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John
Salminen AWS-DF, NWS, TWSA July
1 – 6, 2007 (Four Teaching Days) www.johnsalminen.com Abstraction and realism – what’s the connection? John believes that every successful realistic painting must also be a well thought-out and carefully planned abstraction. By improving our abilities to paint abstractly, we improve our realistic paintings as well. During John’s workshop students will be working with abstraction and realism. John’s class is geared towards artists of all levels. The workshop begins with abstraction, encouraging representational painters to experiment with a different style and challenging experienced abstract painters to explore new possibilities in expressing their creative voices. During class the students will produce an abstract painting beginning with a step-by-step process designed to make the experience both productive and enjoyable. With the completion of the abstract painting, we’ll apply the same design principles to the production of a realistic painting. John will provide demonstrations, critiques and individual help throughout the workshop. Participants are encouraged to expand upon their current levels of understanding and become more comfortable applying the principles and elements of design to their work. Never tried an abstraction? Work in abstraction but ready for some new ideas? John has developed a non-threatening approach that will enable you to immediately immerse yourself in the process of creating an abstract painting. He will show you how collage and acrylics can be used to enhance and strengthen an abstract piece and will demonstrate the use of a mouth atomizer to create texture and pull a painting together. The abstract process is all about design, which will be the main focus of the workshop. Using your new understanding of design you will go on to create a second strong painting, this time in your own chosen style. John will provide frequent demonstrations and critiques and there will be lots of individual help. Studio: Something for all levels.
Workshop’s itinerary Monday – Thursday 7/2–7/5 Tuesday 7/3 Thursday 7/5 Friday 7/6 Day students are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception (included in your package). You are also invited to join the class for breakfasts and dinners (additional fee). PAL’s (Participants at large) can vacation at Dillman’s
for $300, includes accommodations. Costs for breakfasts, dinners and receptions
are additional.
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