Description

Whimsical Landscapes
Instructor: Sasha Wilk
October 5, 12, 19
$70/Members or $140/Nonmembers

Transform your canvas into a world of play and imagination! This class invites artists of all levels to let go of strict realism and embrace bold, expressive brushwork to capture the spirit of creative, enchanting landscapes.
Through intuitive compositions and vibrant color layering, you will learn to turn rolling hills, twisting trees, and atmospheric skies into dreamlike visual stories.
What You’ll Explore:
• Expressive Brushwork: Uncover methods for adding movement, texture, and spontaneous rhythm to every stroke.
• Whimsical Color Palettes: Experiment with expressive, non-traditional color schemes that evoke mood and wonder.
• Dynamic Composition: Distill nature into playful shapes, rhythmic lines, and exaggerated perspectives.

ARTIST BIO: Sasha is a self-taught painter, printmaker, and muralist, born in the former Soviet Union and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Before becoming a professional artist, she lived many lives: studying behavioral neuroscience, experimenting on the sensory systems of fish, working with sea lions at an aquarium, as a counselor for a girl with autism, as a circus arts teacher, a science teacher, and an organic farmer. These experiences have informed her creative process and inspire her to portray people and animals as complex individuals with rich inner worlds, while celebrating the wonder of nature and interconnectedness. Her journey continues as a full-time artist in Portland, where she lives with her husband, toddler, and two dogs. See her work at www.sashawilkart.com/ or on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sashawilk/

SUPPLY LIST:
Stretched Canvas 11″ x 14″ or larger
Paints A basic set of colors, plus any others you want to bring.
Brushes for acrylics
Palette
Water Container
Pencil & Eraser
Sketchbook
Reference photos: picture(s) of a landscape that is meaningful to you or one that you find charming or enchanting.