Learn how to capture delightful impressions of the natural world through minimalist line, ink, and color. Using flowers and natural objects as our subjects, we'll move through a sequence of exercises that build from close observation to personal expression and abstracted drawing techniques — learning how to simplify form, make decisive marks, and use color selectively. We'll focus on expressive, gestural drawing — learning to capture the character of a subject with a loose hand that emphasizes form and light over detail.
No prior drawing experience is necessary.
Skills include: learning a structure for drawing from life using line and abstraction, techniques for simplifying form and composition, and use of selective color to enhance visual interest and meaning.
Guest instructor: Teresa Stern, Seattle based visual artist with a background in architecture and sustainability.
Ages 13+