In an afternoon of artistic experimentation designed to deepen skills in visual expression, explore five modes of visual thinking: working from memory, observation, imagination, narrative, and experimental approaches.
Drop the burden of a finished product and focus on developing your ideas. Begin to deal with procrastination, creative blocks, flow, problem solving, and finishing within the support of a stress-free environment and build confidence alongside other creatives on the same journey.
Learn how to make color choices in your art to bring out a reaction from the viewer. Create combinations with colored pencils that illustrate how color theory works.
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join Smithsonian Studio Arts instructor Nick Cruz Velleman for a member-only small-group critique focusing on artwork in 2-D media. Be prepared to receive constructive feedback, ask questions, and engage in discussion on art theory and practice.
