As you know I've been on an abstract kick lately. I really want to try and figure that whole thing out. It's so foreign to me in so many ways and I'm really struggling to create abstract paintings. So, when I got the e-mail from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) here in New York advertising their new classes, I was thrilled to see a studio (i.e. hands on) class entitled "The Materials and Techniques of Abstract Expressionism."
Here's the class description:
This course leads students in a hands-on examination of the materials and techniques that created some of the 20th century’s greatest paintings. An introductory class covers the basics of preparing a canvas and mixing and applying paint, and each subsequent class focuses on a major artist in MoMA’s collection. Artists examined include Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Willem de Kooning. Each week students explore one of these artists through slide lectures and visits to MoMA’s galleries before painting a canvas based on that painter’s work. Combining studio techniques, visual analysis, and art historical insights, this class offers a unique appreciation of how the materiality of paint and the activity of painting affected the development of Abstract Expressionism.
Sounds so perfect, right?! So, of course, I signed up right away and I can't wait for February to be here so that I can begin learning.
The class is taught by Corey D’Augustine. I googled him and he looks like an interesting artist. There's an article about his work here and you check out some of his academic credentials here. I couldn't find a website for him, but I did find some photos of him teaching and one of him painting in a Pollock-esque style:
And here's a photo of a piece of his artwork:
I'm super excited for a new learning opportunity! I'll be sure to share my adventures along the way.
Thanks for stopping by!
I can’t wait to hear how you get on and the work you produce. I am trying abstract myself at the moment, I thought it would be easier, but no, it still takes planning and skill :(!
I can’t wait to hear how you get on and the work you produce. I am trying abstract myself at the moment, I thought it would be easier, but no, it still takes planning and skill :(!
I can’t wait to hear how you get on and the work you produce. I am trying abstract myself at the moment, I thought it would be easier, but no, it still takes planning and skill :(!
I can’t wait to hear how you get on and the work you produce. I am trying abstract myself at the moment, I thought it would be easier, but no, it still takes planning and skill :(!
I can’t wait to hear how you get on and the work you produce. I am trying abstract myself at the moment, I thought it would be easier, but no, it still takes planning and skill :(!
Oho, abstract expressionism, that’s sounds like music to my ears, very interested in your projects; hope you’ll post them!
Oho, abstract expressionism, that’s sounds like music to my ears, very interested in your projects; hope you’ll post them!
Oho, abstract expressionism, that’s sounds like music to my ears, very interested in your projects; hope you’ll post them!
Oho, abstract expressionism, that’s sounds like music to my ears, very interested in your projects; hope you’ll post them!
Oho, abstract expressionism, that’s sounds like music to my ears, very interested in your projects; hope you’ll post them!
Sounds right up your current ally Julie.
I look forward to hearing what you think of it
Sounds right up your current ally Julie.
I look forward to hearing what you think of it
Sounds right up your current ally Julie.
I look forward to hearing what you think of it
Sounds right up your current ally Julie.
I look forward to hearing what you think of it
Sounds right up your current ally Julie.
I look forward to hearing what you think of it
this looks really tempting to me too. You always find the best classes and instead of being jealous of the classes you took, maybe I will just take this one with you. (not stalking you, just your creativity)
When my kids were younger I used to take them to the (free!) parent-child studio classes at the MoMa. THey were the same structure as what this class is… you go in the gallery and discuss the art and then go in the studio to create an artwork based on the concepts you learned…miss those!
this looks really tempting to me too. You always find the best classes and instead of being jealous of the classes you took, maybe I will just take this one with you. (not stalking you, just your creativity)
When my kids were younger I used to take them to the (free!) parent-child studio classes at the MoMa. THey were the same structure as what this class is… you go in the gallery and discuss the art and then go in the studio to create an artwork based on the concepts you learned…miss those!
this looks really tempting to me too. You always find the best classes and instead of being jealous of the classes you took, maybe I will just take this one with you. (not stalking you, just your creativity)
When my kids were younger I used to take them to the (free!) parent-child studio classes at the MoMa. THey were the same structure as what this class is… you go in the gallery and discuss the art and then go in the studio to create an artwork based on the concepts you learned…miss those!
this looks really tempting to me too. You always find the best classes and instead of being jealous of the classes you took, maybe I will just take this one with you. (not stalking you, just your creativity)
When my kids were younger I used to take them to the (free!) parent-child studio classes at the MoMa. THey were the same structure as what this class is… you go in the gallery and discuss the art and then go in the studio to create an artwork based on the concepts you learned…miss those!
this looks really tempting to me too. You always find the best classes and instead of being jealous of the classes you took, maybe I will just take this one with you. (not stalking you, just your creativity)
When my kids were younger I used to take them to the (free!) parent-child studio classes at the MoMa. THey were the same structure as what this class is… you go in the gallery and discuss the art and then go in the studio to create an artwork based on the concepts you learned…miss those!
Is it ongoing? I’d like to take that over the summer!
Is it ongoing? I’d like to take that over the summer!
Is it ongoing? I’d like to take that over the summer!
Is it ongoing? I’d like to take that over the summer!
Is it ongoing? I’d like to take that over the summer!
That’s awesome ! I will be visiting the Museum this summer. can’t wait!
That’s awesome ! I will be visiting the Museum this summer. can’t wait!
That’s awesome ! I will be visiting the Museum this summer. can’t wait!
That’s awesome ! I will be visiting the Museum this summer. can’t wait!
That’s awesome ! I will be visiting the Museum this summer. can’t wait!
This is so exciting!! You are so good at ‘GRABBING’ all the classes that come your way. My blessings go out to you for I know you will be sharing with us what you learn. Living in a big city has its advantages.
THANKS Julie for all you do to help and encourage us to create!
This is so exciting!! You are so good at ‘GRABBING’ all the classes that come your way. My blessings go out to you for I know you will be sharing with us what you learn. Living in a big city has its advantages.
THANKS Julie for all you do to help and encourage us to create!
This is so exciting!! You are so good at ‘GRABBING’ all the classes that come your way. My blessings go out to you for I know you will be sharing with us what you learn. Living in a big city has its advantages.
THANKS Julie for all you do to help and encourage us to create!
This is so exciting!! You are so good at ‘GRABBING’ all the classes that come your way. My blessings go out to you for I know you will be sharing with us what you learn. Living in a big city has its advantages.
THANKS Julie for all you do to help and encourage us to create!
This is so exciting!! You are so good at ‘GRABBING’ all the classes that come your way. My blessings go out to you for I know you will be sharing with us what you learn. Living in a big city has its advantages.
THANKS Julie for all you do to help and encourage us to create!
How exciting for you to have access to such a class!! I too am experimenting with abstract stuff ~ foreign but fun and freeing! Enjoy your class …can’t wait to read about it!
How exciting for you to have access to such a class!! I too am experimenting with abstract stuff ~ foreign but fun and freeing! Enjoy your class …can’t wait to read about it!
How exciting for you to have access to such a class!! I too am experimenting with abstract stuff ~ foreign but fun and freeing! Enjoy your class …can’t wait to read about it!
How exciting for you to have access to such a class!! I too am experimenting with abstract stuff ~ foreign but fun and freeing! Enjoy your class …can’t wait to read about it!
How exciting for you to have access to such a class!! I too am experimenting with abstract stuff ~ foreign but fun and freeing! Enjoy your class …can’t wait to read about it!
I would love love love to take the class. Maybe I’ll suggest it to the local art school here in Seattle. A few weeks ago we visited LA and visited lots of museums. The LA County Museum has some great old Expressionist work. And when I saw some Rothko pieces in person at the Museum of Contemporary Art, I finally understood why they are so admired. As soon as I entered the gallery and looked at those colors, I felt much more peaceful.
Looking forward to hearing more about your Expressionist experiences.
I would love love love to take the class. Maybe I’ll suggest it to the local art school here in Seattle. A few weeks ago we visited LA and visited lots of museums. The LA County Museum has some great old Expressionist work. And when I saw some Rothko pieces in person at the Museum of Contemporary Art, I finally understood why they are so admired. As soon as I entered the gallery and looked at those colors, I felt much more peaceful.
Looking forward to hearing more about your Expressionist experiences.
I would love love love to take the class. Maybe I’ll suggest it to the local art school here in Seattle. A few weeks ago we visited LA and visited lots of museums. The LA County Museum has some great old Expressionist work. And when I saw some Rothko pieces in person at the Museum of Contemporary Art, I finally understood why they are so admired. As soon as I entered the gallery and looked at those colors, I felt much more peaceful.
Looking forward to hearing more about your Expressionist experiences.
I would love love love to take the class. Maybe I’ll suggest it to the local art school here in Seattle. A few weeks ago we visited LA and visited lots of museums. The LA County Museum has some great old Expressionist work. And when I saw some Rothko pieces in person at the Museum of Contemporary Art, I finally understood why they are so admired. As soon as I entered the gallery and looked at those colors, I felt much more peaceful.
Looking forward to hearing more about your Expressionist experiences.
I would love love love to take the class. Maybe I’ll suggest it to the local art school here in Seattle. A few weeks ago we visited LA and visited lots of museums. The LA County Museum has some great old Expressionist work. And when I saw some Rothko pieces in person at the Museum of Contemporary Art, I finally understood why they are so admired. As soon as I entered the gallery and looked at those colors, I felt much more peaceful.
Looking forward to hearing more about your Expressionist experiences.
I’m happy for your good news about taking this class. I don’t know why, but some of my best work came from class assignments, maybe because they force us to step into the unknown and if we’ve learned anything, we make it to the other side.
If any of your followers are interested, you can take some MOMA classes online, here’s the link http://www.moma.org/learn/courses/online#self
I’m happy for your good news about taking this class. I don’t know why, but some of my best work came from class assignments, maybe because they force us to step into the unknown and if we’ve learned anything, we make it to the other side.
If any of your followers are interested, you can take some MOMA classes online, here’s the link http://www.moma.org/learn/courses/online#self
I’m happy for your good news about taking this class. I don’t know why, but some of my best work came from class assignments, maybe because they force us to step into the unknown and if we’ve learned anything, we make it to the other side.
If any of your followers are interested, you can take some MOMA classes online, here’s the link http://www.moma.org/learn/courses/online#self
I’m happy for your good news about taking this class. I don’t know why, but some of my best work came from class assignments, maybe because they force us to step into the unknown and if we’ve learned anything, we make it to the other side.
If any of your followers are interested, you can take some MOMA classes online, here’s the link http://www.moma.org/learn/courses/online#self
I’m happy for your good news about taking this class. I don’t know why, but some of my best work came from class assignments, maybe because they force us to step into the unknown and if we’ve learned anything, we make it to the other side.
If any of your followers are interested, you can take some MOMA classes online, here’s the link http://www.moma.org/learn/courses/online#self
So cool, Julie! Please keep us posted!
So cool, Julie! Please keep us posted!
So cool, Julie! Please keep us posted!
So cool, Julie! Please keep us posted!
So cool, Julie! Please keep us posted!
What a wonderful opportunity. I wish I could do a course like that. But am looking foward to reading all about it from you in due course.
What a wonderful opportunity. I wish I could do a course like that. But am looking foward to reading all about it from you in due course.
What a wonderful opportunity. I wish I could do a course like that. But am looking foward to reading all about it from you in due course.
What a wonderful opportunity. I wish I could do a course like that. But am looking foward to reading all about it from you in due course.
What a wonderful opportunity. I wish I could do a course like that. But am looking foward to reading all about it from you in due course.
Thanks for the information. I cannot get to NYC for the class but I see this instructor has a couple online classes through MoMA. I am interested to hear about your experience and see what you create.
Thanks for the information. I cannot get to NYC for the class but I see this instructor has a couple online classes through MoMA. I am interested to hear about your experience and see what you create.
Thanks for the information. I cannot get to NYC for the class but I see this instructor has a couple online classes through MoMA. I am interested to hear about your experience and see what you create.
Thanks for the information. I cannot get to NYC for the class but I see this instructor has a couple online classes through MoMA. I am interested to hear about your experience and see what you create.
Thanks for the information. I cannot get to NYC for the class but I see this instructor has a couple online classes through MoMA. I am interested to hear about your experience and see what you create.