Whimsical Modern Art: Creative Projects Inspired By Today's Artists (Part Two)

Course Summary

Create whimsical art using artist-approved reference photos from today's artists. You will also hear artistic wisdom and inspiration shared by the artists just for this course.

Course Description

Be inspired by today's artists in this Whimsical Art class. This open-series of classes features different artists and a variety of art forms and subjects, such as: ✨ Nature ✨ Food ✨ Animals ✨ Still Life ✨ Tablescapes ✨ Floral arrangements ✨ Toys and other household items Register for classes individually. Participants will observe artist-approved reference photos as inspiration for their own creations. We will discuss the importance of avoiding copyright violations as we create our own unique piece of art. Art medium options include: ✨ Acrylic paint ✨ Paper collage ✨ Oil pastels ✨ Colored pencils ✨ Gouache paint Basic instruction for art projects will be shared and may include the following: ✔︎ composition ✔︎ lighting and shadows ✔︎ chalk sketch shapes ✔︎ complementary colors ✔︎ highlights ✔︎ paint direction ✔︎ layers Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share their favorite art techniques with fellow students. Recommended art mediums for these projects include acrylic paint, oil pastels, colored pencils, and paper piecing for the collage projects. Unless otherwise noted, participants may use their art medium of choice for the projects. As a fun bonus, the modern artists have shared artistic wisdom and inspiration just specifically for the participants in this course. Prepare to be inspired in your artistic efforts! If desired, participants may share their finished artwork at the end of class. ★ Check out all three parts in this open-series. Part One does not have to be taken first: Part One: food and beverage, chickens, animals, nature, people, mini collages Part Two: tablescapes, nature, animals, dinosaurs, food, floral Part Three: floral, food, birds, household items

Syllabus

MONTHLY SCHEDULE 1st-6th Animal Art with Artist Stephens SUBJECT: Dinosaurs, Animals 7th-12th Collage Art w/ Artist Hannah @ Painted Snips SUBJECT: Nature, Animals 13th-19th Still Life with Artist Vella SUBJECT: Whimsical Tablescapes 20th-25th Still Life with Artist Koch SUBJECT: Whimsical Food Tablescapes 26th-31st Still Life with Artist Quinn SUBJECT: Whimsical Floral Tablescapes

Supplies

CLASS 1st-6th ARTIST STEPHENS ART PROJECT • Sheet of 8.5" X 11" mixed-media paper or canvas • Medium of choice: Acrylic paint, oil pastel, colored pencils, gouache paint • Light-colored chalk CLASS 7th-12th ARTIST HANNAH COLLAGE PROJECT • Sheet of mixed-media paper • Variety of patterned scrapbook paper • White and colored construction paper • Colored pencils • Glue sticks • Pencil • Scissors CLASS 13th-19th ARTIST VELLA STILL LIFE ART PROJECT • Sheet of 8.5" X 11" mixed-media paper or canvas • Medium of choice: Acrylic paint, oil pastel, colored pencils, gouache paint • Light-colored chalk • Various household items that you have around the house. **More details will be shared after you register for class. CLASS 20th-25th ARTIST HANMO STILL LIFE PROJECT • Sheet of 8.5" X 11" mixed-media paper or canvas • Medium of choice: Acrylic paint, oil pastel, colored pencils, gouache paint • Light-colored chalk • Various household items that you have around the house. **More details will be shared after you register for class. CLASS 26th-31st ARTIST WHISSON STILL LIFE PROJECT • Sheet of 8.5" X 11" mixed-media paper or canvas • Medium of choice: Acrylic paint, oil pastel, colored pencils, gouache paint • Light-colored chalk • Various household items that you have around the house. **More details will be shared after you register for class.