South County Art Association

Helme House
2587 Kingstown Road
Kingston, RI 02881

401-783-2195

POLLOCK AND POST-POLLOCK:
A PAINTING WORKSHOP with KEITH FOX

In any one of the incredibly-energetic action paintings of Jackson Pollock (1912-1956), there is no focal point.  The different colors of paint weave in and out of the composition. As part of the art movement known as Abstract Expressionism, Pollock and his wife Lee Krasner significantly influenced each other.  Furthermore, the American artist Cy Twombly took inspiration from Abstract Expressionists, to blur the line between drawing and painting.   In this painting workshop, we will explore the particular Abstract Expressionist techniques of Jackson Pollock, as well as Pollock’s influence on both Lee Krasner and artist Cy Twombly.  Please bring a 16 by 20 inch or larger canvas, stretched or unstretched, to the first class. Latex house paint will be provided.  A full materials list will be handed out during the first class.

Keith has an MFA from the University of  Wisconsin, Madison, and has been a continuing
education instructor at RISD, and through the Learning Connection for several years. He is a
painter/printmaker who brings much history and practical hands-on knowledge into his classes

A fun way to learn about design and color, this class will help you create unique assemblages using diverse materials.  Using collected papers, metal, toys, small wooden pieces, and anything that can be glued, wired, or otherwise fastened to a surface, students will create mixed media pieces on three dimensional block and box forms.  Techniques will include aging objects, beeswax layers, and ways to add texture.  Students should bring a collection of small favorite 3D items, papers, a 1” paint brush and scissors to the first class.
Blocks and boxes will be provided by the instructor. 

The pace is picked up in this course, Painting II, as more color mixing will be demonstrated and  students will be exploring their use of color relationships. Starting with a drawing they will build creative paintings using value studies done from still lifes set up in our studio.  They will then discover that line, shape and texture can create their own unique style.
A full course material list will be provided on the SCAA website.

Linnea has a BFA from URI and furthered her studies at RISD, Boston Museum School and Vermont Studio Center. She has shown both her painting and photography extensively throughout New England, and has operated her own photo styling business for the past 12 years.

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This course is designed for anyone interested in learning the basic skills of painting with watercolor and also for anyone who wishes to “brush up” on their watercolor skills. Techniques will be presented progressively with a “hands-on” approach to teaching and learning. The goal of this class is to provide each student with the fundamentals needed to pursue the medium independently.  To the first class bring a piece of 100% rag watercolor paper 8”x10” or larger, a #8  round and a 3/4” flat watercolor brush, tubes of watercolor paint in French Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Aureolin, and Burnt Sienna, and a palette. Please see the SCAA website for additional materials list, or get one at the first class.

Jean Forbes has an MAE from RISD, and has been painting in watercolors for 40 years. She studies with Betty Lou Schlemm each summer, and exhibits her work widely throughout New England. She has over thirty years of teaching experience and brings much enthusiasm and experience to her class.   

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Thursdays, 2 weeks, March 13 - March 20
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$55 members, $70 non members

“Secrets” used by Classical through contemporary figure painting Masters will be introduced and demonstrated: the proportions and structure of the figure; monochromatic underpainting to establish the composition, light and dark masses; selecting and mixing colors on the palette; layering and blending naturalistic skin tones on the canvas; capturing the warm, cool and neutral variations, and the transparency of the flesh; modeling the forms of the figure; alla prima brush and palette knife techniques; interpreting the effects of light and atmosphere; and helpful studio tips.

The workshop is open to artists of all levels. The painting demonstrations are in oil.
               
Craig Srebnik’s artwork has earned two Awards of Excellence from the Oil Painters of America, the President’s Award from the American Impressionist Society, plus other national awards. He has conducted many art workshops and lectures at various colleges, museums, galleries and cultural centers. He has appeared in numerous magazines including American Artist, American Art Review, Art & Antiques, Art Business News, and Art of the West.

South County Art Association, Helme House, 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston, RI 02881