Sketch and Paint Along with Robert: Exploring Close-ups in Line and Watercolor

Close-ups of natural and man-made objects are fascinating and impactful compositional themes that have been explored by artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, and Chuck Close. It’s a conceptual idea that has been explored from various perspectives, creating works of utmost beauty and intrigue. We’ll explore arrangement, scale and format, cropping and zooming, magnification and more. This manner of approaching composition offers an endless variety for exploration of any subject. Close-ups of a flower, autumn leaves, lichen-covered branches, moss-laden rocks — all become fascinating subjects for the artist and viewer to explore. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you’ll be inspired as you learn about diverse approaches to designing and creating close-up paintings. You may work in any drawing or painting medium. Robert will be working in pencil, pen, watercolor and opaque white. You may choose to just watch or to sketch and paint along, step-by-step, with very popular instructor, Robert Carsten. In each of the four classes we will see examples and focus on a different approach, utilizing diverse techniques. Photos and a materials list will be provided via Dropbox, where participants can also share zoomclass work or optional homework for written critique. All levels welcome.

Mondays, October 12, 19, 26, and November 2, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 PM
$130 for four consecutive classes