Online Live Course
ABOUT THIS COURSE:
Explore a variety of ideas, ways and techniques to design and paint still lifes that are sure to inspire! Through centuries, still life painting has refected cultural and ideological trends and developed this genre into powerfully creative expressions and unique designs. Experience and learn about various approaches and concepts from classical to impressionist, modernist to abstracted. Robert will show and discuss compositional ideas, light effects, color palettes and more for inspiration, using visual ideas from each style as a springboard for our own creativity. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you’re bound to be inspired as you learn about these stylistic concepts and practices. You may work in any drawing or painting medium. Robert will be working in pencil and acrylic. You may choose to just watch or to sketch and paint along, step-by-step, with very popular instructor, Robert Carsten. Each week we will see examples and focus on a different subject, utilizing diverse approaches and techniques. Photos and a materials list provided via Dropbox, where participants can also share zoomclass work or optional homework for written critique. All levels welcome.
Week 1: Classical Still Life: Achieving 3-dimensionality and light effect
Week 2: Impressionist Still Life: Optical color mixing techniques and color harmony
Week 3: Modernist Still Life: Textural techniques and transparency
Week 4: Abstracted Still Life: Reflections and simplifying color shapes
Skills students will gain:
Compositional skills: Overall compositional design, scale, linear and aerial perspectives,
Drawing skills: Expressive brush work, building value for 3-D effects
Color: Optical color mixing and layering of color
Painting: Underpainting, stippling, scumbling and brush techniques
Suitable for all levels, no experience necessary! Ages 16+
Deadline for registration is 24 hours before the first class. For Zoom links and other important information about this course, please check your student dashboard.
Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM
$126 for four consecutive classes
Next Session:
Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM
ROBERT CARSTEN 2023 SCHEDULE
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To see Robert’s bio click here.
Bio:
A popular instructor, multi-media artist Robert Carsten has taught art workshops nationally and internationally for over four decades. He is known for his friendly demeanor and in-depth knowledge of art techniques and history. His award-winning work is widely collected and has appeared in numerous publications, including Strokes of Genius/The Best of Drawing; Pure Color, and many others. He has served as juror for regional, national and international exhibitions, and is a regular contributing writer for Artists Magazine, Watercolor Magazine, and Pastel Journal. Visit his website: robertcarsten.com
Here is what our students are saying:
“Robert’s class is so stimulating. As always, he does such a fine job of illustrating his concept. It’s even clearer to me in these hour segments. The thing that really makes the difference using zoom is the opportunity for the student to see exactly what he’s doing as he does it. One can even enlarge it to see minute details, while in a class setting you’re so far back or not in the best space to see just what’s being done. Huge difference.”
“This was a fabulous class! It’s what I’ve been looking for to enable me to free up and concentrate on SHAPES! I started something and it’s got such a different feel right from the start. Thank you again for being such a special teacher.”
“Only a teacher of your caliber could inspire such expertise by so many showing such diversity and beauty. Thank you so much.”
