Painting & Drawing
Code: D1223-22
-
II
Level II
Students have basic knowledge of 2-D art making including form, negative space, value and line.
Watercolor: Abstractions in Nature
Aug 22 - 26, 2022
9AM - 5PM
Concept
This course allows students to capture and interpret nature via the fluid medium of watercolor. Participants learn to simplify and abstract subject matter with minimal marks and a broad spectrum of techniques to create bold and captivating works on paper. They develop color palettes and imagery to stretch their preconceived notions and initial meanings. This workshop guides students through the process of observation, inspiration and translation of the seen world into abstract, graphic and bold watercolors. Participants learn how to economize their mark-making and focus on elements like pattern and color, observing details in nature with a fresh perspective.
Media
Drawing, painting in watercolor, abstractions, color mixing, design and composition
Supply ListFaculty
Jan Heaton
Jan Heaton is a professional watercolor artist. Her paintings celebrate nature, and then abstractly reach beyond the obvious. Art dealers and galleries in Austin, San Francisco, San Antonio, Santa Barbara, Atlanta, and Marble Falls represent her work. Jan paints in Austin and Laguna Beach.
Jan Heaton, Flow 3
Join Waitlist for Watercolor: Abstractions in Nature
Painting & Drawing
Make, reflect, consider, engage—these are all critical elements of the Painting and Drawing workshops at Anderson Ranch. Our exceptional workshops combine focused, hands-on art making with critical feedback for artists of all levels. Painting and Drawing guest faculty are phenomenal artists and educators with experience supporting students by offering technical knowledge and encouragement.
The bright, natural light of the Wyly Painting and Drawing Building provides an inspiring environment where students can explore and expand their artistic practice. Our facilities are equipped with individual worktables, wall space, easels, rolling palettes, odorless solvents, a wide range of hand and power tools, computer access with Adobe software, wi-fi, printing, scanning, and projection capabilities. Spend a week here— or several—and engage in a variety of activities that will fuel your practice throughout the year.
Workshop Details
Supply List
Many of the items you'll need are available in the ArtWorks Store. Please click "View Full Supply List" to see a comprehensive list of items you'll need for this workshop.
2H pencil
Drawing pencils
Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
The Ranch Café meal plan that is included with Room and Board fees strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. The meal plan includes 5 days of continental breakfasts that will include a hot offering, 5 lunches with a selection of offerings, and 5 dinners.
Health & Safety
Beginning February 2023, Anderson Ranch will no longer require proof of Covid-19 vaccination for studio and artistic program participants. For your own safety as well as the safety of our community, we highly encourage all program participants to be up to date with their vaccinations for COVID-19 as well as the flu vaccine. We also encourage you to carry health and traveler’s insurance.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
You Might Also Be Interested In
-
O
Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Jun 12 - 16, 2023
9AM-5PM
Painted Paper Collage: Color, Cut and Paste
Diana Guerrero-Maciá
Tuition $1,195
Code D0204-23
In this exploratory workshop, students of all levels create a series of collages that engage the picture plane with found materials, images, painted paper, hand-manipulated imagery, and layers adhered on paper. Students are encouraged to gather repurposed materials in conjunction with painted surfaces to make collages that address the subject matter of their choosing. Image lectures, readings, and studio discussions emphasize the critical use of found images, color, and material used within collage practices. Students are encouraged to create and complete a cohesive body of collage work that incorporates new techniques and ideas.
-
II
Level II
Students have basic knowledge of 2-D art making including form, negative space, value and line.
-
III
Level III
Students have formal training in critical issues of 2-D art making, experience with public critiques and a solid portfolio of their artwork.
Jun 12 - 16, 2023
9AM-5PM
Mixed Media: Layered Images
Vitus Shell
Tuition $1,195
Code D0205-23
Our present society is layered with history and so are our personal experiences, making collage a fertile method for visual storytelling. Using photo-based images, paint, drawing, matte medium, stamps, and a variety of two-dimensional materials, participants explore collage to create multilayered works of art. This workshop is designed to inspire students to think about depth by synthesizing foreground, middle ground, and background to form an extraordinary visual effect. Students are encouraged to delve into the myriad ways that collage has the potential to address the surreal, the narrative, and the decorative.
-
I
Level I
Students have very limited experience or none at all. Classes usually start with a full day of basic instruction.
-
II
Level II
Students have basic knowledge of 2-D art making including form, negative space, value and line.
Jun 19 - 23, 2023
9AM-5PM
Oil Painting: Creating Color, Light and Narrative
Reginald O'Neal
Tuition $1,195
Code D0306-23
This exploratory oil painting workshop introduces students to a technique-based and conceptual approach to creating an image in this traditional medium. With prompts, demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction, students investigate monochromatic value scale, techniques in oil painting, and working from the figure. The workshop emphasizes color mixing, composition, form, light, and a painting’s potential to tell a story. In addition to focusing on methods and techniques, the class discovers the use of painting to communicate using an exciting visual language.