Come explore the bold dynamics of ink in this fun four-week series. Using the simple mediums of ink markers, India ink, and white pencil, we will take a different approach to these materials each week as we explore inventive ideas used by other artists. Week one, we will look at British/Caribbean contemporary artist, Chris Ofili’s work, and create our own Line Design Drawing. Week two, we will explore the power of opposite dynamics in a Reverse Ink Painting after looking at the prints of the Japanese artist, Shiko Munakata. Week three, we will venture into abstraction with a Geometric to Organic Collage inspired by the work of contemporary American artist, Ben Pranger. And week four, we will make a Layered Form Drawing using my own ink and pencil technique, which builds the illusion of form on painted shapes. Come join us on-line, all levels of experience are welcome!

Erika Bass is a Seattle Painter/Printmaker with an MFA in Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She teaches art to both youth and adults in a variety of school, museum, and community programs around the Northwest.  Her work has been exhibited both locally and nationally with sixteen years of representation by Seattle Art Museum Gallery, as well as showing in other Northwest area galleries.

This 4-week workshop will be available through Zoom technology. After registration you will receive log in information and other details via email. You will need to download the free Zoom application (https://zoom.us) prior to the class. A stable internet connection provides the best experience. You’ll also need some creative space to spread out in.