Description:

ABSTRACTING ARCHITECTURE IN WATERCOLOR with Kimberly Harris

In this workshop students will learn an approach to abstracting architectural forms into interesting compositions. The class will explore composition, value, color and pattern to create a dynamic and interesting abstraction. The workshop will begin with using watercolor to paint a background and create a composition. Then students will paint/draw in architectural design elements. Kim will discuss how to use perspective and how to distort perspective to create interest in the composition.

Students are invited to bring images of interesting buildings or building components for inspiration. Kimberly will have images from her travels in the Mediterranean. The medium of choice is watercolor, but if students like they can use gouache or acrylic. Students are invited to bring other materials they want to explore like colored pencils, pastels, collage materials, etc. Kim will bring collage materials that can be used in compositions.

Saturdays, May 6 & 13, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00  p.m.  |  $150, plus $10 materials fee for paper if purchased from the instructor