Abstract Painting

ART X 450.10

Through a series of studio-based creative projects, complete at least three works and expand your ability to create a respond to abstract art.

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What you can learn.

Work with oil or acrylic paint on canvas or panels
Improve your color skills
Learn techniques for composition and improvisation
Participate in demonstrations, one-on-one discussion, and group critiques

About this course:

This studio-based course introduces students to abstract painting and expands their ability to enjoy and respond to abstract art. Students improve their color skills and learn techniques for composition and improvisation. The course also focuses on creating dynamic color interaction and compelling pictorial space. Each project addresses these themes in different ways using an open strategy for starting the painting and a process of working through formal challenges. Students can work with oil or acrylic paint on canvases or panels. Instruction includes brief demonstrations, studio projects, one-on-one discussion and group critiques. Students should expect to complete at least three works during the course. Lectures also touch on formalism in relationship to representational art and the impact of form on content.

Prerequisites

It is strongly suggested that students have taken a painting class before enrolling in ART X 450.10 Abstract Painting

Winter 2026 Schedule

January 6 - March 10

Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Ravi Jackson

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Fee:

$850.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

Estimated supplies cost is $100.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

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Discussion

Tue Jan 6, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT