What does it mean to make an abstract painting today? This studio course investigates the formal strategies that artists in the 21st century use to approach abstract painting, ranging from using images and a hybrid collage approach to geometry, pattern, grids, and process-based expressive work. Through a dynamic balance of slide presentations and hands-on in-class projects and critiques, students will discover how to make abstract paintings with an intentional, self-aware visual language. Studio assignments are organized around the text Painting Abstraction: New Elements in Abstract Painting by Bob Nickas. It is not necessary to have the textbook. Some painting experience recommended. FRIDAYS, JAN 15 - APR 09, 2PM - 5PM(PCT) ONLINE

This painting course blends immersive studio work with group discussions, offering an in-depth understanding and exploration of important themes in contemporary painting. Through a series of hands-on projects, students explore a wide range of painting techniques and approaches, expanding your skill set while challenging conventional approaches to painting. In addition to studio work, students will explore concepts and ideas and begin to situate their personal practice within the broader art world. Works of diverse contemporary painters will be examined and current painting topics will be discussed. Some painting experience recommended. THURSDAYS, JAN 14 - APR 08, 10AM - 1PM(PCT) IN-PERSON

In this 12-week course, students focus on developing a unified series of paintings. Guided research assignments using photography, drawing, and creative writing lead to the cultivation of each student’s own topic of choice. Series topics include formal and conceptual investigations such as use of materials, composition, structure and the development of ideas. Course includes examples of contemporary and modern artists who work in thematic ways, along with assigned readings, weekly critiques and opportunities to share research processes. This course helps artists with a million ideas swirling around, or those who simply don’t know where to begin. Students will learn to understand the connections in their life that can lead to the creation of a cohesive body of work. In addition to developing a series, students learn how to write an artist statement and prepare a submission for an artist residency or gallery. Students can work in a painting medium of their choice: acrylic, watercolour, gouache, oil, or mixed media. Previous painting experience recommended. THURSDAYS, JAN 14 - APR 08, 10AM - 1PM(PCT) ONLINE

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Upcoming events at the Vancouver Island School of Art include exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses. Upcoming Events Slide Room Gallery: incoming poems resting Slide Room Gallery: incoming poems resting Upcoming Events Art Makes Life Better Fundraiser Tue, Jun 24 Victoria More info Details Luna Lectures - 100 Years of Abstraction and Women Sat, Dec 07 Victoria More info Details Luna Lectures - 100 Years of Surrealist Women Sat, Nov 16 Victoria More info Details Cocktails By The Sea Wed, Sep 13 Victoria More info Details Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS