Level: all

Sunday

Apr 28

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Dana Goodfellow

Fee: $75 (incl all supplies)

THIS CLASS IS FULL.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST, email education@rowaytonarts.org or call 203-866-2744 (x-2)

Due to overflowing demand for Dana’s April 6th workshop, we’ve decided to add another to the schedule.  Feel free to attend both workshops as you’ll be painting different florals in each.

Definition:  Abstract Floral Art is a creative expression that combines elements of abstraction with the beauty and essence of flowers. It deviates from realistic representations and instead focuses on conveying emotions, ideas, or impressions through bold shapes, vibrant colors, and dynamic compositions. By distorting and reimagining floral forms, abstract floral art invites viewers to explore a realm of imagination and interpret the artist’s unique vision of nature’s splendor.

The Workshop:  Join popular and award winning artist, Dana Goodfellow, in this 2hr workshop where she’ll lead students through the creation of an abstract floral painting.   Technique, color, values and composition will be discussed and demonstrated to give participants the confidence and knowledge they need to create a successful floral abstract painting of their own.  This workshop will be taught using acrylic paints.  All supplies and equipment for this workshop will be provided by RAC.  If you prefer to paint in oils, please bring your own supplies.

Suggested Supplies:  All acrylic paints, 12″x12″ canvas  and other supplies will be provided by RAC for this workshop.  If you have some favorite brushes and/or wish to paint in oils, we suggest you bring your supplies with you.

About the Instructor:

Dana Goodfellow is an award-winning painter who works out of her Darien, CT studio. A third-generation artist, her works are based on strong compositions, values and color balance.

A self-described colorist, Goodfellow’s unique ability to blend and harmonize colors was perfected during an earlier decade-long career in the fashion industry in New York City. In the last 20 years she has won many awards for paintings, has been included in several juried and solo exhibitions throughout the Northeast. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the US and has been featured in several local publications. Goodfellow has taught a series of popular art classes at the Rowayton Art Center since 2010.

She is an artist member of the Salmangundi Art Club in New York City, one of the oldest art associations in the United States(members have included American Artists such as William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, George Innis and Don Demers). Goodfellow is represented by galleries in Connecticut, Michigan and New York. Goodfellow has a BA in Art and Art History from Marymount College.