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MY “TYPICAL” WORKSHOP
Ken Austin, NWS, FWS
I have never had a “typical” workshop - because there is no typical class. Each workshop is unique due to the locale, the student makeup, the model’s abilities, etc. I like the students’ individual attitudes and their willingness to explore new areas of expression. This only happens, I believe, when the teacher offers and expects new creative juices to flow.
I teach by offering solutions and suggestions of ways to IMPROVE a painting. I always tell my beginners that to paint in watercolor you must be fearless. The frailest and quietest of people surprise me with their strength in art - it never fails. Classes need beginners (who know some basics), and advanced students who want more knowledge. Advanced students need to see the beauty in paintings by those less experienced, and beginners need to learn how to analyze advanced work.
Finally,we have a lot of fun in my classes. I want students to enjoy these learning experiences. If they do, they’ll go home wanting to paint more than ever before. An awful lot of them tell me that’s just what they’re going to do. |
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