Design Strategies for Better Paintings – Susan Ploughe

Much of the success of a painting is established before you ever touch brush to canvas or pastel to paper. Taking time to think and plan will result in consistently better work. We will explore the elements that make up a painting and learn how to improve each one.
Topics include choosing subject matter, finding a point of view, arranging the elements (composition), developing a strong value structure, enhancing the focal point, making color decisions, and many other design principles.

This is not a purely theoretical class! You will engage in many hands-on exercises that will enhance your artwork and help you express yourself more confidently.

A supply list will be sent | Lunch included

Date
Jun 19 - 21 2026
Expired!
Time
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost

$245 commuter, $520 overnight
Location
Cedar Valley
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

Organizer

Cedar Valley
Phone
262-629-9202
Email
cedarvalley@ucci.org
Website
https://ucci.org/cedar-valley/
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