My Art Exploration Sessions -unleash your creativity

Intermediate level workshop. It provides a continuous learning opportunity for those who intend to
develop as artist or simply want to enjoy the fun of creating art. Personal guidances will be given
according to your standard and progress. Topics from mediums, techniques, paint handling, drawing,
space, color scheme, value, pattern, staging mood, texture, abstraction, aesthetics, art  history, theory
and concept  will be discussed from time to time.  Solid fundamental training will be provided to those
who had just join our exploration session, and more personal guidance will be given when experiences
are gained, which in turn, will help you to develop your own art style through further explorations on
different experimental exercises and subjects. Art critique will be conducted regularly to nurture art
appreciation and encourage  ideas exchange. Medium any(pre-requisition-introductory workshop) , 2.5
hours per session. Class size maximum 14.


Suggested first four sessions

Session 1- Painting Exercise . Learn how to compose an interesting painting through understanding of
abstract tonal pattern, harmony and variety.

Session 2- Painting Exercise  continued. Learn how to mass in color blocks and establish general colors
relationship and space.

Session 3- Painting Exercise continued. Learn how to create a lively and 3 dimensional look painting
through proper rendering.

Session 4- Painting Exercise continued. Learn how to establish focus point through spotlight effect and
introducing of interesting details. Art critique.


Other exercises(each approximately 4 sessions, subject to be assigned according to your progress, and
strength)

Exercise 1-Alla prima painting
Learn how to achieve instant result from direct and spontaneous approach.

Exercise 2-Impressionistic panting
Discover the magic of achieving vibrant lighting effect by intensify color temperature contrast without
losing the harmony of your painting.


Exercise 3-Strokes study
Learn from the masters; see how strokes enhance form, texture and composition

Exercise 4-High Key painting
Learn how to best presenting your color by lightening the tonal value of your painting.

Exercise 5-Low key painting
See the possibility of achieving highly harmonious and luminous color by using limited colors
selection.

Exercise 6-Landscape
Understand how artists create distance and atmospheric effect in landscapes.

Exercise 7-Glazing and scumbling technique
Learn how to realistically render your forms through overlapping the opaque and transparent layers

Exercise 8- Pointillism
Discover the magic of optical mixing.

Exercise 9-Painting knife technique
Empower your painting knife to get vibrant colors, texture and solid shapes.

Exercise 10- Expressionism
Expressing your inner feeling through intuitive use of basic painting elements.

Exercise 11-Abstract painting
Explore the creative usage of lines, shapes, color, tone and value in abstract painting.

Exercise 12-Learning from masters
Choose your favourite master and understand their techniques, concept , ideas and philosophy.

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