BEYOND LIKENESS: MIXED MEDIA PORTRAITURE

Exploration and Experimentation: This class encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and challenge your preconceived notions of facial representation. We will explore various techniques and approaches to create unique and expressive portraits.

Mixed Media Mastery: You will learn to work with mixed media in acrylic, incorporating collage, drawing, and painting to build layers of depth and complexity in your artwork.

Point of Departure: We will use photographic references as a starting point, but our aim is not to replicate them precisely. Instead, we’ll use them as inspiration to create imaginative and innovative portraits.

Multiple Creations: You will have the opportunity to work on both paper and cradled panels, allowing you to experiment and create multiple pieces. This process encourages creative exploration and discovery.

Layered Imagery: The course emphasizes the importance of building your artwork through layers, allowing you to evolve and refine your creations progressively.

Creative Conversation: Throughout the class, there will be ample time for discussion, critique, and the exchange of ideas with your fellow artists. Sharing insights and feedback is an integral part of the creative process.

Playful Mindset: The class encourages a playful and open-minded approach to art. We believe that action and experimentation are the keys to pushing your artistic boundaries and discovering fresh perspectives on portraiture. Our class mindset is all about play, exploration, and the discovery of reimagining the face. Together, we’ll step out of our comfort zones, leave behind our critical minds, and let action guide us forward. Join us in this exciting artistic adventure as we break free from conventional notions of likeness and delve into the boundless possibilities of mixed-media portraiture.  Let’s surprise ourselves and find inspiration in the process of reimagining the portrait.