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Color, Composition and Contrast: Painting the Model Abstractly with Laura Shabott

Sat, Mar 15

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Cape Cod Museum of Art

March 15 + March 16, from 10:00 - 3:00 pm. The human figure as subject matter has been painted, drawn and sculpted by humans since prehistory. This two-day intensive will focus on compositional structure, color relationships, qualities of line and the power of shapes as they relate to a model.

Color, Composition and Contrast: Painting the Model Abstractly with Laura Shabott
Color, Composition and Contrast: Painting the Model Abstractly with Laura Shabott

Time & Location

Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Ln, Dennis, MA 02638, USA

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The Museum School at the Cape Cod Museum of Art presents:

Color, Composition and Contrast: Painting the Model Abstractly with Laura Shabott

2-Day Workshop, Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, from 10:00-3:00 pm.

Member $165 / Non-Member $180; includes model fee.


The human figure as subject matter has been painted, drawn and sculpted by humans since prehistory. This two-day intensive will focus on compositional structure, color relationships, qualities of line and the power of shapes as they relate to a model. Artists will learn how and why to incorporate Hofmann’s push/pull theory into their own work and gain confidence in how to approach the blank paper or canvas.


Over two consecutive days, we begin with an artist presentation, and move to drawing with charcoal on paper, then make paintings. Through guided exercises, mindful critiques and like minded artists, we will deepen our experience of art making in a safe…


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