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Course Description

In this course, you will make abstract figurative paintings that use a life model as a source of inspiration. You’ll learn how to take the visual information you observe and transform the imagery into something new. You will use the life model as a means of exploring color, shape and paint application, and learn how to evoke the figure through the qualities of your materials. This course will use contemporary and historical painting as examples of how one can derive abstract imagery from real life.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Instructors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Studio
Days
T
Time
6:45PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2025 to Oct 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $575.00 Click here to get more information
Additional Fee(s)
Model Fee $35.00 Mandatory
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 30, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2025 to Sep 05, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 09, 2025 to Oct 14, 2025
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $125 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class. 

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

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