Animal Abstractions

Find out the secrets behind abstraction and learn the creative process that goes with it. By the end of this class, students will have a basic understanding of how to approach abstraction. There is a process and it is firmly rooted in traditional representational techniques. Linda will conduct a series of progressive exercises that will guide you through the process of eliminating unnecessary visual information to arrive at a clear and simplified final image. This class combines instructor demonstration, slideshows, group student feedback, and plenty of one on one attention to expose students to new artistic possibilities for self-expression.

Artwork by Linda Chappel

Meets: (3) Sunday Afternoons at 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8 in 2018
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Linda Chappel
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Medium: Mixed Media
Technique: Design & Composition
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.

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Participants' Work & Demo

Participants' Work

Participant's Exercises

Participants Work (using cut-outs and collage)

Playing with Shape

Participant's Exercises

Flowers in Watercolor

Unearth new techniques in watercolor to make unique and beautiful floral portraits. Working with a photograph, learn the steps on how to transfer the image to watercolor paper. You will also receive expert tips on how to crop the image for the best composition and aspect ratio. Discover which brush types to use for soft petals and which types to use for blending. Additional online resources will also be provided that will help you continue your journey in watercolor. Demonstrations will include mixing new and fresh colors with plenty of individual one on one instruction.

Watercolor by Stacy Egan

Meets: (3) Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2018
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Stacy Egan
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Absolute Beginner to Beginner

Medium: Watercolor
Technique: Painting Flowers in Watercolor
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.

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Participants' Work & Demo

Demonstration

Demonstration

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Related 

• Article by the instructor: "Rose Up Close."

Portraits in Pastel & Pastel Pencils

Portraits in Pastel and Pastel Pencils

Discover a new approach to capturing portraits in pastel. Ideal for anyone interested in portraiture or figure drawing! By the end of this class, you will have a basic understanding of how to make a realistic portrait working from a live model as well as identify the advantages and shortcomings of working from a reference photograph. You will find out the secret to the subtle differences in skin color and its undertone.

Artwork by Christy Olsen

Learn how to work on toned paper, control your values, and enhance your edges with specific pastel techniques. Through a combination of demonstration, lecture, group feedback, and plenty of one on one attention, this class will expose participants to new artistic possibilities in portraiture.

Meets: (2) Saturday Afternoons 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7 in 2018
Location: Upcycle Tucson, Inc. (924 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705)

Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Pastel pencils or Pastel
Technique: Portrait Drawing
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.

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Live Model Dates

• March 24: Enid
• March 31: Carla

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Participants' Work & Demo

Demonstration

See below.

Life Drawing (using only three colors)

Life Drawing (using only two colors)