april 14-16 (sun-tues) (Portland, OR) art and soul 3 day workshop - freedom to create - - info and registration
This is an open level class as there is plenty to be learned by someone who has never painted before or those who are full time artists and teachers. A mix of demonstration, lecture and hands on painting will introduce students to my ideas, techniques and the concepts that motivate my work.
In this mixed-media painting class you will learn to create paintings that emerge from an abstract base of markings, colors, line, and shape to form expressive and organic creations. Students will learn painting and mark making techniques that will encourage imagery and connection to their work.
april 17 2024 (wednesday) (Portland, OR) art and soul 1 day workshop - Ancient Faces - Experimental Painting - - info and registration
This class is open to all levels including those who have never painted before. this is a great class for anyone who has struggled with or would simply like to explore new and expressed ways of creating faces. using fun simple techniqes we will carve imagery into - ez carve printing blocks, and experiment with mono printing. allowing us to print the imagery in a variety of ways. its more about the way we print the image then the complexity of the carving. in most cases the simpiler the better. Once we have experimented with carving and printing we will be ready to work the pieces into expressed artifacts. reshaping, and reworking the imagery in ways that give it an aged and weathered look. we will use text and symbols to add meaning and question within the work.
--------------- 1 of 3 individual 5 day workshops at my portland studio -------------------
june 5-9th (wed-sun) (Portland, OR) location - Jesse Reno and Melissa Monroe studio located in NE Portland, 97220 - - info and registration
Class Description
My classes are accessible to those who have never painted or drawn in their lives, and will teach even the most seasoned artists new ways of creating and addressing their work.
With a daily schedule of demonstration and lecture.
each day will include various painting demos on techniques, and engagements in the creative process.
we will combine these lessons to create pieces rich in variation, and ideas that enocurage dialogue within the work.
--------------- 2 of 3 individual 5 day workshops at my portland studio -------------------
Class Description
My classes are accessible to those who have never painted or drawn in their lives, and will teach even the most seasoned artists new ways of creating and addressing their work.
With a daily schedule of demonstration and lecture.
each day will include various painting demos on techniques, and engagements in the creative process.
we will combine these lessons to create pieces rich in variation, and ideas that enocurage dialogue within the work.
------------- 3 of 3 individual 5 day workshops at my portland studio -------------------
Class Description
My classes are accessible to those who have never painted or drawn in their lives, and will teach even the most seasoned artists new ways of creating and addressing their work.
With a daily schedule of demonstration and lecture.
each day will include various painting demos on techniques, and engagements in the creative process.
we will combine these lessons to create pieces rich in variation, and ideas that enocurage dialogue within the work.
click the image above to see my talk at the national art eductors association in chicago - its an our long talk i gave on how i became a self supported artist - it will give you a great insight to my ideas, and how i got here.
Click the video above to see an Oregon Public Broadcasting feature about my classes
Video of recent workshops at my new studio in Portland, OR
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WHAT TO EXPECT...
The techniques and underlying ideas focus on staying expressed within our process. not worrying about making mistakes rather learning to adapt fix and use our mistakes to create images that would otherwise not be possible. building a flow that teaches us to observe and follow freely based on our feelings about our work. teaching us to change directions to find new and unimaginable outcomes. a process built on experimentation and exploration.
Click the image below to watch a video that will give you a good idea of my teaching style. in this video i discuss my motivations and ideas while working on a 8x12ft painting taking you through my process.
"Working with Jesse gets my creative juices flowing. He reminds me to dance with the paint, not to force a solution on the painting, but to respond to a combination of what is within me and what emerges on the canvas. Jesse's unique approach to life and painting inspire me to be more appreciative and curious about what I will discover next with the brush. He reminds me to be fascinated, patient, strong, gentle, delighted, and bold." - Jacqui Beck
"I have taken 4 workshops with Jesse-each one I gained RENEWED perspective on approaching paintings from an "UNPLANNED" approach. He uses a variety of creative prompts, mark making, and exercise to jump start the creative process. I enjoyed his mix of class techniques-fast paced prompts, live demonstrations, and plenty of time to work independently with his guidance and input. Along with strengthening my painting techniques, I have also applied his techniques to my art journaling and have gained a new found trust in the creative process" - Jo K. Quetsch
"I've taken both a two day and a five day class with Jesse. The two day class gave me all the basics of his process. I credit him with being the person who got me painting. The five day class not only helped me to better understand his process, but it also made me be more aware of the choices - in particular, the choices I make regarding "contrast" in my paintings - in color, intensity, size and texture. The structure of his classes, with both demo time and work time keep things moving and allow plenty of time for questions and practice. His way of talking aloud while he is painting is really a helpful teaching tool. Jesse is funny and supportive. He understands that art is life and life is art. I loved painting with him!" - Samyak Yamauchi
