Creating Expressive Paintings from a Variety of Visual Sources with Maria Cole (Wednesdays)

The class will focus primarily on creating vibrant, luminous paintings by acquainting students with traditional and contemporary techniques in drawing and painting, in order to give them the skills and confidence to develop their own style. Color , Composition, Light, Perspective, Atmospheric Effects will be covered along with the Principles of Design. Students will have the choice to work with their favorite mediums: oil, pastel, acrylic or watercolor, as well as working from still life arrangements, their own photographic materials or any other images of their choosing. Students will also be strongly encouraged and receive personal guidance to work on individual projects and personal ideas. There will be  basic homework assignments related to the themes covered in class.

Maria C. Cole is a graduate of Rutgers University where she earned a Master’s Degree in Art History, also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Montclair State and completed studies at the Art Students League of New York City.  During her student years she was fortunate to enjoy the guidance of master pastelist Albert Handell, and renowned drawing and anatomy instructor Michael Burban.  www.maria-cole.com/