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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 53 VISITING ARTIST Painting Architecture in Landscapes (age 16 & up) This weeklong, intensive workshop will focus on painting structures and architecture within a landscape setting. Topics include basic and advanced, one and two point, and simplifying perspective; ways light affect architecture, simplifying complex architectural details; brush techniques for weathered wood, brick and tiles; and dealing with camera distortion. All skill levels welcomed. Jason Tako is a nationally recognized artist who has won numerous awards. Fees: $550(R) $570(N) (5 classes) 105270 Mon-Fri Oct 16–20 9 a.m.–4 p.m. OILS Water Soluble Oil Painting Basics (age 16 & up) Learn the basics while using this fabulous, easy to clean up medium. Learn techniques to create texture and smoothness in basic landscape paintings. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Roxanna (Rocky) Alexander Fees: $70(R) $91(N) (4 classes) 105494 Tue Sep 5–26 1–3:30 p.m. NEW! ACRYLICS OR OIL Painting Luminous Landscapes (age 16 & up) Learn the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists concepts of Cezanne, Monet, and Van Gogh. Learn how to capture sunlight, create deep shadows, and luminous color. Create paintings using a limited palette, complimentary colors, and thick application of paint. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Eric McRay Fees: $88(R) $114(N) (5 classes) 105225 Tue Sep 12–Oct 10 7–9:30 p.m. Color Workshop: Oil or Acrylic (age 16 & up) This workshop will take the mystery out of color mixing. Learn the basics of color mixing with primary and secondary colors; mixing a variety of greens to add interest to your landscapes; and working with compliments to gray colors. End the day with a small painting using what you have learned. Supply list provided on receipt. Instructor: Marcelle Hooks Fees: $37(R) $48(N) (1 class) 105795 Sat Sep 16 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Putting Life Back in Still Lifes (age 16 & up) Use acrylic or oil paints to create fun loving, colorful still life paintings in the tradition of Picasso, Matisse, and Wayne Thiebaud. Learn about techniques and styles of cubism, fauvism, and pop art. Choose your favorite still-life subjects (floral, fruit, food, etc.) while expressing your personal sense of whimsy, humor, and tradition. Instructor: Eric McRay Fees: $104(R) $134(N) (6 classes) 105271 Mon Nov 13–Dec 18 7–9:30 p.m. ENCAUSTIC Introduction to Encaustic Painting (age 16 & up) Encaustic is an ancient painting medium. Colorful beeswax, melted to a liquid is painted with brushes. It hardens immediately and is fused with a heat gun. Processes and techniques such as scraping, incising, transfer, and collate will be used to create unique paintings that can be very textual or smooth like glass. Supplies included. Instructor: Anna Podris Fees: $156(R) $186(N) (6 classes) 107964 Mon Nov 6–Dec 11 7–9:30 p.m. SPRING PUDDLES BY JASON TAKO