Description
DEEPEN YOUR ARTISTIC VOICE (Master class) with Mary Moquin
Dates: Fridays, April 4 – May 9
Time: 9:00AM -12:00PM
Price: $200 Members/$225 Non-members
Deepen Your Artistic Voice: A Six-Week Masterclass for Experienced Painters**
Are you an experienced painter seeking to push your work beyond technical mastery and into deeper realms of meaning and connection? In this six-week masterclass, *Finding Your Artistic Voice: Connecting Intent and Inspiration to Your Painting*, you’ll refine your ability to choose compelling subjects, distill references into their essence, and create art that resonates on an emotional and conceptual level. Through thought- provoking discussions, hands-on exercises, and personal reflection, you’ll explore the “why” behind your art and develop a more intimate connection to your creative process. This course is designed for seasoned painters of all mediums ready to move beyond imitation and craft paintings that are uniquely and powerfully their own.
Course Objectives:
1. Help students understand how to choose meaningful subjects for their artwork.
2. Guide students in distilling references to their essence to create more impactful art.
3. Encourage students to explore their personal motivations and inspirations in art-making.
4. Teach students to bridge technical skill with emotional and conceptual depth.
Week 1- “Why Do You Paint”
Week 2- Distilling Inspiration – “Finding the Essence”
Week 3- Techniques and Tools – “Craft and Expression”
Week 4- The Emotional Bridge – “Your Art as Communication”
Week 5- Refining and Reflecting- “Editing and Staying True to the Why”
Week 6- Celebration and Reflection – “Sharing your Voice”
