Summer Blues – Meditations with Watercolor and limited palette by Kathryn Van Aernum
Saturday, June 23, 2018
9:00 am - 5 pm with a lunch break
“If you see a tree as blue, then make it blue.” – Paul Gauguin
The first in a 3-part series exploring Primary Color
When Georgia O’Keefe moved to Texas to teach, she limited herself to working with only charcoal for 9 months and then “allowed” herself blue as she developed the vision that we now equate with quintessential O’Keefe. Through limitation we often find expansion; this is true both personally and artistically.
When you think of blue what comes to mind: The Aegean Sea, Elvis, and blue bonnets? Join me for a meditation with watercolor and a palette working only with variations of blue at City Art and paint among the galleries. Working in a contemplative atmosphere we will explore the coolest of the primaries and create a simple book structure containing our investigations.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to step outside of time without phones (we will bravely check them at the door) and our daily grind, bridging mindfulness with artistic process. This workshop is ideal for beginners or experienced artists who struggle with returning to a beginner’s mind.
$155 fee – includes a variety of papers, needles and thread. See supply list at the bottom of the page ...Sign Me Up
“You are a gifted teacher. Truly, this was one of the best workshops I’ve ever attended.” – P.S.
“I learned many new things and so appreciated your mindful approach to art and craft.” – C.C.
Kathryn Van Aernum is a visual arts graduate of Naropa University - the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and the first educational institution in the country to bridge contemplative practice and academic rigor.
While primarily known as a photographer, and photo blogger, Kathryn is also an accomplished watercolorist, mixed media and book artist. She is also a creativity coach.
