Sisavanh Phouthavong Houghton
Flower Glitch Oil Painting
Using a visual art style, glitch, that mimics the distorted, pixelated, or color-shifted appearance of digital or analog errors you will explore light, form, and color as you begin to acquire or strengthen your skills in oil painting. You will create your own flower-collage glitch photographic references and use them to better understand values, edges, and color mixing. The class will begin with a review of materials and safe studio practices. You will learn to create your own glitch image, transfer your image onto canvas, and block in local colors using simple color theory. The workshop will also cover how to use your phone to gauge values, adjust for temperature, and create a composition. No prior oil painting experience is required; all experience levels are welcome.
About The Artist
Sisavanh Phouthavong Houghton is a Lao American artist and Art Professor who creates paintings and installations in various mixed media. She merges archival and contemporary imagery to examine the enduring and complex legacy of war, drawing on her experience as a Lao American refugee immigrant. Her artwork explores the collective trauma of past historical wars and holds deeply human stories of memory, resilience, and the passage of time. She received her BFA from the University of Kansas, followed by an MFA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and has maintained an ongoing studio practice and extensive exhibition record for the past twenty years.
Website: www.sisavanhphouthavong.com
Instagram: @sisavanhphouthavong