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Thursday, May 6th Drawing Class at ArtServe

John Constable, "Seascape study with rain clouds"

SEASCAPES

In my latest critique group, an abstract artist asked me what I saw when I looked at abstract art. My answer was simple. The same ideas used in abstract art are evident and important in representational art.
ESPECIALLY in landscapes.

We will reinforce the elements and principles of design that make seascapes powerful expressions of a place and time.
I will be referencing Ed Whitney's critiques of seascapes.
All great landscapes are abstract paintings.

Here are some wonderful seascapes.
Why do they attract your attention?

Justin Clayton

Toni Grote
Abstracts....look how real they look!

Winslow Homer
The classic master in composition.

Annabelle Greenhalgh
Good Welsh girl. She has the advantage if being in the UK.

J.M.W. Turner

Bring your favorite materials
If you are not sure, bring charcoal.
Value sketches and thumbnails are invaluable!


See You Thursday!






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