| Art Classes Adults  Karla Pearce offers a variety of art classes designed for the beginning artist to the advanced student. Pearce infuses each class with a blend of positive feedback, practical instruction and her own special brand of creativity. Her classes are designed it inspire and enrich her students lives with the world of art. Many of Pearce's students have gone on to careers as professional artists. The following is a list of classes that she is currently offering through Selkirk College, The Kootenay Gallery, and the Recreation Commission. For more info call 250 365-2032.
GESTURE DRAWING ,
This class is for the student that has little or no drawing experience and the desire to learn how to capture what they see in a short period of time. A different still life will be set up each week and the students will complete several studies. The gesture drawing technique will be taught focusing on mass, line, spatial elements, value and perspective. A model will be brought in for one class and the students will have the opportunity to try their hand at figure drawing as well.
Students must bring their own supplies to class. Although all that is needed is a pencil and a sketch pad additional supplies are suggested. Some of these may include:
Drawing materials : pencils, charcoal, conte, eraser, pencil crayons, crayons, chalks, oil pastels, pens and ink.
Paper: sketch pad, news print.
INTRODUCTION TO COLOR AND LIGHT (Watercolor and Acrylic)
This is an introductory painting class for the student that is interested in exploring acrylic or watercolor paints. No previous painting experience is necessary. The first half of the class will focus on discovering colour theory and application techniques. The students will learn how to see color and will gain a new understanding of optical effects and spatial differences simply with the use of color. The second half of the class will focus on applying that knowledge and the student will create a finished painting of their choice. Students must bring their own supplies to class.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR PAINTINGS GLOW (Watercolor and Acrylic)
Learn how to see and use value and contrast effectively in a painting. Utilizing elements of colour theory, West Kootenay artist Karla Pearce will demonstrate how to achieve visual drama through the effective use of contrast. The first half of the class will focus on perceiving light, shadows and learning to see colour in terms of value, the second half the students will create a finished painting of their choice. This class is open to all levels of students from beginner to advanced. Students must bring their own supplies to class.
DRAWING WITH A PAINTBRUSH
( Acrylic or Watercolor)
How do professional artists paint so quickly? One of the steps is they sometimes abbreviate the pencil drawing. In this class students will learn how to do preliminary sketch work using a paintbrush. Visualization techniques will be taught that will aid students in finding form, shape, light and negative space. This enables students to see and paint in a holistic manner. Several still life's will be used as well as a model. Students must bring their own supplies to class. This is class is for the student that has some experience drawing and painting with either acrylic or watercolor paint.
FLOWER POWER PAINTING
With spring just around the corner this is an opportunity take a closer look at the beauty of flora with a paint brush in hand. A gorgeous inspirational bouquet of fresh flowers will be brought in to class each week and students will have the opportunity to paint them with West Kootenay floral painter Karla Pearce. Students will learn to see the glorious light and color of nature and learn the language to paint it with confidence.
PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS- Watercolour or Acrylic
Beginner/ Intermediate level
Artists have been intrigued with the use of photographic reference since its invention. In fact its oldest and simplest form Camera Obscura, was an aid used almost exclusively by artists. The invention of the digital camera has brought about a renaissance in the use of photographic reference. It allows us to capture a moment in our hands and regard it immediately or at our leisure. We can 'release' it right away or we can take it home and store it conveniently with thousands of other moments to access whenever we wish. Painting from Photographs is for the student that is interested in translating photographic reference into a painting. Students will learn to examine their photographs with a trained eye for elements of composition, shape and form. Any image can be used, ranging from landscape, floral, architectural, portraiture or even abstract. Students will learn how to mix and create a full range of colors that will give them the tools to not only reproduce an image but to infuse it with their own creativity. Students are encouraged to bring their own photographs.
PLEIN AIR PAINTING
Watercolour and Acrylic / Intermediate level
What is Plein Air painting? The term comes from the French en plein air, meaning 'in the open air'. It means painting done outside rather than in a studio. This outdoor painting course will introduce you to the process of direct painting in nature. Individual expression will be encouraged, as you become familiar with the specific requirements of plein air painting. While painting basics will be discussed, instruction will deal more with interpreting what you see and feel in being a part of the environment. Painting on-location and from life hones your powers of observation and helps to create a very personal style of interpreting nature. Classes will consist of a short group discussion each morning, followed by a day of painting, with individual attention from the instructor. You are welcome to work in the medium of your choice. Please be prepared to work outdoors.
PAINTING SUPPLIES LIST
Paints can be Acrylic or Watercolour
- Cyan Blue or Cobalt Blue or Ultramarine Blue
- Magenta or Quinacridone Red
- Cadmium Yellow Light
- Titanium White
- Black
- Sometimes starter kits may be purchased, these generally work well.
- At least two brushes are needed. For acrylic painters a flat edge #1 and #8, for watercolourists a pointed tip #2 and #11. Synthetic sable is good.
- For watercolour and acrylic a 140p watercolour pad is great. Acrylic may also use canvas pad, canvas board or stretched canvas.
- Other items would be sketch pad, water can, rag, smock, water spray bottle, pallet and salt (for watercolour).
-Outdoor supplies may include a portable easel, chair, cushion, hat, umbrella, water bottle, lunch and a smile!
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