Description
Join us as we explore acrylic painting techniques through the lens of our favorite
furry or scaly (or feathery!) friend. In this class we will work from a photo to
enhance our understanding of color and value, light and shadow. We will explore
techniques for layering paint to create depth, along with tricks for capturing the
personality of our pets. Animated, expressive, silly photos are encouraged!
This class is suitable for all levels.
MATERIALS:
All painting materials provided for this workshop!
PHOTOS OF YOUR PET! Or the pets you are painting (if it is a friend’s pet or deceased
pet, etc.). These should be close-ups that capture their characteristics, personalities,
and charisma! See my website for further examples and guidance:
http://www.erinnkathryn.com/petportraits/2021/4/25/zeo27ducaipw4g6o8crfpzijt7gw6c
They should be high resolution. AT LEAST 150dpi, up to 300dpi.
THESE MUST BE SENT TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR AT LEAST FOUR DAYS BEFORE
About Erinn
Erinn is a practicing artist who works in a range of media and exhibits her work
regionally and nationally. Originally from Pennsylvania, Erinn obtained degrees in fine
art and education on the east coast, and slowly made her way west. Erinn has been
teaching youth and adults in painting, printmaking, book arts, and 2D mixed media for
more than a decade. She has been awarded many grants from the Regional Arts and
Culture Council and Oregon Arts Commission for her own work investigating
landscapes and environments of the West/Pacific Northwest. She recently published a chapbook of constructed poems, In the Frail, with Buckman Journal.
https://www.erinnkathryn.com/
About our classroom space: Masks will be optional, and we ask that you do not come to class if you are feeling sick. Ulna Studio is a creative space located on the 2nd floor of the Portland Storage Building at 215 SE Morrison St. There is a stairway (and usually elevator access) for arrival to your in-person class. Students will leave class via a staircase.
If you would like to use our equity discount of 50% off class cost (for example you are Black and/or Indigenous and/or Trans) We encourage you to use the coupon code MAGENTA at check out.