“Chaos to Order” A Watermedia Workshop with Kathleen Conover

Part of the Artistic Expressions Series at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center – this event in partnership with the Watercolor Society of Oregon

November 12-15, 2012

*Special Note: Be sure to check out Watercolor Artist Magazine’s February 2012 issue for an article on Kathleen’s “Chaos to Order” paintings!

Design and composition: that evasive element that elevates a painting from ordinary to award-winning is the main focus of my class.  Whether you are a representational painter or totally abstract, a beginner or advanced, strengthening your skills in design and composition will help you create dynamic artwork.  I use demonstrations, lectures, handouts, directed exercises, and individual attention to help artists’ understanding of new information and processes.

At home, we work alone most of the time so it is also important to be your own critic.  I can show you how to see your work with “new eyes”, identify problems and manipulate the design tools for your personal creative plan.     Participants will build traditional skills as well as explore and experiment with a variety of painting techniques as I share my knowledge of materials and methods of working in watercolor and mixed water-media.   Specific lessons on finding new compositions, value studies, design principles and elements, texture building, layering and more will be presented.  Bring your sense of adventure for this high-energy, fully-packed workshop.

External link: About Kathleen Conover

Schedule of event coming soon.

Please click: Materials List

Costs: Quadruple or Triple Lodging $451, Double Lodging $511, Single Lodging $611, Commuter $351. Commuter fee includes four lunches; all other costs reflect three nights lodging, meals and program.