Exploring the Landscape through Painting and Texture

In this class students will learn histories and techniques of painting to develop skills and aesthetic sensibilities related to artistic expressions in a variety of materials. Focusing on the natural world, we will explore applications of acrylic, oil paint, and non-traditional mediums. We will create our own textural polymers using acrylic bases and dry fillers, and will synthesize these materials to create contemporary, painted images with sculptural elements. Weekly image lectures and discussion will focus on sources and examples of historic and contemporary landscape painting. Our classroom environment will involve a collaborative studio workshop atmosphere, close individual instruction, and personal artistic development. 6 hrs lect/lab.