May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 2024
12pm-2pm ET
In this online, four-session course, we will investigate the places and people in our lives and develop a narrative painting idea. Using digital and analog tools, we will create the inputs for our painting, including sketches and reference photographs. We will study the theoretical and intuitive aspects of composition and then review beginner Photoshop tools that are helpful in building compositions. In week three, we will work in Photoshop to develop a composite image as the foundation for our painting. In the final week, we will translate our digital ideas into a color study using gouache or oils.
Each session is 2 hours long and includes a lecture, a demo, and Q&A. Classes will be recorded. Homework will be assigned each week and students may post their homework in the group forum for feedback. I will be developing a painting idea along with the class.
Details:
All 4 live session will be recorded.
Session recordings will available to students on Fridays each week.
Recordings will never expire.
No Photoshop experience is necessary.
This course will cover beginner Photoshop tools such as the lasso, magic wand, transform tool and layers palette.
You will need access to a computer where you can download a free 7-day trial of Adobe Photoshop to use during week 3 of this course.
If you have experience with a different image editing software and are familiar with its features, you may use that instead.
Q&A will run as long as there are outstanding questions and may go beyond the 2 hour mark.
Students will be invited to share their homework in a group forum for feedback each week.
[Sold out] Small group critiques will be scheduled after the class ends based on students’ availability.