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Loose Lush Landscapes taught by Bonnie Cutts
June 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
IN PERSON
Acrylic Paint and mediums
Approach landscape painting using photos for subject matter and see what fun adding lots of color and texture can be. Come and paint all day in a loose way, applying bold, big brushstrokes with a lot of paint and/or pour paint for an interesting effect. You will learn to add texture with gels and molding pastes and figure out which material best suits you as you create little paintings packed with emotion. The focus of the class will be on capturing larger shapes rather than details as you simplify the landscape images. Have fun using paint mixed with gels to create thick, textural paintings filled with lots of energy. Class will warm up with quick drawings to define shapes and forms in the landscape image to be painted.
Each student will finish several small paintings during the class, all with a different feeling depending on the acrylic materials used. All levels of painting experience are welcome.
Bring to class: 4 large synthetic brushes, flats and filberts up to 1”;
(6) 8” x 10” or 9″ x 12″surfaces to paint on – canvas, canvas boards, or gessoed hardboard surfaces;
landscape photos – or use the instructor’s;
drawing paper and pencils;
palette knives; palette for paint; (the classroom has water containers , some palette knives and palette paper for shared use)
rags, and a bag lunch.
NEXT CLASS WITH BONNIE CUTTS: August 17th Encaustic Effects with Acrylics
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Minnesota artist Bonnie Cutts was trained by GOLDEN for the Certified Working Artist Program in 1998. Since 1998 she has been offering lecture/demos and hands on workshops in select locations around the midwest. Bonnie is a graduate of the University of Minnesota where she received her B.F.A. in Studio Arts with a concentration in drawing and painting. She has been exhibiting her work professionally since 1981, in both solo and group shows. Her drawings and paintings are included in numerous corporate and private collections around the country.
Website: www.bonniecutts.com
