This course will explore the work of Hilma af Klint botanicals through observational nature studies along the lake. We will bring the studies back into the studio to examine the personal connection we have to plants and nature. Our aim is to move between observation and abstraction, working to put what we see and what we feel onto the page. The botanical watercolor paintings of Hilma af Klint sought to reveal, in her words, “what stands behind the flowers;” her artwork reflects her belief that studying nature uncovers truths about the world. From its shape, color, textures and feeling, plants are alive and we will work with that aliveness to create botanical mixed media art. Students are asked to bring the following supplies Wet Media Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink—anything goes! Substrates such as wood panels or loose papers Student choice – whatever size you’d like to work on Students can also bring a mixed-media sketchbook and not work on a panel Sketchbook Mixed media or watercolor paper is best Blue or white artist tape (or other easily removable) Ink Black drawing, India or other – optional any brand and colors Graphite Pencils 9B, 6B, 2B, HB, 2H – more pencils weights optional White mark making tools Pencil, chalk, posca, etc. Markers Any brand, size or color (optional) Travel water brushes encouraged Plastic water container and traditional brushes (if desired) Your supply fee will cover the following Substrates Shared wet media
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