In this class students will explore the art of pastel painting using the still life as a jumping-off point. working from objects brought by students as well as provided by the gallery, we will explore capturing light and shadow, using color creatively, and setting up an interesting composition.

Class minimum: 4

Class maximum: 10

About the Instructor:

Matias Brimmer is a Michigan-based figure painter and multimedia artist. Matias has always had a passion for the visual arts, and has maintained an active studio practice for a decade as of this year. His work is frequently characterized by violent, gestural mark-making and figures which slide between figuration and abstraction. Check out his work on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brimmer.matias/

ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported in part by CatchMark Technologies, the Michigan Arts & Culture Coalition, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.