(Fall23) Still Life 101

Still Life 101 with Liz Taft
Days: Fridays 
Dates: January 20, 27 / February 3, 10, 17, 24 / March 3, 10 / October 27 / November (no 11/3), 10, 17 (no 11/24) / December 1, 8
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $50 per class

This class is about learning to see things simply and translating that into a painting.  We will do that by observing a single natural element - a flower, a vegetable, a piece of fruit - and distilling it, seeing its irregularities.  We’ll start by drawing the item, sketching its shape/s, creating an interesting composition.  That’s the first step in making something you will be pleased with.  Once you get the hang of that, we’ll move on to doing a one color study. The last step will be painting with colors.  This class is about taking your time to figure out what you are doing by really looking at what is in front of you.

Every week each student will bring in a still life natural object to work with.  It can be a single flower, a vegetable, a piece of fruit.   

If you have not taken this course before, please contact Liz in advance to discuss materials and class.

Things to bring:
1. A sketch book and a couple of pencils. I like spiral-bound sketchbooks with a hardcover so I can flip the pages and draw with it easily in my hand. 
2. A natural object and a neutral white cloth/sheet/dishtowel to put under it.
3. Paints, palette, brushes, and a surface to paint on. 

Students are welcome to use whatever medium they want.  I am an oil painter so know less about acrylics and watercolor. We will be using the IQair machine to filter the air in the room and keep any odors to a minimum. 

Students are welcome to use whatever medium they want.  I am an oil painter so know less about acrylics and watercolor. We will be using the IQair machine to filter the air in the room and keep any odors to a minimum.