stan kurth Workshop

STAN KURTH 

Born and raised in Phoenix, and painting since he was four years old, He studied English literature and history at Northern Arizona University while completing many courses in painting and drawing. He worked as a graphic designer for 35 years, Stan Kurth currently devotes himself entirely to painting and teaching workshops around the country. His work has been featured in numerous fine art exhibits and publications, and he’s won numerous awards in both national and international exhibitions! Stan is a signature member of several watercolor societies, including the San Diego Watercolor Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (Master), and the National Watercolor Society (Master), Arizona Watercolor Association and Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona.

iImage: Coastal Anxiety - Stan Kurth

This workshop is designed to teach all levels of students to paint intuitively, starting without preconceived notions of outcome. There will be no preliminary planning or drawing. Process will dictate direction as students use watercolor and gouache to implement elements and principles of design. Instruction will start with random marks, then color using a mixture of watercolor and gouache to create a library of design elements. There will be regular comments and evaluation of work in progress concerning relationships between elements and principles. It is entirely possible finished work may be representational, but the goal is work which is compositionally pleasing and aligned with the artist's personal aesthetic.