Abstract Realism - Andrew Rodgers

“Every art expression is rooted fundamentally in the personality and temperament of the artist.”
~ Hans Hoffman

Jump into painting through the exploration of both realism and abstraction.

Through this approach, students will begin to understand:

• Composition in a deeper way
• The essential mediums of charcoal and oil paint

Students will explore artists such as:

• Rothko
• Degas
• Many others

This course is designed to be:

• Constructive
• Fun
• Welcoming for beginning artists
• Challenging for more developed artists as they hone their craft through a better understanding of the expressive brush mark

Why is Abstraction Important to my Study of Art?

• Abstraction allows you to have a deeper understanding of composition on the picture plane
• Abstraction allows you to develop an expressive hand and eye
• Through this study, the master mark can be better achieved
• Through the development of “push and pull” on the canvas, the artist trains the eye to create depth through:
  • Color
  • Contrast
  • Shape
  • Space

Course Objectives

Students will develop:

• The ability to efficiently use various drawing and painting materials to create aesthetically pleasing abstract space
• The ability to render objects with a critical eye and mind
• Knowledge of abstract artists and their effect on the world

Course of Study

The course consists of:

• 8 classes
• 3 hours each

Through this course, students will:

• Develop a deep understanding of the line between realism and abstraction
• Grasp the strength of expressive realism and the painterly mark in artwork
• Create multiple canvases
• Deepen their understanding of abstraction and its importance to the development of art in this country and beyond through:
  • Lecture
  • Studio practice

Prerequisites

• None

Supplies

• If you already have oil painting supplies, please bring what you have
• The instructor will help fine tune supplies during the first class