Event
The Semi-Abstract LandscapeWith Claudia Rilling
July 18 – August 1, 2025
11am–3pm
Adult Workshops
Adult Summer 2025
The Semi-Abstract Landscapew/Claudia Rilling
A 2-Friday workshop
July 18 and August 1
(No class on 7/25)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Level: Intermediate to advanced
In this two-Friday landscape class, students will begin with a foundation in strong composition and shape, learning how to distill the complexity of expansive scenes into simple, expressive forms. The focus will be on shape and color, gradually eliminating non-essential details to reveal the essence of the landscape. Please bring your favorite landscape references to class- ones that have an apparent variety of shapes and values.
In the first week, we’ll concentrate on selecting compelling references and uncovering the underlying design within the image. Students will begin on small surfaces to complete small studies, progressing to larger formats in week two.
Medium: Oil, pastel, or acrylic (class taught in oil)
Materials:
• Bring your preferred paints and brushes.
• Week 1: Small surface sizes (e.g., 5×10, 8×8); please bring a few.
• Week 2: Consider trying a larger format such as 20×20 or 18×24.
• Photo references: Choose your favorite landscape photos and identify a strong composition to work from.