Personal Expression: A Design Approach
Instructor - DONNA WATSON, AWS, NWS
Tuition: |
$425 for all three days |
This workshop is FULL; we will run a second session Feb.20-22, 2012,
if needed. |
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Dates: |
February 17 - 19, 2012 |
Time: |
TBD |
Location: |
Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale (map) |
Description:
This workshop is for all types of painters--- whether they paint representational, abstract or nonobjective. It is also for all types of mediums – watercolor, acrylic, gesso, gouache, or mixed media. The emphasis is on searching for personal content, design and composition--- three steps to fabulous painting. Participants will work on composition, explore personal aspects of their painting and work on their design elements and principles. They will have the option to work with different mediums and explore the use of collage. There will be demonstrations, slide talks, assignments, personal and group critiques, and discussions. By the end of the workshop, the painter will have a stronger understanding of composition, design elements and principles. By emphasizing certain elements and principles, and choosing more personal content, paintings will become more unique, recognizable and successful.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I view my work as an ongoing process of search and self-examination. I am interested in the passage of time and what remains. I look for this affect of time on nature and the cycle of life. I also try to explore the effects of time on memory, which can dwell in either light or shadow. Our memories may be filled with gaps, like our childhood memories. Or our memories may be faded or just the traces or vestiges of a remembered moment in our past. My work is an expression of the personal within the universal, and I invite the viewer to bring his or her own piece of history to the meaning of the painting.
With the passage of time, there is a transience depicted with traces and layers. My process in my painting also incorporates traces and layers, in which paint is layered, lifted, scratched and rubbed, leaving a residue of marks much like the themes I am trying to convey.
Workshop sign ups are based on availability and are on first-come, first-serve basis.
Workshop Refund Policy:
CANCELLATION POLICY: We understand that circumstances arise causing changes in your plans. We sympathize when such situations occur, however, we must adhere to policies as our financial and contractual commitment for each workshop has been finalized. If you need to cancel your reservation, Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale must be notified by phone (512) 420-9000 or the US mail.
The policy is as follows:
- 35+ Days prior to a workshop: Full refund of tuition, less a $75.00 cancellation fee.
- 34-17 Days prior to a workshop: Refund minus a $150.00 cancellation fee.
- 16 Days or less prior to workshop: Full workshop fees are forfeited. No refunds or transfers.
Sign Up
* In order to reserve your spot you must fill out this form and remit your check to Dragonfly Gallery.
Please send a check for the appropriate amount to:
Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale
4007 Marathon Blvd. Austin, TX 78756
