Moreover, concepts and the techniques of famous artists are introduced in an atmosphere of experimentation and individual expression. In this course, designed to explore the arts of the Far East, students dip their hands into the art of paper making, Chinese calligraphy, Japanese fish printing and Sumi brush painting. Students also work with a variety of ink, pastels and watercolor. This course is designed for the beginner and intermediate art student and offers a chance to draw and paint in many media, including pastels, collage, pen and ink, acrylics and others. Come and explore the different ways of creating works of art through the use of imagery - realistic, abstract or stylized.
Subject matter can vary from still life to the outdoors.
As part of the final session there is an exhibition of student work. This is an opportunity to draw from life. Each session acquaints students with the fundamentals of drawing the human form while learning anatomical proportion and experiencing the relationships between the figure and its surroundings. Movement, mood and composition are all emphasized as we explore and experiment with various media. Projects and studies become an integral part of each student's art portfolio and the final session culminates in an exhibition of student work.