Strip it down and discover the power of simplicity in Bare Essentials: Approaches to Abstraction. This engaging class invites artists to move beyond detail and focus on what truly matters—learning how to distill subjects down to their most essential forms.

Inspired by the bold, simplified works of artists like Piet Mondrian and Kazimir Malevich, students will explore how to use geometric shapes, expressive lines, and intentional blocks of color to create striking, minimalist compositions. Through guided exercises and creative experimentation, you’ll learn how less can truly become more.

This class also encourages thinking outside the traditional canvas. Work with alternative surfaces such as folded paper, wooden blocks, and other unexpected materials to add dimension, texture, and visual impact to your pieces.

Perfect for artists looking to loosen up their style or explore a more modern, conceptual approach, this class is all about clarity, creativity, and discovering beauty in the essentials.