Part of an ongoing series of events focused on art fundamentals, collaboARTive offers drawing on discovery with Sebastian Restrepo. This month's we’ll be talking about collage, approached in a friendly and easy to understand way.
Drawing on Discovery explores the joyful world of collage. This beginner-friendly course is your gateway to mastering the basics of collage art in a welcoming and supportive environment. Ideal for aspiring artists and creative enthusiasts alike, this lesson provides a solid foundation in collage creation through a hands-on and highly engaging approach.
No prior art experience? No problem! Our introductory lesson is designed specifically with beginners in mind. We focus on cultivating your intrinsic creativity by teaching accessible techniques that anyone can follow. By the end of the lesson, you'll be equipped with the skills to create harmonious compositions and bring your unique ideas to life.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
magazines or print outs of images, junk mail, catalogs, etc.
glue stick
scissors
a sketchbook or loose paper
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Juan Sebastian Restrepo is an artist currently based in Florida. Sebastian employs a figurative language mainly using painting and drawing to depict major life events while exploring his intersectionality. He received his MFA in Painting from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute. Sebastian has exhibited his work in different organizations throughout the US, most recently in the New World Gallery, New World School of the Arts, "intersections'' (2023); Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, IL, “Hybridity" (2018); Coral Springs Museum of Art, Coral Springs, FL, “Empty Walls'' (2024). And has been published in numerous journals, such as Quibble Lit: Issue 12, Red Cedar Review: Issue 59.1, Salmon Creek Journal: Growing Pains, and countless others. Also, he currently works as a Visiting Artist in collaboARTive, and Faculty Adjunct in Florida International University and Miami Dade College Kendall Campus. . Visit his website for more information at sebastians-arts.com.