Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage.
Recently, as I stood in front of many of his original works a friend turned to me and said, “When I see a Twombly it just makes me want to create”. I agreed with her. Seeing his works invites you to play, explore, experiment. You want to look closer and figure out what he used, why he used a staple or where he brought in plaster.
Growing up I wanted to be an archeologist when I grew up. Funny that is what we become as artists but with storytelling, layers, texture and paint.
EARLY REGISTRATION is open for Cy Twombly with Jeanne Oliver. Early registration is $32 and will go to full price ($58) after the Zoom has been edited and instant access on April 5th. This workshop will have 4+ hours of content. If you are not able to make the live session don’t worry because the high res and edited workshop will be available for you to watch at your convenience within 24 hours of the session. The replay video will be downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.
Techniques Taught
- Short history of Cy Twombly
- Create a chalkboard effect on paper or canvas
- Working with white chalk and white china marker
- Monochromatic works
- Twombly’s mark making language
- Creating layers and texture on canvas
- Works on paper and layering like Twombly
- Exploration of Twombly’s assemblage
EARLY REGISTRATION is open for Cy Twombly with Jeanne Oliver. Early registration is $32 and will go to full price ($58) after the Zoom has been edited and instant access on April 5th. This workshop will have 4+ hours of content. If you are not able to make the live session don’t worry because the high res and edited workshop will be available for you to watch at your convenience within 24 hours of the session. The replay video will be downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.
