@ In this two-day intensive, students will paint interior scenes, inspired by Betsy Wyeth and the exhibit, By Design: The Worlds of Betsy Wyeth. We will use watercolor or gouache watercolor and include both gallery sketching, studio painting, and a special visit to the Wyeth Study Center. Over two immersive days, you’ll create your own interior-themed artwork inspired by the Wyeth’s creative process. The workshop begins with building a still-life setup in the studio, followed by a visit to the museum to view the exhibit and see sketches and studies of Andrew Wyeth based on Betsy Wyeth’s interiors and room designs. You’ll spend time sketching in the galleries from paintings in the exhibit, closely observing the paintings and their compositional elements, light and shadow, and other details. Back in the studio, students will begin building their paintings, focusing on composition, object placement, light source, and color mixing. On the second day, the focus shifts to attention to detail; how to create effects of light and shadow, paint strokes, and much more. Students will also have the opportunity to revisit the galleries for renewed inspiration before returning to the studio to bring their paintings to completion. By the end of the workshop, students will have a finished painting and new tools to bring depth and atmosphere into their own work. This class is open to painters of all levels. Please note: This class runs over two consecutive days. This workshop will use watercolor paints, gouache watercolor is recommended but not totally necessary. As we have a two day time period, students can tackle a larger painting, 14 x 17” even 16 x 20”. Students will be informed with suggestions of items to bring for the set up. Barbara Thomas is a lifelong art practitioner. She currently lives and works in Eastern Long Island, painting, and working in alternative media. Barbara’s work centers on the natural world and man’s relationship to it. She teaches a variety of art making workshops all around the east coast. During Covid, Barbara taught a tempera workshop on Zoom with The Farnsworth Museum, and has led many winter and summer workshops with The Farnsworth. Barbara studied at The Art Students League, Pratt Institute, and earned her MFA degree at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cost: $260; $235 for members. Access rates available. To ensure the program can run as planned, a minimum of 6 participants is required. The supplies list for this class may be found here. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
