Abstract Colorado: “From Sketching to Painting” with Christian Dore

Ever wondered how an abstract expression breaks apart an image? This workshop explains the process of sketching Colorado with a unique and somewhat structured technique. This course is devised for keen sketchers and beginners to express their own style while gaining valuable drawing skills. You will create various works that evoke spectacular pieces of work and gain skills that will help build a strong portfolio of sketchbooks. In this acrylic painting workshop we'll go through each stage of the painting from start to finish. Create your own memorable abstract portrait of Colorado, messing nature into your own distinctive style. All materials will be provided. Please make sure to wear painting clothes and feel free to bring any of the following optional additional materials: Sketchbook (copy paper for sketching will be provided) Any additional canvas — preferably no larger than 8x10 (8x10 canvas panels will be provided) Brushes: 1 half-inch angled brush, one 2-inch cheap house painting brush, and a fine-tipped brush (a variety of brushes will be provided) Cloth or dish towel for drying (preferred over provided paper towels as they last longer) Posca pens — 0.7mm in a variety of colors. These can be purchased on Amazon (a classroom set will be provided) Acrylic paints — soft body or heavy body: Feel free to bring two or three additional colors of your choice, depending on the color scheme you’d like for your painting (a good variety of acrylic colors will be provided) About Christian Dore: Born in Kent, England in 1970 Christian Dore spent most of his childhood living abroad. At the age of 13 he returned home to settle in the small village of Shorne in Kent. At 18 years of age he was accepted into The Kent Institute of Art and Design before continuing his education at the prestigious Bournemouth and Poole College of Art. His career began as a motion graphic artist for the BBC as well as MTV and Nickelodeon. After accepting a designers position in Colorado it was there that his artwork truly flourished. After moving to the Colorado foothills it was here that Dore’s work evolved into the work that is owned in private collections throughout the world. Dore’s work explores the impressions of the lush environment around him. He takes the expressive qualities of color and mixes them with a somewhat whimsical narrative to capture his feelings. Dore’s flurry of abstract forms are by no means frenetic and each painting manages to convey a serene moment in time, a tranquil calm. The relentless build up of texture is intentional to convey that of sound and movement whilst meshing nature into his own distinctive style. Register by Thursday, April 10th! Please check your email (and Spam folder) the day before/of class in case of unexpected cancellations. If you're having issues with registration, please email .