Adult Mixed Media Drawing & Painting #728
Level: Adults 18 and older
Instructor: Kelly Bisogno
Location: ArtHaus
1811 Huguenot Road #303
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-306-9208
1811 Huguenot Road #303
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-306-9208
Registration is completed through the ArtHaus Visual Arts Studio class registration website. Log-in to your account or create a new account to complete your enrollment.
Course Description
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting with graphite, ink, acrylic, gouache, and charcoal. Through a variety of activities, you’ll experiment with different techniques and mediums while developing your personal artistic voice. The class will cover key skills such as sketching, shading, mark-making, color mixing, and brush techniques, with a strong focus on effective composition. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or start a new creative journey, all styles and skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. This course is designed to help you to capture the subjects that inspire you and deepen your understanding of drawing and painting techniques and media.
Materials List
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting with graphite, ink, acrylic, gouache, and charcoal. Through a variety of activities, you’ll experiment with different techniques and mediums while developing your personal artistic voice. The class will cover key skills such as sketching, shading, mark-making, color mixing, and brush techniques, with a strong focus on effective composition. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or start a new creative journey, all styles and skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. This course is designed to help you to capture the subjects that inspire you and deepen your understanding of drawing and painting techniques and media.
Materials List
- Acrylic paint set, options discussed in first class
- Acrylic mediums, discussed first class
- a set of round watercolor brushes like these https://a.co/d/gEe2P7T
- Set of acrylic or mixed media brushes
- Canvas, options discussed first class
- a mixed media sketchbook, 7x9 or 8x10. Suggested: https://a.co/d/eKchIMb
- Additional optional materials will be discussed in the first class
Meet Your Instructor
Kelly Bisogno has taught art to children, teens, and adults for over 15 years. She holds BFA degrees in Scultpure and Art Education from VCU. Previously, she was an art teacher at James River High School for over 10 years, teaching AP 2D Design, Studio Art, 3D Design, and Digital Media. Kelly was the Chesterfield County and Central Region of Virginia High School Art Teacher of the Year in 2015 and the James River High School Teacher of the Year that same year. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the Virginia Art Education Association and the Virginia Art Educator of the Year in 2024. Kelly is experienced in teaching various art media to individuals of many ages, skill levels, and interests. She loves helping people connect to their creative potential.
|