feeling of leaving a workshop with a collection of your own paintings which celebrate the process of inspiration, reclamation and the journey of self-discovery. Only life experience is needed and a willingness to play.
-Nicholas Wilton and Jennie Oppenheimer
“If we can see the path laid out in front of us there
is a good chance it is not our path. It is probably
someone elses we have substituted for our own”- David Whyte
Discovering ones own personal way or journey in art
is one of the emphasizes of this class. In addition, this seminar teaches and is structured around 6 principles
of artmaking- Design, Value, Color, Texture, Risk and Soul. These principles once understood in terms of relative strength can quickly bring the level of your artmaking to a high level of sophistication and individuality.
“It doesn’t have to be any particular way. Just yours.”
-Nicholas Wilton
Workshops are held at various locations in the United
States and Europe. Check our schedule for upcoming workshops. If you would be interested in hosting a
workshop for your company or retreat center feel free to contact us.
In class demonstrations, evening slide lectures,
music, and one on one instruction creates a fertile
environment for artmaking for both the beginner
and the advanced artist. All of the paints and
supplys are provided during the workshop as the
course progresses. Each participant also
receives the Artplane Course booklet.
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