Course "Abstract Сityscapes: Redefining Reality"

NEW ONLINE COURSE

BY TAN SUZ CHIANG

Abstract Сityscapes: Redefining Reality

Learn to express your ideas with the means of abstract art, see how to stylize a reference photo and practice the nuances of rhythm and shape with Tan Suz Chiang

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Style, design, expressionism, and textures – it is all about our fantastic course with amazing Malaysian watercolorist Tan Suz Chiang who creates incredible paintings out of everyday life scenes!

“My works are a combination of my experiences, research, imagination and experiment. I am a product of an education system and lifestyle that perfectly blends both western and eastern influence. With the diverse experiences that I have, I am in an advantageous position to create artwork which is only limited by my imagination”, says Tan Suz Chiang.

With the help of our master, you will learn to stylize reference photos, see how to express ideas with the means of abstract art, and achieve rhythm and balance in your compositions. You will study such topics as shape, space, and detailing under the guidance of our master and take a new step towards your inimitable style.

Sign up for the course, make 3 wonderful abstract cityscapes with Suz Chiang, and get a super chance to monetize your art creating lovely interior paintings!

Tan Suz Chiang,

a master of watercolor,

the author of the course

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Lesson 1

Introduction

Organizational information, how to use the platform. The list of materials needed for the course.

Lesson 2

Heritage of Malacca. Part 1

Here we will analyze reference photos and create the first watercolor layer of our cityscape.

Lesson 3

Heritage of Malacca. Part 2

In this lesson, we will learn to summarize the shape of ancient buildings, redesign the picture, use the method of blank space to change the rhythm of the picture, redesign the rigid building, and strengthen the power of composition.

Lesson 4

Peaceful fishing village. Part 1

Here we will anayze the reference photo, build a composition, and create the main shapes for our painting.

Lesson 5

Peaceful fishing village. Part 2

In the lesson, we will use a flat pen to outline the structure of the building and the ship, piece together the large and small areas, use the details of the ship to increase the visual effect of the picture, blur the background scenery, and make the theme more simple and prominent.

Lesson 6

Rhythm of life. Part 1

Here we will combine several reference photos and create a dynamic effective composition. We will define the needed colors and make the first color layer.

Lesson 7

Rhythm of life. Part 2

Now we will boldly try to destroy the material in the photo, find the focal point of the building to spell out different sizes and areas, and then use the space to spell out the building as you want, free as a game, and pay attention to the balance of the picture.

Lesson 8

Conclusion

Summing up, getting feedback, and doing a creative task using the techniques and knowledge acquired.

Suzchiang Tan

Author of the course

Tan Suz Chiang he graduated from Central Academy of Art (Malaysia).
He is a Signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society USA, Australian Watercolor Institute, Malaysian Watercolor Society, and Singapore Watercolor Society.
He has conducted 9 solo exhibitions and numerous group exhibitions worldwide, winning countless awards for his unique abstract paintings (including the most prestigious awards from Northwest Watercolor Society (the USA), First World Watercolor Competition” (France), Nanjing International Art Festival, and many others).
His works are stored in Johor Art Gallery, Ming Gallery Shuzhou, Nanjing Art Gallery and in private collections in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Poland, USA, Taiwan and Japan.
His abstract and semi-abstract landscapes made in the technique of "intuitive" as well as Chinese traditional ink painting belong to the watercolor expressionism direction.

Here you can find Suzchiang's works

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Certificate of completion (in Premium Plan)

Upon completion of the course for the students of Premium plan we issue a certificate. The certificate could be used as a proof of your qualification's upgrade at work (if it is related to arts) and for your private affairs as a recognition of your mastery in painting.