Abstract Portraits 2022

“Beauty in the Brokenness - Cubism.”

 

 

Abstract Portraits is a 4 month online art course that will help you to discover the meaning in your artwork. This course will guide you in creating the concept of portraiture and the human form while avoiding a representational approach to reality.

 

Abstract Theme for 2022

Cubism with a focus on synthetic cubism.

(This year’s content will be different from Abstract Portraits 2021.)

 

Artist: Pablo Picasso - The Weeping Woman.

 

What is synthetic cubism?

In Analytical Cubism, the subject is broken down into flattened planes and sharp angles. In Synthetic Cubism, the subject is reduced to simple shapes that are built upon each other. Synthetic Cubism wasn't limited to painting but also included collage. Throughout history, cubism was known as an avant-garde art form that revolutionized the production and the perception of painting and sculpture.

 

Abstract Portraits 2022, will focus on the pieces (cubes) of cubism and how they depict a beauty of brokenness in us.

 
 

What will you learn:

  • How to create in a cubism abstract style, by combining a human face or figure with real and unrealistic objects that create a distorted reality.

  • History of cubism art and how it relates to the most influential art movement of the 20th century.

  • How to build your creative confidence using color and visual sensations as you tap into unreal imagery.

 

Pablo Picasso in his studio.

 
 

Course Objective:

  • At the end of this course, you will be able to create in confidence, discovering the courage and value to work beyond being a perfectionist.

  • You will learn how to create a portrait and human form adding the impact of color and shapes that contain non-naturalistic imagery, the purest form of abstract.

  • You’ll learn how to keep everything on a two dimensional flat plane, becoming a rebel in your creations, rejecting the traditional techniques of perspective and foreshortening.

  • Your art in this course will develop into radical and fragmented imagery.

  • You will create art that questions what is reality and what is illusion.

  • Your abstraction will focus on synthetic cubism, which includes more color, decorative shapes, and collage textures, as well as the contrast between smooth and rough surfaces.

 
 
 
 

But Wait There’s More:

NEW - Curvy Cubism Movement

This new and exciting creative style, has been developed and mastered by the amazing artist, Emma Petitt.

 
 

Meet Your Creative Team

Abstract Portraits 2022 consists of 3 creative team members, experts in their field of creating, who will guide you to enhance your current art style by helping you to see it in a new light rather than focusing on perfection.

 
 
 

What do you get?

Main Lessons:

  • 3 videos, one produced by each Creative Team Member, consisting of 1-2 hours of instructional creating. These videos are in-depth, full-length lessons on creating in a cubism style.

  • Step-by step instructions with supply list.

  • Template or reference image, if applicable.

Bonus Lessons:

  • 3 videos, one produced by each Creative Team Member, 30-minutes in length, offering cubism history, design, demonstrating how to create in cubism style.

  • Includes supply list.

  • Template or reference image, if applicable.

Warm-up Lessons:

  • 4 Warm-up lessons, consisting of 20-30 minutes of abstract creating.

  • Creating tip videos, which will provide assistance with color, design, and shape creating.

Surprise guest Instructors Creative Demos:

  • Two 3o+ minute videos on creating abstract backgrounds and recycling old paintings into a new abstract painting. (See announcement below for artist reveal.)

Facebook LIVE:

  • Facebook LIVE art session will also be available on replay in the classroom for students that do not use Facebook.

  • This Live will provides over an 1 hour instruction on creating the human form in a cubism style.

Free Printable:

As a thank you for joining, Pamela is offering one of her printable color pages that you can print and use in your next creative project.

 

Free Gift: Coloring page printable

 
 

Surprise Guest Instructors:

I am excited to announce a new feature for Abstract Portraits 2022! We will have Guest Instructors who will provide you with a glimpse into their passion for creating abstracts and portraits. These demonstration videos will provide the student with an instructor introduction on how creating abstractly can enhance your artwork.

Our Surprise Guest Artists have been revealed!

Welcome artists Jodi Ohl and Jennifer Bonneteau.

 
 
 
 

Academic Videos:

In addition to your main, bonus, and warm-up lessons, you will also have access to academic lessons.

 

1. The art movement of Cubism

2. Portrait Proportions

 
 
 

What will you Create:

Peek of your Warm-Up lessons.

 
 
 

Is this course for you?

Check out these previews…

 
 
 
 
 
 

Bundle is Available

Can’t get enough creating in abstract, purchase the Abstract Portrait Bundle.

Save $30 by purchasing both years at the same time.