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Experiments in Mark Making: The Expressive Line with Jim McGee

  • Workshop SLC 153 2100 South South Salt Lake, UT, 84115 United States (map)

Date: Friday, December 10th, 2021

Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: $50




Workshop description

“Every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain one when we grow up.”

-Picasso

This class allows students express themselves by tapping into that simple, childhood joy of making marks on a surface.  Students will explore the possibilities of what a humble “line” can be, while creating a series of abstract, expressive works on paper with a variety of media.  We will gain appreciation and inspiration for the work of artists best known for their use of expressive line like Cy Twombly and Joan Mitchell. Please be prepared to get a little dirty and have a lot of fun!


Supply List

  • Pencils

  • Colored pencils

  • Charcoal, pastel, oil pastel

  • Acrylic paint or watercolor

  • Assorted brushes

  • Your choice of paper: drawing paper, Bristol board, watercolor paper, Yupo, etc.


The Instructor

Jim McGee was born in Philadelphia where his interest in art started at an early age.  He received a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in 2001 before moving to Salt Lake City to pursue a MFA in painting from the University of Utah.  Jim has been a professional artist for 20 years, exhibiting his work in galleries and museums, as well as receiving numerous commissions, grants, and awards.