Painting Sharp Edged Abstracts By Jim Barrass

1. Conceptual outline of the course.

This course is designed to explain and demonstrate the principles behind the development on stretched canvas of colourful abstract works having components of geometric forms or other hard edging and lines.

2. Practical outline of the course.

During the course the techniques, materials and tools required for this type of painting will be explained and demonstrated and participants will undertake a painting utilising these techniques materials and tools..

3. Course content.

Choosing canvas [ These sections will be covered in theory
Making the support. [ as participants will be provided with
Stretching the canvas [ a stretched and primed canvas of their
Acrylic primer [ chosen size.
Developing the concept and drawing the abstract
Transcribing the drawing to the canvas
Choosing paint
Choosing mediums
Choosing masking tape
Basic colour theory
Mixing paint
Application of masking tape
Application of paint
Painting sequences
Finishing techniques.

4. Course outcomes.

Participants will learn the types of materials suited to this style of painting;
They will also learn the techniques for
preparing a suitable canvas;
transcribing a drawing to the canvas;
mixing acrylic paint to the required consistency;
applying the paint to the canvas;
making corrections;
reconditioning paintings over time;
Participants will produce a painting on canvas of a chosen size up to 1500mm x 900.

5. Materials.

All materials will be provided for individual tuition.

6. Course Duration and Cost.

The course is designed to be completed in one day from 10am to 4pm. The cost is $375 including all materials for individual tuition. Group classes can be arranged.

7. Other matters.

Participants should wear clothing suitable for messy activity. They should try to bring concept drawings to the course….and their lunch.

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