NEW CLASS! Foraged Landscapes
Guest Teacher on Jeanne Oliver’s Creative Network
The natural world allows us to connect to ourselves and our surroundings. Being part of nature has a way of heightening your senses and allowing you to be fully immersed in the present moment. By bringing nature into your artwork, you can obtain a broader connection to yourself and the environment around.
Through this course, you will forage natural elements for your artwork and learn the process of natural pigment making. You will gather field notes and apply your found pigments through art exercises and landscape studies. Kristy’s hope is that you will connect to nature and allow yourself to experiment with new mediums that will enrich your existing art practice.
Techniques Taught in this Course
Explore abstract landscape techniques
Make your own natural pigments
Source your own pigments for painting
Make your own pastels
Learn where and how to forage minerals for pigment making
Build depth to your landscapes
Connect to your landscapes by learning the history of the area
Combine natural pigments with supplies in your studio
Use your composition to your advantage
Learn how to use bold brushstrokes to create expression
Experiment with a variety of color palettes
Learn how to play with light and shadows to create expressionistic shapes
Use color and light to mimic natural shapes and elements