Simplify the Landscape: Light and Shadow: Anton Nowels | Online | Oil
- ONLINE on Zoom | November 12,19 & 26th, 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) | Recording available for 2 months
Move between representation and abstraction with award-winning artist Anton Nowels. Attain an understanding of how to simplify the landscape with a focus on Light and Shadow. Artists’ will discover that using the notan and color contrast speeds up the painting process both in the studio and en plein air. The workshop will include discussions of artist using both plein air and abstraction in their work including: Sergei Bongart, Maynard Dixon, Franz Kline, Monet, Josef Albers, Joan Mitchell and More. Anton will demonstrate his studio approach. All levels welcome. Medium: All 2-D mediums (instructor will teach in oils.)
Day 1: Design - Notan, Intervals, Tonal Plans?
Day 2: Color - Contrast and Harmony & Building a Palette?
Day 3: Interpretation - Memory and Deconstruction