Paint is a wondrous thing, made from simple ingredients. In this course we will look at the range of paint, from watercolors to gouache, acrylics and oils. We will explore the chemistry of paint, and the nuances of each type, including some projects. I’ll cover quality brands and help you understand paint before you spend a lot on your own materials.

Visual Journaling is a way to express and process emotions and circumstances with materials other than words. In this course, we will talk about journaling materials, tools, ideas and then put those into guided projects so that you can move forward journaling on your own.

Science and art are intimately intertwined. In this course, we will explore the chemistry that makes art work through a myriad of projects and videos connecting the elements to aspects of art making.