Painting & Drawing
Code: D1518-21
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level, but have some computer skills.
Pushing Image into Form: expanding dimension
Sep 13 - 24, 2021
9AM-5PM
Concept
In this two-week intensive, students experiment with ways to represent and invoke their surroundings using an interdisciplinary format that embraces painted and/or photographic images, physical layers, non-traditional art materials and sculptural forms. Traditional methods of manipulation such as cutting, folding, and tearing are taught in combination with digital fabrication techniques. Utilizing the laser cutters, vacuum formers, and UV printers in the digital fabrication lab, students transform their two-dimensional imagery into unique sculptures. Participants explore the role of observation in their work and new ways to incorporate shadow, color, surface and texture. This course encourages playful ways to embark upon new relationships between two- and three-dimensional elements.
Media
Painting, collage, sculpture, photography, drawing with support materials such as paper, canvas, wood panels and found objects, image transfers, mounting and building from flat materials, laser cutting, vacuum forming, UV printing
Supply ListFaculty
Letha Wilson
Letha Wilson was raised in Colorado, and is currently based in Craryville and Brooklyn, NY. She earned her MFA from Hunter College, and attended Skowhegan. She is represented by GRIMM Gallery, (Amsterdam/NY/London) and Galerie Christophe Gaillard in Paris. She has recently shown work at MASS MoCA, and DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.
Letha Wilson, Death Valley Red - detail
Join Waitlist for Pushing Image into Form: expanding dimension
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Painting & Drawing
Make, reflect, consider, engage—these are all critical elements of the Painting and Drawing workshops at Anderson Ranch. Our exceptional workshops combine focused, hands-on art making with critical feedback for artists of all levels. Painting and Drawing guest faculty are phenomenal artists and educators with experience supporting students by offering technical knowledge and encouragement.
The bright, natural light of the Wyly Painting and Drawing Building provides an inspiring environment where students can explore and expand their artistic practice. Our facilities are equipped with individual worktables, wall space, easels, rolling palettes, odorless solvents, a wide range of hand and power tools, computer access with Adobe software, wi-fi, printing, scanning, and projection capabilities. Spend a week here— or several—and engage in a variety of activities that will fuel your practice throughout the year.
Workshop Details
Supply List
Many of the items you'll need are available in the ArtWorks Store. Please click "View Full Supply List" to see a comprehensive list of items you'll need for this workshop.
Basic plain paper sketchbook
We will be doing specific exercises using the above surfaces, but feel free to bring more of the above surfaces at the quality / size you prefer, or paper sheets, for other works to use during your studio time. These are just so we have some materials to begin working on as grounds, but if you have an alternative material or ground, feel free to bring instead.
1 Wet/dry mixed media paper pads, 18 x 24”
We will be doing specific exercises using the above surfaces, but feel free to bring more of the above surfaces at the quality / size you prefer, or paper sheets, for other works to use during your studio time. These are just so we have some materials to begin working on as grounds, but if you have an alternative material or ground, feel free to bring instead.
1 – 2 Pre-stretched, pre-primed canvas panels: 16 x 20” or 20 x 24”
We will be doing specific exercises using the above surfaces, but feel free to bring more of the above surfaces at the quality / size you prefer, or paper sheets, for other works to use during your studio time. These are just so we have some materials to begin working on as grounds, but if you have an alternative material or ground, feel free to bring instead.
1 - 2 pre-gessoed wood panel: 16 x 20” or 18 x 24”
We will be doing specific exercises using the above surfaces, but feel free to bring more of the above surfaces at the quality / size you prefer, or paper sheets, for other works to use during your studio time. These are just so we have some materials to begin working on as grounds, but if you have an alternative material or ground, feel free to bring instead.
Acrylic paints
Paint brushes
We will be doing specific exercises using the above surfaces, but feel free to bring more of the above surfaces at the quality / size you prefer, or paper sheets, for other works to use during your studio time. These are just so we have some materials to begin working on as grounds, but if you have an alternative material or ground, feel free to bring instead.
Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
The Ranch Café meal plan that is included with Room and Board fees strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. The meal plan includes 5 days of continental breakfasts that will include a hot offering, 5 lunches with a selection of offerings, and 5 dinners.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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