In Conversation: Organics and Geometrics

Whether we are mindful of it or not, composition is elemental to art-making. This holds true across genres: composition is as essential to abstraction as it is to realism. It is elemental to many other things as well! But our class will focus on acrylic mixed-media art-making. In particular, we will explore the interplay of organic and geometric lines and shapes. Just such a compositional conversation is taking place in the world all the time, and virtually anywhere we might cast our eyes. Sometimes the conversation is marked by clean distinctions and clear contrasts; other times, geometric and organic data interpenetrate one another, yielding contours and forms that evade tidy classification. We will play with these things. And as we play, we will start to acquire a better sense of what delights us, compositionally.

What will class time be like?
Technique demonstration, journaling prompts, and studio time with plenty of time for sharing and interaction.

Will I need to work outside of class?
Yes, participants wishing to create complex or ambitious projects should expect to spend additional time working outside of class.

What can I expect to create?
At least one piece, potentially more.

Do I need experience to take this class?
All experience levels welcome, including beginners

What do I need to bring to class?
Sketchbook/journal; favorite personal pencils/pens; studio clothing