CLARTSA103 - Creating a Body of Artwork
One of the most important challenges in an artist’s evolution is to develop a coherent body of work. The through lines that unite one’s artwork can include media, style, line quality, color palette, scale, themes, narratives and more. Collectively, they tell the world: “This is who I am and what I care about artistically right now.” While one’s artistic focus can and should change over time, excavating and elevating unifying elements is a powerful means of spurring creativity and connection. Ellen Orseck helps you uncover your unique creative vision and align your intention and attention through a series of engaging exercises. Explore mind-mapping, idea books and other techniques to develop ideas and mine your experiences. You will create six or more artworks in the media of your choice including painting, drawing, collage or found-object sculpture. This course culminates in the creation of a photobook portfolio and is appropriate for artists who have completed at least one introductory drawing or painting course.
Course Details
Ellen Orseck, M.A., M.A.T., is a Houston-based artist whose artwork has been exhibited across Texas as well as in New York City and Lima, Peru. She has been awarded several commissions from state art councils, corporate collections and private patrons, and was a finalist for the Hunting Prize. Ms. Orseck shows her work at Carolyn Garcia Gallery, Winter Street Studios, Sabine Studios and Mother Dog Studios in Houston. One of her paintings is in the permanent collection of the Myrtle Beach Art Museum, and another is in the permanent collection of The Jung Center, Houston. Her education includes four years at the Glassell School of Art. Ms. Orseck holds a master’s degree in painting from New York University and a master’s degree in museum education from George Washington University. She has taken a course in old master painting from the New York Academy of Art and was among a small cohort selected to participate in an intensive workshop with artist Eric Fischl.
On Campus
This course will be delivered on campus / in person. Parking and room information will be sent prior to the class start date.
Studio art supply lists are shared two weeks before the course start date. Contact cpcoord@rice.edu with questions. Fee does not include cost of supplies, approximately $75 or higher depending on media selected.