Description
Uniquely You, Uniquely Abstract 5 Week Workshop WITH KERI HASKELL
WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 11, 18, 25 & OCT 2, 9
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$265 + Supply List
Class Limit: 12 Students
Beginners welcome!
This course is for beginners to intermediate painters who are interested in learning how to create abstract art. Refined abstract art doesn’t just happen, it requires a foundation of skills and a working process to support the artist in creating art that is most authentically them. No drawing skills or previous knowledge is needed, just a willingness to open up and play in the present moment.
In the first week we will be focusing on the basics of acrylics, and the importance of quieting the mind while playing to get into the creative flow space. The following weeks will cover the concepts of contrast and harmony, design and value, and colour. Learning how to apply these skills to abstract art will be the main focus of our time together. Assignments will be given to be completed at home during the week to deepen and accelerate the learning. The intention is for each student to complete 1-3 paintings during the five weeks.
Students will come away with a working understanding of the foundational skills taught, and how to use them within their own abstract art. They will begin to discern what lights them up when painting, and what their own personal self expression and style might be. Students will be given a process that can help them continue their artistic journey after the course has been completed.
Are you ready to have some fun and create abstract art?
About the Instructor:
Keri Haskell is a local Edmonton Artist. In 2019 she resigned from her career as an Edmonton Public School teacher and began her artistic journey taking the “Creative Visionary Program” by Nicholas Wilton. Since then she has dedicated her time to developing her skills and continuing to grow as an artist. Connecting to her creativity through the spirit of play, allows Keri to create pieces that are unique and rich in depth. Her love of colour helps her to articulate the beauty she sees in the world around her.
To see more of Keri’s work, check out her Website, Facebook and Instagram:
Website: kerihaskell.com
Facebook: Keri Haskell Fine Art
Instagram: kerihaskellart
Please Bring:
- Three 12″ x 12″ birch panel boards (gallery or regular depth)
- Brushes: 6-8 brushes in a variety of sizes and shapes (¼”, ½” in rounds, filberts and flats), 2” chip/utility brush
- White gesso (8 oz of any brand as long as it is professional level)
- Paints: Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Dark, Quinacridone magenta, Cadmium Yellow Light (lemon yellow), Cadmium Yellow Dark, Yellow Ochre, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Mars Black, Titanium White
- Golden paint brand: Azo Gold or Transparent Red Iron oxide (heavy body)
- Gloss Medium (8 oz of any brand will work)
- Suitable art clothes, Scott brand Shop towels, sketchbook/notebook (optional), snack, and drink
Optional Supplies: posca markers (variety of colours and sizes), water soluble graphite (6B), china markers (variety of colours), Stabilo Woody (variety of colours), charcoal. (Students will get to explore and try out these optional supplies during week one, before deciding to purchase them for their own collection of supplies.)
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!
Artelier is located at 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta (back alley entrance). The workshop space is one block south of The Paint Spot.
Uniquely you, Uniquely Abstract 5 Week Workshop, Edmonton, Alberta
