Pickle Street School Studio

A working art studio located in scenic Monterey Township, Michigan

Pickle Street School Studio is a one-room school building renovated and transformed into an art studio offering a variety of arts and enrichment classes and workshops.

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Abstracting the Landscape


  • Pickle Street School Studio 2980 134th Avenue Hopkins, MI, 49328 United States (map)

with Barbara Schilling

  • Two day workshop: Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18, 2024

  • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily

  • $225.00

It can be very challenging when painting the landscape to not overdo the details and the overwhelming amount of information Mother Nature lays in front of us. Finding ways to simplify your landscape painting will offer the viewer a cleaner more direct communication of your story.

This workshop will cover thoughts and ideas on creating a more abstract, less literal interpretation of a landscape painting. We will be focusing on simplifying shapes and using color, brushwork, and design to make a pleasing and compelling painting.

Highlighted as well, will be suggestions for creating energy and mood rather than a realistic depiction of the subject.

Open yourself to a more creative approach to painting the landscape!


MATERIALS

Students will provide their own materials. A supply list will be sent out prior to the workshop.

Contact Pickle Street School Studio to register.


ABOUT THE ARTIST

Barbara began painting in oils as a young girl as well as having a 30-year career in art restoration. Her knowledge of paint handling, techniques, and materials is extensive.

She is a signature member of Oil Painters of America (OFA) and American Impressionists Society (AIS). Barbara received national recognition for her sensitive handling of her flower subjects as well as her bold impressionistic landscapes.

Her work is available in galleries throughout the US as well as online at her website. https://www.barbaraschilling.com

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