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Painting Foundations Week 1: Exploring the Elements of Art with Jim McGee

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

Date: Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Times: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: $50




Class Description

“Art is an experience, not an object.

-Robert Motherwell 

This class will explore the Elements of Art with an emphasis on Line.  Students are encouraged to experiment with expressive line in a variety of ways that convey emotion.  Students will be challenged to rethink traditional drawing practices resulting in fresh and exciting works on paper.


Supply List

  • Pencils

  • Colored pencils

  • Charcoal, pastel, oil pastel

  • Acrylic paint, oil paint, or watercolor

  • Assorted brushes

  • Your choice of paper: drawing paper, Bristol board, watercolor paper, Yupo (optional), 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 an 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. 

In addition to making art, McGee has been teaching art for over 15 years. He has taught drawing and painting at the University of Utah as well as visual arts at Juan Diego Catholic High School, where he also served as department chair and Visual Arts Director.

When he’s not creating art, Jim enjoys traveling, cycling, being outdoors, and Italian cooking. He currently lives in Holladay, Utah with his wife Brooke, and son Louie.

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