At Beautiful/Decay we have been partnering with Craftsy, a cutting-edge, multileveled online art class platform and community that brings art classes to your home with versatility and convenient features. One of the classes at Craftsy that we think is exceptionally strong in content, instructional style and artistic relevance is “Painting An Allegory: Concept To Canvas” taught by artist Martin Wittfooth. For a limited time only, Craftsy is generously offering this class at the deeply discounted price of $19.99 exclusively to Beautiful/Decay readers (offer expires 12/01/14).
Allegorical paintings have solid roots in art history, as demonstrated by some of the masterful 17th century Allegorical works featured here. This classical practice of painting incorporate objects, subject matter and composition as vehicles for symbolism to convey a truth about human existence and engaging the viewer in a visual story.
Wittfooth’s class on Craftsy considers these elements by laying a solid foundation for students to begin grappling with how to develop their visual and narrative content. Compositional styles such as The Golden Ratio, rule of thirds and the Diamond Guide are built off of in subsequent extended classes focused on techniques for laying an underpainting, as well as using Photoshop to develop a compositional concept.
Wittfooth, a NY based artist whose gorgeous paintings have been featured in New American Paintings and American Artist, imparts his professional painting knowledge in 8 different lessons. Students can watch and learn at their own pace, and explore Craftsy for other accompanying free e-guides to assist in the development of their new allegorical works.
Charles Baudelaire said once, “Everything for me becomes allegory.” This statement comes alive in masterful allegorical paintings that activate both sacred and profane imagery into symbolism that speaks volumes. Try your hand at it and take advantage of Craftsy’s exclusive offer for Beautiful/Decay readers and follow this link to try “Painting An Allegory: Concept To Canvas” for only $19.99 for a limited time!
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