WED AM - Special Studies: "Bay Area Figurative Art" with Shirin Nikoukari

Learn about the Bay Area Figurative movement and artists like Nathan Oliveira.

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During the 1950s, a few painters in the San Francisco Bay Area shifted from the prevailing style of Abstract Expressionism in favor of a return to figurative painting. They created what would come to be known as "Bay Area Figurative Art."

In this class, students will learn about:

• The artists from this movement as inspiration for the class: David Park, Richard Diebenkorn, Elmer Bischoff, and few more surprises!
• Each artists' unique style and how to paint figures with a more abstract composition—bridge the gap between abstract and objective art!

Supply List:

• various acrylic colors
• various brushes
• q uality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop
• all your paint stash goodies and supplies
• various found papers or materials to collage with
• 1-2 medium sized canvases, wool panels or mixed media paper

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Class Info:

• Next session: April 23 - May 21
• Cost $199 (5 classes)
• Instrutor: Shirin Nikoukari
• WED AM, 10:30am-1:30pm
• Max 12 students
• For intermediate & advanced skill levels
• ​Age level: adult (18 & up)

Proficient artists who have taken this class may want to investigate our .
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