23SUM Beginning Abstract MON 9:00AM (05/22-06/19)

Instructor: Zona Wainwright / 5 Weeks / May 22 - June 19 (No class on May 29. Make-up class on WEDNESDAY, May 31)  / Monday / 9:00AM-12:00PM
Class Size: 5-11

*Please Note - WEEK 2 class is on Wednesday, May 31. No class on Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)

Each student will utilize their training from basic instruction to continue developing their personal expression and further explore the process of abstract art. It will include:

• working intuitively

• finding their natural “mark”

• using photos, blind contour drawing and spontaneous line drawings as inspiration

• working in a series

• working from observations

• investigating composition using the formal elements and principles of design

The class will include practical demonstrations.

Prerequisites: None

Supplies:

• Acrylic paints (Golden brand tubes required unless otherwise noted):
  - burnt sienna
  - cadmium red medium
  - cadmium yellow medium
  - cobalt blue
  - dioxazine purple
  - mars black or ivory black
  - napthol red medium
  - phthalo blue
  - raw umber
  - ultramarine blue
  - yellow ochre
  - white 16.8oz abstract Sennelier brand
• Staedtler 8B pencil
• Liquitex brand matte or gloss medium - 8oz
• palette paper 16 x 20” or 18 x 24”
• palette knife - RGN brand either 109 or 106 or 98
• brushes - minimum: Princeton Select #12 round (one), 1” flat wash (two), 1 1/2” bristle bright (one). You may also bring other brushes of your choice.
• paper towels - 1 roll
• There is no need to bring support/surfaces to paint on to your first class. We carry big sheets of index paper to purchase at $1 per sheet, which are perfect for your early exercises.
• about 1/2-gallon-sized water bucket
• masking tape
• push pins (handful)
• pencil sharpener

Note: These supplies are available at David Art Center. Ask about a student discount.

Registration for Summer Classes will start May 01, 2023