Description

Developing an Expressive Series: Discovering Your Artistic Voice
Introduction to Your Creative Journey

Date: Mondays, May 11, May 18, June 1, June 8 (4 weeks)
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Cost: $116 Member/$136 Non-member

All Mediums Welcome!

Embark on an enriching creative journey by developing a cohesive body of work that truly
reflects your authentic artistic voice. This class is designed to help you delve into a visual
narrative, carefully selecting elements that capture your curiosity and interest.
Building a Connected Series
Throughout this course, you will create multiple interconnected works. By focusing on
subjects, ideas, or emotions that intrigue you, each piece will build upon the last, resulting
in a series that resonates with both personal meaning and visual harmony.
Overcoming Creative Hurdles
The primary goal is to empower you to overcome creative blocks and gain confidence in
your artistic practice. We will work together to move beyond obstacles, encouraging deep
exploration of your chosen themes. This process will help you develop a natural rhythm and
momentum in your work.
Fostering Intuition and Enjoyment
As you progress, you will become more intuitive and find greater enjoyment in the creative
process. By moving away from creating isolated pieces, you will discover a sense of flow
and cohesion in your art.
Exploring Techniques and Artistic Voice
We begin by identifying what currently attracts you artistically. Through experimenting with
various techniques and approaches, you will have opportunities to evolve and refine your
unique artistic voice.
Nurturing Personal Connection
Ultimately, this journey is about nurturing your creative process and forging a deeper
personal connection with those who view your work. By focusing on authenticity and
exploration, you will create art that resonates on a meaningful level.

Bio: A native San Franciscan and longtime California resident, Victoria discovered multiple forms of creative art everywhere. The abundance of fresh emerging art and old masters works inspired her drawing and painting at an early age. She majored in acting at Loyola Marymount University and studied costume design. For over twenty years she worked in management in the luxury fashion industry. She loved the passion and creative process of designers. In the 1990’s, she explored fashion design and illustration but found her true life passion was fine art painting. In 2000, she studied with Roger Armstrong, a master painter and school founder at the Laguna College of Art and Design. With Roger as her mentor, Victoria learned boldness and to take risks. “It’s only paint and paper” he told her. Roger introduced her to plein air and shared many approaches to outdoor painting. He was one of the first participants in the famous Laguna Beach Invitational for Plein Air. When he died in 2007, the Irvine Fine Art Center asked Victoria to continue his class. She discovered another ardor, teaching. Her approach, like her mentor, encouraged students to lose fear, take risks and view painting as a process. Her key mantra is “Express your voice.” Later in 2015, Victoria and her husband, Bob, retired to Barnstable in Cape Cod. She put teaching aside and focused on building a body of new artwork, trying out new techniques. She occupies studio space at The Old Schoolhouse in Barnstable Village. She is a continuous participant of the CCAC plein air group and contributed to their second 2019 edition of Plein Air Painting on Cape Cod. She received recognition in several Cape Cod exhibitions. She is a juried member of the Cape Cod Art Center and happily teaching again.

“Child-like curiosity and play remains the most important part of my work. When I trust creative energy and stop my critic’s chatter, my paintings reflect the authentic relationship I forged with the subject. I paint in all mediums, using what feels best for me that day. I remember Roger’s motto- It is only paint and paper!” www.victoriatempletonart.com Instragram:@brushandpenmakeart