Abstract Painting - Series 1
Dates: Meeting for three Wednesday evenings on January 6th, 13th, 20th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Week 1 – Introduction to Abstract Painting
Explore the history and styles of abstract art through a variety of artistic examples. Students will experiment with shapes, colors, and composition to create their own interpretation of abstract art on a 16 × 20-inch canvas. Individual guidance and all supplies are included.
Week 2 – Big Flower Painting
Inspired by the work of artist Georgia O'Keeffe, students will explore botanical imagery and techniques for creating bold, expressive floral paintings. Each student will select their preferred style and create an original floral composition on a 16 × 20-inch canvas with guided instruction. All supplies are included.
Week 3 – Introduction to Impressionism
Discover the techniques and characteristics of Impressionist painting through examples of historical artwork. Students will experiment with color, brushwork, and light to create their own Impressionist-inspired still life on a 12 × 12-inch canvas. Individual guidance and all supplies are included.
All skill levels welcome & supplies are included. Students should bring an apron or wear old clothes.
About the Instructor
A musically inspired visual artist, Jeanee Bourque has been exhibiting art since 1995. The art has been shown in several galleries in New York City, internationally in the Netherlands, and in worldwide online shows. The art has been juried in national shows throughout the US and abroad.
Since 2010, Bourque has painted live music on stage over 350 times at festivals and nightclubs
throughout the Southeast. In addition, Jeanee has created many art exhibits and managed as Art Director for numerous art events throughout the South over the past 20 years.
Bourque’s art has been in museums, galleries, restaurants, exhibition halls, university shows, and a variety of local businesses. Her designs were selected for public art shows in Columbia, SC: for The Palmetto Steel Tree and the Open Door Projects. In Dec. 2019, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the University of South Carolina in Painting. Since graduating, Jeanee has taught art classes at Gemini Arts, Artistic Aspirations, State of the Art Gallery, and teaches privately to several students. She mentors other artists and encourages them to explore the full range of possibilities in their artwork.
Bourque is a member of SC Artists, Jasper Project, Kolag, Shoppes at Tapps, Art Center of Kershaw County, Greater Irmo Art Guild, and is a resident artist at Gemini Arts at Studio 3. You can follow ArtJeanee on Instagram or on Facebook at SC Music and Art Friends.
Dates: Meeting for three Wednesday evenings on January 6th, 13th, 20th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Week 1 – Introduction to Abstract Painting
Explore the history and styles of abstract art through a variety of artistic examples. Students will experiment with shapes, colors, and composition to create their own interpretation of abstract art on a 16 × 20-inch canvas. Individual guidance and all supplies are included.
Week 2 – Big Flower Painting
Inspired by the work of artist Georgia O'Keeffe, students will explore botanical imagery and techniques for creating bold, expressive floral paintings. Each student will select their preferred style and create an original floral composition on a 16 × 20-inch canvas with guided instruction. All supplies are included.
Week 3 – Introduction to Impressionism
Discover the techniques and characteristics of Impressionist painting through examples of historical artwork. Students will experiment with color, brushwork, and light to create their own Impressionist-inspired still life on a 12 × 12-inch canvas. Individual guidance and all supplies are included.
All skill levels welcome & supplies are included. Students should bring an apron or wear old clothes.
About the Instructor
A musically inspired visual artist, Jeanee Bourque has been exhibiting art since 1995. The art has been shown in several galleries in New York City, internationally in the Netherlands, and in worldwide online shows. The art has been juried in national shows throughout the US and abroad.
Since 2010, Bourque has painted live music on stage over 350 times at festivals and nightclubs
throughout the Southeast. In addition, Jeanee has created many art exhibits and managed as Art Director for numerous art events throughout the South over the past 20 years.
Bourque’s art has been in museums, galleries, restaurants, exhibition halls, university shows, and a variety of local businesses. Her designs were selected for public art shows in Columbia, SC: for The Palmetto Steel Tree and the Open Door Projects. In Dec. 2019, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the University of South Carolina in Painting. Since graduating, Jeanee has taught art classes at Gemini Arts, Artistic Aspirations, State of the Art Gallery, and teaches privately to several students. She mentors other artists and encourages them to explore the full range of possibilities in their artwork.
Bourque is a member of SC Artists, Jasper Project, Kolag, Shoppes at Tapps, Art Center of Kershaw County, Greater Irmo Art Guild, and is a resident artist at Gemini Arts at Studio 3. You can follow ArtJeanee on Instagram or on Facebook at SC Music and Art Friends.