P is for Playing with Possibilities

A student mentioned that she had learned about an artist, Gabriele Munter, at school. I was unfamiliar with the artist, so I looked her up - (what would I do without the internet.) She paints florals, faces and landscapes with lots of color, flat plane and an abstract feel. I describe my own work in the same way. I especially liked her florals because mine are so similar in style and feel.

So, I decided to try to copy one of her paintings, but instead of paint, I used Caran D'ache on watercolor paper. I liked the arrangement of her flowers, but I changed up the leaves.

I had a few thoughts in mind for this drawing - one - this would be a great way to introduce some color blending techniques to my students. The flowers are colored in different ways - some are rings that are blended, others layers of color that are also blended to create both new colors and some pattern .

Also, I have been playing with wetting my Caran D'ache drawings and creating "prints" on rice paper - this as an idea for fabric design to use in my Art of Fashion class.

I played all day - ending up with a delecate rice paper print, a full scale painting, digital prints with different color backgrounds, and a really satisfied feeling. I had fun, and I have enough ideas stored up for my entire week of teaching.

Upcoming Art Class for Adults

Adult Artist’s Studio: A Palette of Possibilities

Abstract Floral

This class is an opportunity to develop and build your drawing and painting skills and learn the design techniques to bring creative ideas to life. A variety of tools and media including paint, pastels, markers and color pencils will be used to create a variety of unique and beautiful projects. All materials are supplied

Adults 18+

Instructor Tobi Kibel Piatek is a lifelong artist and designer with a degree in Fine Arts. Her lively classes stimulate ideas and creativity.

For more information, please call 503.691.3062.

When:   Five classes, 10 am to noon
              Tuesdays, September 25, October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012               

Where:  Van Raden Community Center – Art Room
              8535 SW Tualatin Rd., Tualatin

Cost:     $88 for residents       $110 for non-residents

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

To register, contact the Community Services Department
8515 SW Tualatin Rd. (inside Tualatin Community Park)
503.691.3062

   http://www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/recreation-programs-adults

REGISTER NOW for Spring Break Young Artists' Studio

Lakewood Center for the Arts
368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego

YOUNG ARTISTS’ STUDIO: 
A PALETTE OF POSSIBILITIES

Come discover how color, texture, shape and line unite to create works of art. Young artists will discover the pleasures of experimenting with different tools, techniques and materials as they create their own work, develop skills and explore the work of famous artists. The studio atmosphere will encourage creative expression and offer opportunities for students to see and think about the visual world in new ways.

Instructor: Tobi Kibel Piatek $79
Ages 6 - 12 3 days
March 21 - 23 10 AM - Noon

Registration Information

To pre-register for any class listed please print the Lakewood class registration form and mail to P.O. Box 274, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.

Registrations are also taken at our box office on weekdays from 9-5. A minimum enrollment of 8 students per class is needed. Programs will not be held if the minimum enrollment is not met. All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.