Master Transcription into Abstraction with Francisco Galárraga
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Master Transcription Into Abstraction explores how historical master paintings can be translated into original abstract compositions. Students will practice analyzing and extracting key visual elements from existing artworks, including color relationships, shapes, lines, values, textures, and compositional structures. Through sketching, color studies, simplification, and experimentation with painting techniques, participants will learn to move beyond literal representation and reinterpret these elements through abstraction. The course emphasizes observation, technical exploration, and the development of a personal visual language inspired by historical painting.
Your instructor has provided a list of materials required to participate fully in this class.
If you have any questions about specifics or what is needed week-to-week, please reach out to your instructor via the email in your confirmation letter.
Standard Introduction to Painting/Drawing Kit Supplies (No need to buy anything new). Students may bring whatever supplies they wish. Paper palettes are accepted but glass palettes (and a palette scraper) are strongly encouraged.
For referenceA limited number of lockers are available with priority to those enrolled in painting classes. Students must register for a locker before being assigned by WSS admin.
Register here: https://reg139.imperisoft.com/WashingtonStudioSchool/ProgramDetail/3638333433/Registration.aspx
Francisco Galárraga
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