Precourse Live Session

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Welcome Video

Creative Containers Info

Special Supplies Chat

Let's Get Started

Comparing 2 Styles

Collecting Visual Inspiration

Creative Containers

Palette Strategy

Creative Container Types

Take A Focused Look Questions

7 Day Challenge

PreCourse Summary

Costumery Pre-Course 

Our foundational focus must be one what idea we come up with and what structure we wish to focus one. Module One tackles both. 

Module 1 Live Session Recording

Module 1 PDF

Intro to Module 1

Course Overview

Ideas and Intention

Choosing A Narrative Approach

Choosing An Abstract Approach

Daily 15 and What If

Sharpie Shortcut

One Garment Focus

Mind Mapping A Figure

Abstract Concept Map

Planning A Character

Using Pinterest For Focused Research

Golden Nugget Application

Module 1 Prompt List

Module 1 Summary

Module 1 - Idea and Structure

Module 2 Live Session

Module 2 Costumery Folds and Discovery

Module 2 Intro Form and Composition

Studying Figure Placement for Composition

Quick Sketch For Placement Option

Imagination Paired With Loose Abstraction

Watercolor and Loose Stripes

Pushing Bear Contrast

Basic Practice of Form Part 1 of 4

Basic Form Practice Part 2

Basic Form Practice Part 3

Basic Form Part 4

Blending Practice With Two Colors

Planning the Brothers

Glazing From Black and White

Prompts 

Module 2 Summary

Module 2 

Module 3 Live Session Recording

Module 3 PDF

Module 3 Intro

Studying Pattern Strategies

Gathering Collage Elements For Options

Using Dry Fitting For Options

Digital Mix Mash

Altering My Own Image In Canva

Using a Photo Reference For Form Part 1

Using A Photo Reference For Form Part 2

Photo Reference for Light Source

Vine Charcoal for Folds Practice

Moving the Brothers Forward

Week 3 Prompts

Module 3 Summary

Photo References 

Module 3

Live Session Module 4

Module 4 PDF

Intro to Module 4 

Using An Abstract Ground For Abstract Expression

Exploring Simple Folk Art Costumery

Using Clay To Explore Draping

Using Clay Like Fabric

Collaging With Actual Fabric

Trouble Shooting Structure

Using A Personal Connection Element

The Order of Elements Matters

Commit to a Color Strategy

Intro to Goodnotes (Ipad Users)

Module 4 Summary

Module 4

Module 5 Live Session

Module 5 PDF

Intro to Module 5

Asking Am I Done Yet?

Where Are You In The Process? 

Consider Historical Connection

Choose One Historical Inspiration

Embellishments

Altering Fabric Collage

Double Checking Edges

Varnish Options

How to Apply Varnish

Summarizing Our Course

Module 5 Finish Strong

Unless you are painting the nude form, your characters that you create need clothing. Deciding what type of clothes, their structure, the colors and patterns, and their details challenge us to consider WHO we are painting and WHAT they would wear. I come from a family of professional clowns, used to be one, and live in the birthplace of Mardi Gras, Mobile, Al. Costumery plays a huge role in my community and in my fascinations. JOI Costumery is not a course that teaches you step by step lessons to learn to paint like me. It IS an intensive, five-week course to challenge you to consider WHO you are painting, WHAT would they be wearing, and HOW you wish to construct that. You have access to a live and recorded weekly session, weekly modules full of recorded content and instruction, and an active, private classroom that is Ai image sharing safe. (Your images are not used to train any Ai model like FB groups and IG)We use a working journal as a creative container, a place to creatively problem solve based around our research, curiosity, and practice around ideas and style. The first half of our course is tied directly to learning to use a working journal to build a foundation of understanding around your IDEA about costumery. The second half is all about technical ways to apply our framework to our unique approach, helping each painter create their own version of interesting costumery. We will explore these concepts, and many more over the course of the five weeks: Insinuated Clothing vs. Exact ClothingPattern and TextureForm and FoldsPerspective and BelievabilityLight Source and ShadowsColor after ValueTime Period ClothingUnexpected Accessories and Details Narrative and Story Illustration Clothing vs. Expressive ClothingMixed Media and Acrylic painters are my core student based but the JOI Process lends itself to any painter and medium wishing to define their version of beautifully different and interesting. If you paint in watercolor or oil, you can absolutely benefit from the course content and teaching.Course officially begins on June 24th. Precourse begins June 17th. Private ClassroomAi free image sharing5 Hours of Live Instruction, Mondays at 11 Central20+ Hours of video content24/7 access to your course and content Membership in PPOSChool to extend learning your learning community access. Refunds are NOT available after your Module One is available. You may bank your course fee for a different course if needed.

Journal of Interesting Costumery
A Five Week Online Course offering instruction on  discovering your version of beautifully different or interesting costumery!

JOI Costumery

Ardith Goodwin

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