Art Journey of Painting
With instructor
Johnny Castillo
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Sun. 10am - 1pm
Course Description
In this artistic journey, our goal will be to learn the rules to eventually break them!
We will be stepping beyond traditional approaches by combining both classical and contemporary techniques. We will initially focus on grasping the fundamentals, but will gradually push beyond our comfort zones and what we see through the manipulation of value, color, composition, execution, and subject matter.
After getting a good grasp of the fundamentals, students will be encouraged to break the rules. Students will have the option to brainstorm unique ideas/compositions to work from while combining previously learned material. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a full spectrum of colors, play with mixed media, different textures, subject matter, you name it! The possibilities in this class will be endless as we continue to push the boundaries, think outside the box, and break the rules.
What You'll Learn
Learning the fundamentals of painting.
Sharpening your painting skills.
Pushing beyond your comfort zone.
Manipulation of value, color, composition, execution, and subject matter.
Explore various styles and techniques.
Build a body of work for your portfolio.
Receive valuable feedback and personalized one-on-one instruction.
About
Johnny Castillo
Johnny Castillo (b. 1995) is a Los Angeles based contemporary painter who investigates his placement in America as a first-generation Guatemalan immigrant. By deconstructing his emotional and psychological experiences, Castillo explores the idea of displacement and inhabiting an in-between world-a place where one never seems to have access to their home country or the American dream.
Castillo was born in Guatemala and was brought to Los Angeles, California at the age of 5. He has experienced the American culture for 22 years now. Unable to visit his home country due to his legal status, Castillo fights to remember what he feels like are now faint memories of a Guatemalan home he once inhabited.
Having obtained an Associate’s Degree in Studio Arts from Santa Monica College, Castillo is currently studying Drawing and Painting at The Long Beach School of Art.
*Contact Johnny at artist@klineacademy.com
Testimonial
Kevin Norris
Classical Drawing & Painting Student
The training I've received at Kline Academy has been invaluable in developing my skill as an artist. The academy's flexible course schedule and variety of classes allow me to dictate the pace of instruction to meet my goals, and its highly skilled staff make learning art approachable. Above all, Kline Academy's supportive environment has made it my destination for learning art over the past year.
