Kimball Geisler Workshop 2027

In this workshop our primary goal is to gain an understanding of the language of shapes, which forms the backbone of good composition. Shapes are everywhere in nature, and as artists it is our job to understand how they influence us when we experience the landscape. Through the concepts of contrast and value structure, we can create powerful, clear shapes that help our paintings to “jump off the wall”.

Once we have established our shapes, we are well positioned to pursue the further concepts that “bring paintings to life” – such as creating realistic form through varied edge work, color harmony, atmospheric perspective, and so much more. The chaos of nature becomes much less daunting when we work with shapes as our foundation.