Be inspired by today's artists in this Whimsical Art class.. This three-part 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, books, sports, tools, and other household items
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, some of 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 courses in this three-part 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