Improving Your Brush Confidence & Agility

Develop your brushstroke skills and unlock new creative potential with this in-depth ink painting course! This skill-building workshop, often referred to as "Mastering Brushstrokes III," focuses on harnessing the unique qualities of ink and unsized paper to paint with greater confidence and strategic intention.

Learn how to effectively use brush strokes and ink to achieve a variety of artistic effects. This course is perfect for artists looking to enhance their technique, regardless of their preferred medium.

Here's what you'll discover:

• Ink & Rice Paper Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how ink behaves on rice paper, a key element in achieving desired results.
• Form & Brushwork: Practice painting fundamental forms, learning to convey depth and volume with minimal, impactful brush strokes.
• White Space Mastery: Explore the power of white space in composition and how to use it to enhance your artwork.
• Color Application: Interpret photographs and strategically introduce a single color, understanding its impact on the overall scene.
• Transferable Skills: Learn techniques applicable to any painting medium – from watercolor to acrylics!

This hands-on training class features 2 hours of lecture and 26 engaging student activities. You'll leave with improved brush handling, increased confidence in your brush strokes, and the ability to simplify forms and eliminate unnecessary details.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to paint more confidently and creatively. Perfect for artists of all levels seeking to refine their painting skills and explore the expressive possibilities of ink wash techniques.