This class was canceled due to low enrollment.
Whether you are drawing or painting, a strong composition will attract attention, engage the viewer, or clarify your message. This class covers some of the basic principles of art, simplification, and the Japanese concept of Nōtan (濃淡).
Design and composition are the building blocks of the visual arts. Whether drawing or painting, a strong composition will attract attention, engage, and clarify your message to the viewer. This class will cover some of the basic principles of art, simplification, and the Japanese concept of Nōtan (濃淡), which evolved while making woodblock prints using a limited set of dark and light shapes. Taught on location in the classroom at the beautiful Yume Japanese Gardens, you will have a solid understanding of how to simplify your shapes and arrange your values into a pleasing design by the end of this class.
Meets: (2) Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Apr. 23, 30 in 2022
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)
Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Medium: Not media-specific; demonstrations will be performed in graphite or pen & ink.
Techniques: Design & Composition
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.
