Painting With Intention: A Four-Week In-Person Workshop with Charlynn Throckmorton
Deepen your connection to your art and create with purpose. Join artist Charlynn Throckmorton for "Painting with Intention," a four-week workshop designed for artists who want to explore their creative voice while learning new techniques and approaches to painting.
Participants will begin each session by setting a personal intention for their work with the goal of creating from the heart. Each session will conclude with a group critique and reflection.
The workshop takes place at Studio 55 in Martinez on four consecutive Wednesdays from September 24 through October 16, 10:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The cost for all four sessions is $350.
Workshop Structure and Themes
Week One: Figures -From reference photos.
Week Two: Portraits – Develop your skills in capturing human expression and form.
Week Three: Landscapes – Learn techniques to convey atmosphere and light in natural settings
Week Four: Abstracts – Experiment with form, color, and texture to express emotion and idea.
Materials
1. A small sketchbook for drawing and notes.
2. Drawing materials such as pencils and/or pens.
3. Four canvases, each no smaller than 11x14 inches (larger canvases are welcome).
4. Mark-making tools brayers, scrapers, palette knives, old credit cards, limited only by imagination!
About the Instructor
Charlynn Throckmorton is a mixed-media artist with a lifelong passion for making art. She has exhibited in numerous venues and has several years of experience teaching workshops and classes in Benicia. Her approach centers on encouraging artists to create from the heart and explore their unique artistic identities.
What You Will Gain
By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of your artistic voice and new techniques and tools to enhance your paintings. You will also have a sense of direction and style for your future artwork, supported by feedback and reflection during each session’s group critique.
Come paint with intention, discover your style, and bring your art to life in this engaging and supportive workshop experience.