Journal of Interesting Animalitious
A dual course teaching the elements of the Journal of Interesting Framework within the subject matter of Imaginary, Expressive Animals.
The Excitement of Painting Animals
The Importance of Finding Your Distinct Version of Interesting
THE BIG IDEA
The Journal of Interesting Animalitious is a 6-week intensive exploration between two ideas, learning how to use a working journal and research process to discover and define your visual framework and giving your imagination and process the freedom to explore painting animals in beautifully wild ways. 20 years ago I had no clue how to find my own style, I just knew I enjoyed painting. Over time, and based on my professional goals, I knew I needed a style, so I committed a year to discovering what creates style for painters, how to choose one I love, and what I really wanted to express through paint and pigment.
The use of a working journal and research process was integral to that journey, and over the years both have completely transformed how I creatively work. The Journal of Interesting courses are specifically designed to teach you the importance and process of using a working journal, how to pose questions and use those curiosities to locate your North Stars, and how to embrace page strategies and creative play as you consider, design, and construct physical ways of painting tied to a point of view and narrative.
THE DETAILS
4 CURRICULUM MODULES (20+ TEACHING VIDEOS) DOWNLOADABLE PDF AND WORKSHEETS
LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS WITH TEACHING, DEMO, CLASS ENGAGEMENT, AND Q&A
6 WEEKS OF TEACHING ALONG WITH A TEMPORARY, PRIVATE FACEBOOK CLASSROOM
EXTENSIVE PAGE STRATEGY AND PROCESS INSTRUCTION
THIS COURSE WILL SPECIFICALLY COVER: EXPRESSIVE DRAWING, BUILDING IMAGINARY ANIMALS, MIXED MEDIA APPROACH TO ANIMAL CONSTRUCTION, SKILL BUILDING FOR ANIMAL EXPRESSION, INTENSIVE EYE LESSON, PLACING AN ANIMAL IN A SETTING, WATERCOLOR STRATEGIES, ACRYLIC STRATEGIES, BRUSH STROKE STRATEGIES FOR STYLE, CONCEPTUAL AND NARRATIVE STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL POINT OF VIEW, STEPS IN BUILDING A SERIES, TIPS ON HOW TO FINISH STRONG
Guidance and instruction will continue for previous JOI students focusing on the subject matters of their choice.
THE SUPPLIES
Because of the personal nature of choice as to what you paint, how you paint it, and which supplies and tools you prefer, there is not an exact supply list for this course. You will choose your own creative container (working journal) which could be loose paper, a bound journal, a digital journal, or an altered book.
I will use and demo watercolors, water soluble tools, expressive sketching tools (graphite and charcoal), on 140 lb. watercolor paper as well as canvas.
You will need access to the paints of your choice, gesso, gel medium. ephemera, and any other creative supplies you LOVE to work and create with. More specific supplies details will be sent January 2nd.
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COURSE FEE $165
“The most powerful lessons I’ve learned are within the exploration of my core beliefs, visual indicators, North stars, and permission to explore what I LOVE and am fascinated by!
This is already showing up in my collage work- I’m taking more risks and remembering that my weirdness is what makes me unique, and to embrace that. I know that I want to explore more magical realism in my work moving forward.”
“My JOI has become a bit of a brainstorm/journal of that healing journey.”
