Course details
Immerse yourself in a world of instinct with this explorative online class, looking at ways to coax an intuitive painting to it’s natural conclusion.
Have you come to an impasse with your painting? Do you feel afraid to go back in because you are protecting elements you like from the beginning or, perhaps you dislike your first layer/marks so much, you are ready to dismiss the whole project? Delve into this fascinating process and learn how to overcome creative blocks, reawakening your relationship with the work. Allow yourself to move forward with a fresh perspective and be guided towards a successful finished piece.
Join Caroline in the studio, as she reflects on the early and mid-stages of her painting. Observing candid footage of herself fully immersed working into a piece, she introspectively narrates the scenes offering insight into her conscious and subconscious processes. Follow along with warm up exercises demonstrated on smaller paintings looking at masking, compositional elements including negative space, colour chaos, neutral-areas, and focal points – taking inspiration from artists such as Jackson Pollock and Joan Mitchell amongst others.
Observe and absorb as Caroline goes back to the large painting she began in her first webinar and brings it to resolution. Focusing on accents and final marks and the crucial question of “when to stop?”, she fearlessly shares this exclusive moment allowing the process to inform the result.
The abstract concept of the inner-landscape juxtaposed with robust methodology and practical tips, make this session a unique catalyst for your personal intuitive journey.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, looking to build confidence in intuitive painting. Aimed to help you step out of your comfort zone and loosen your approach to making and the process of finishing larger work.
What will I learn?
1. Learn new exercises to help resolve the mid-layers of a painting
2. Find ways in to painting when you have a creative block
3. Focus on accents and the final applications of a painting
4. Tips on finding balance in your work .
How does an online session work?
We record the sessions so you can watch on demand, as often as you like, for up to 60 days after purchase. This way you can pause a scene, rewind and finish your painting.
You will be invited to join our Facebook Alumni group so you can share your discoveries with fellow students from around the world. You can also share your work live with others on social media using the #schoolofpainting and tagging us @stives painting
You can watch on a PC, laptop or tablet and if you have chromecast or miracast you could even cast to your SmartTV from your phone.
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What to Bring
A list of materials will be available to see in your account after booking. If there are any pre-course tasks to complete before the session they can be found here too.
You will need access to the internet and ideally a PC, laptop or a tablet with audio.
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