Class Description
Break free from tight realism and explore expressive creativity in this bold and refreshing class. “Painting a Sunset into Abstract” shows you how to take a realistic reference and transform it into a vibrant, semi-abstract scene—perfect for artists looking to loosen up and push the boundaries of traditional landscape painting.
During the Class You Will Learn:
🖼️ From Photo to Abstract: How to use a standard photo reference as the jumping-off point for an expressive abstract.
🔍 Visualising Abstraction: Learn how to break down a scene and reimagine it with abstract energy and flow.
🎨 Color Choices That Work: What colors to use—and avoid—to keep your abstract areas clean, vibrant, and non-muddy.
🎯 Strategic Detail: Where and how much detail to include so the scene remains recognizable but not overworked.
✨ And More: A range of unique, creative techniques to add energy, spontaneity, and movement to your paintings.
This class is ideal for beginner to intermediate artists who want to loosen their style, embrace experimentation, and still create a visually impactful result.
Join now and explore how fun and freeing it can be to blend realism with abstract energy on your canvas!
You Will Need
- 16″x20″ (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
- These paints: Titanium White, Crimson, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow, French Ultramarine
- Set of bristle brushes
- 1/4″ (1cm) Soft filbert brush
- Painting knife
- Painting medium
- Rigger brush
- Fine liners