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How to Paint & Draw Abstracts From Start To Finish Class 1

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Overview

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How to Paint & Draw Abstracts from Start to Finish is designed for you if you would like to learn, explore and discover your own individual creativity and style in your abstract painting . This class will give you a solid foundation to build your confidence to be able to express yourself through your painting and enjoy the whole process of making abstract art, even if you've never painted before.  

You will learn how to really understand the whole concept of abstract painting. I take you through an easy to follow, fun and interesting process that will enable you to tap into your own special creative self and give you a comprehensive method to discover your own unique style in abstract painting.

Working as a full time artist and teacher for many years I love sharing and helping people 'find' themselves through their art. My experience of teaching has shown me that many people tend to be apprehensive of launching themselves into abstract painting for fear of 'not knowing where to start or what to do' In this class I take you through a simple process that will show you exactly how to start and what to do! 

You Will Learn

  • Simple yet creative ways to draw
  • How to turn those drawings into paintings
  • How to access your natural creativity
  • How to draw and paint your emotions
  • How to use colour to express yourself
  • Simple and effect composition techniques
  • Finding contrast and tone value in your paintings
  • How to put it all together 

If you'd like to venture into this wonderful world of abstract art then join me on this exciting and fascinating journey and discover for yourself your own unique and special style of painting.

Here are a few examples of my work

Syllabus

  • Introduction to How to Draw & Paint Abstracts
  • Materials You'll Need
  • Introduction to Creative Drawing
  • Start Your Creative Drawing
  • Creative Drawing Demonstration 1
  • Creative Drawing Demonstration 2
  • Emotions in Drawing
  • Drawing Your Emotions
  • Using Your Sketchbook
  • Paint Selection
  • Beginning to Paint
  • Discovering Your Creativity
  • Colours and Colour Wheel
  • Emotions in Painting
  • Let's Start Painting on Your Canvas
  • Painting Process
  • 16 Painting the Layers
  • Painting Courage
  • Finishing the Painting
  • Critique and Finished Painting

Taught by

Joy Fahey

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