Abstraction Today with Shane Walsh

Concept

During this hands-on workshop, take an in-depth at strategies for creating compelling abstract drawings and paintings. Expand your knowledge of materials, strengthen your understanding of historical and contemporary abstraction, and identify your individual interests and direction.

Experience

Daily presentations introduce you to the fundamentals of abstraction, as well as a variety of artists. Visual prompts and exercises encourage you to experiment with different approaches, including working with the element of chance or through a formal structure, and, ultimately, invent a new visual language entirely your own. Expect to work on a number of pieces each day. Individualized instruction and group discussions provide constructive feedback throughout the week.

Skill Level

Open to students working in any drawing or painting medium. Some prior art making experience is helpful.

Instructor

As an educator, Shane Walsh helps students connect to the fact that making art is fun and exciting. In his own practice, he makes abstract paintings that are visually thrilling, yet encourage the viewer to think more deeply about what they are seeing. Shane is represented by Asya Geisberg Gallery (NY) and is a co-founder of Door County Contemporary, a three-day art fair held annually in Fish Creek. When not in the studio, he can be found at the beach; swimming as much as Wisconsin’s weather permits. Shane holds an MFA from the University of Washington and teaches at UW-Milwaukee.