Online Live Course
ABOUT THIS COURSE:
Art can be a passionate pursuit with no limits. Expressionists, Impressionists, Fauvists and contemporary painters have achieved emotionally driven works using non-local, imaginative color schemes as well as highly expressive mark making and compositional design. This class aims to explore ways we can delve into various subject matter to explore unique and vivid color ideas to freely expand visual ideas. Working both in a representational manner as well as an expressive one, learn ways to explore multiple possibilities to express beauty through colorful, powerful compositions, bold and intuitive markmaking, selection of format and more. You may work in any drawing or painting medium, but Robert will be working in pastel, a medium that can achieve many striking and ephemeral effects. Learn to use a subject as a springboard of inspiration and for intuitive response in markmaking. Robert will show and discuss pastel techniques, compositional ideas, light effects, use of color and more to foster our own creativity. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you’ll be inspired as you learn stylistic concepts and practices. 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 aspect of the subject, utilizing diverse approaches and techniques. Reference photos provided via email and Dropbox, where participants can also share zoomclass work or optional homework for written critique. All levels welcome.
Week 1: Landscape: Establishing light effect, varied color ideas, color-shape painting
Week 2: Still life: Using composition, color and value to achieve dramatic effects
Week 3: Waterscape: Varying strokes for expressive, broken-color markmaking
Week 4: Dramatic landscape: Contrasting saturation and color temperature
Skills students will gain:
Compositional skills: Overall compositional design, scale, linear and aerial perspectives
Drawing skills: Expression, building 3-D effects
Color: Optical color mixing and layering of color
Painting: Varying strokes, underpainting, and layering techniques
Suitable for all levels, no experience necessary! Ages 16+
Deadline for registration is 72 hours before the first class. For Zoom links and other important information about this course, please check your student dashboard.
Mondays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 PM
$130 for four consecutive classes
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Next Session:
Sketch and Paint Along with Robert (Line & Wash)
Mondays, October 12, 19, 26, and November 2, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Important Details for Students:
- To learn more about Registration, Cancellation Policy, and other important details CLICK HERE.
- A non-refundable Registration Fee is required for first-time enrolling students. CLICK HERE
- Visit your Student Dashboard for access your account and materials such as supply lists & school map, CLICK HERE.
- Those with special needs and/or requests may email the Registrar at registrar@woodstockschoolofart.org.
