Wendy frequently provides her in-person presentation virtually to audiences across the country.  Virtual lectures include:

 

Mediums Well Done: Art Techniques, Tools, And Terms
Do you know the difference between oil painting and acrylic? What the heck is gouache? Gesso? Lost Wax Casting? Artists have a lot of decisions to make about what to use and how to use it. Become familiar with the four main visual art forms (painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture) and why an artist may choose to use certain mediums over others.

 

Building Blocks: The Elements & Principles Of Art And Color Theory
Artists have a broad array of considerations to employ when they’re creating a piece of art. This session will discuss the various “ingredients” that go into an artist’s work and decision-making.

 

Ism Art Fun: The Evolution Of Art Through Time
Art is full of “ISM’s” – time periods of artistic progress and evolution. We’ll discuss some of the predominant styles of art over the last 200 years and how artists blend, bend, or break within these ISM periods.

 

How The West Was Spun: The Influence Of American Western Art
The art from mid-19th century America spurred the idea that America is a country of cowboys and Indians, an image that continues to this day. How did this art become so influential? We’ll discuss the roles of pioneering American artists and how they shaped the image of the American West.

 

Say Cheese: Portraiture
Commissioned portraits were once the best way for an artist to make a living, but then along came photography. While portrait painting didn’t go away entirely, it has definitely evolved over time. How did culture and technology force changes in portraiture? Learn about the various styles of capturing one’s likeness in art.

 

Oldies But Goodies: The Birth Of Venus, The Last Supper, & The Sistine Chapel
Botticelli, da Vinci, and Michelangelo are considered three of the all-time greats in art. What makes their iconic masterpieces worth understanding? We’ll take a deep-dive into the techniques, meanings, and lasting impressions that these three works inspire.

 

Latin American Art:  ¡Viva el arte!
Latin American art is one of the fastest growing segments of museum collections today. Wendy will take you on an exploration of art from Central and South America, including works by names you’ll know (Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo) and many you may not have yet discovered.

 

Pointillism:  “What’s The Point…”
The art of painting with dots predates pixels and digital imagery by 100+ years. While you may be familiar with Georges Seurat’s famous work on the banks of the Seine River, how did Pointillism emerge as an avant-garde movement? We’ll discover other artists who also use this tedious but effective technique.

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