Exploring Abstract Art

Service Description

This engaging course is suitable for all levels of artists from beginners to the more experienced. Students are encouraged to delve into the vibrant world of abstract art with particular focus on the expressive potential of form, colour and texture. Each week will build on the last, developing your skills and inspiring you to expand your creative range. Through a combination of practical exercises and personal experimentation, you will explore different abstract drawing and painting techniques, and develop your own visual language. You will also learn about the famous abstract artists of the 20th and 21st centuries to gain an understanding of the abstract art we find in galleries and museums. For beginners, art supplies can be available for the first session. You are encouraged to bring your own materials and equipment so you can engage with the weekly private studio tasks I will set to help you develop your own ideas. Suitable for all levels from beginners to the more experienced artist. Abstract art is all about developing your personal style through experimentation. You will learn about composition and colour and how to become an intuitive and distinctively individual creative. The work you produce will be as individual as your signature. We start will small artworks and build your confidence, week on week, towards larger pieces. For beginners, there will be art supplies available for the first session. Thereafter, you are encouraged to build your own collection of preferred supplies. If you already have a stash of art supplies, please feel free to bring them along. For the first session we will be working with watercolour on A3 - 300gsm cold pressed watercolour paper. About your tutor: Bridget March - Artist of Abstract and figurative visual arts Full time artists since 2012, Gallery owner, teacher and lecturer at HE for 9 years at Leeds University of the Arts.