Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Paint
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
The concept of the meeting was to encourage artists to explore different painting styles. “So many artists get comfortable with one style of painting,” Lohse explained. “My goal is to provide a relaxing atmosphere where the artist is able to try a different technique and not feel frustrated.”
To accomplish this, Lohse set up four workstations that focused on the painting styles of abstract, impressionism, portrait painting and watercolor art. The Artist Forum group members rotated between the workshops and worked jointly on each project under the supervision of the master artist.
Brenda Stichter led the workshop on abstract art. Stichter clarified that abstract painting focuses on the paint itself and does not try to replicate an image. “I want you to see the colors and texture of the paint,” she said. “Abstract art should communicate a theme through the free flowing colors that convey an emotional response.”
Kelly Shoemaker’s workshop focused on the creation of an impressionist painting. Impressionism requires large brush strokes and vivid colors. The feeling of the moment should be represented, but a sense of visual precision is not required. Artists were encouraged to use an impasto technique, were the paint was applied thickly and colors were mixed right on the canvas.
Next, Harold Engel explained the accuracy that is required for portrait painting. “I want to capture the personality of the individual while rendering a realistic image.” Engel’s painting style required the use of very small brushes with attention to detail. Exact brushstrokes were a must.
Lastly, Ann Peperak gave a workshop on realism using a watercolor technique. Peperak’s artwork captures a memory that the viewer can relate to while using soft brushstrokes to give the painting a peaceful setting. She instructed the artists to use a variety of washes, a technique using water to thin the paint. The artists could not rely on the color white, and had to let the natural color of the paper show through.
Lohse closed the workshop by reminding artists that exploring different painting styles is a must for artistic growth. Whether an artist chooses to use a free-flowing brush stroke or a controlled portrait painting technique, all styles should be explored by the artist to gain a well rounded style.
More information on the Warsaw Artist Forum can be found at www://www.artistforumgroup.com
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The concept of the meeting was to encourage artists to explore different painting styles. “So many artists get comfortable with one style of painting,” Lohse explained. “My goal is to provide a relaxing atmosphere where the artist is able to try a different technique and not feel frustrated.”
To accomplish this, Lohse set up four workstations that focused on the painting styles of abstract, impressionism, portrait painting and watercolor art. The Artist Forum group members rotated between the workshops and worked jointly on each project under the supervision of the master artist.
Brenda Stichter led the workshop on abstract art. Stichter clarified that abstract painting focuses on the paint itself and does not try to replicate an image. “I want you to see the colors and texture of the paint,” she said. “Abstract art should communicate a theme through the free flowing colors that convey an emotional response.”
Kelly Shoemaker’s workshop focused on the creation of an impressionist painting. Impressionism requires large brush strokes and vivid colors. The feeling of the moment should be represented, but a sense of visual precision is not required. Artists were encouraged to use an impasto technique, were the paint was applied thickly and colors were mixed right on the canvas.
Next, Harold Engel explained the accuracy that is required for portrait painting. “I want to capture the personality of the individual while rendering a realistic image.” Engel’s painting style required the use of very small brushes with attention to detail. Exact brushstrokes were a must.
Lastly, Ann Peperak gave a workshop on realism using a watercolor technique. Peperak’s artwork captures a memory that the viewer can relate to while using soft brushstrokes to give the painting a peaceful setting. She instructed the artists to use a variety of washes, a technique using water to thin the paint. The artists could not rely on the color white, and had to let the natural color of the paper show through.
Lohse closed the workshop by reminding artists that exploring different painting styles is a must for artistic growth. Whether an artist chooses to use a free-flowing brush stroke or a controlled portrait painting technique, all styles should be explored by the artist to gain a well rounded style.
More information on the Warsaw Artist Forum can be found at www://www.artistforumgroup.com
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