Piet Mondrian is a 20th century Dutch painter, best known for his iconic minimal paintings made with squares and rectangles. He popularised Neo-Plasticism or the De Stijl art movement.

In this class, we are going to be building a framework that is loosely inspired by Mondrian’s iconic paintings, but we’re going to be adding a fun twist to that with Zentangle-inspired patterns. In other words, we're about to dive headfirst into the world of inspired creativity, where patterns meet minimalism, and magic happens!

I am a pattern-loving maximalist, and I wanted to develop a class where I can combine my love for Zentangle with my inspiration from famous artists. Luckily, Mondrian’s paintings offer the perfect template for adding fun patterns!

Whether you are new to abstract art or are an experienced artist, this class will provide a fun and creative outlet for your artistic expression. I encourage you to experiment, take risks, and most importantly, have fun!

This class is great for:

1. Art Students or Budding Artists looking to build a portfolio

2. Art Enthusiasts looking to try something new.

3. Zentangle, Zen-doodle or Pattern Art Lovers looking to infuse new creative inspiration in their work.

4. Digital Artists or Illustrators using apps like Procreate to create artworks

5. Surface Pattern Designers looking for new ideas

6. And, of course, anyone who loves creativity and art!

Throughout the course, I will be here to guide you, answer your questions, and provide feedback on your work. And, at the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to share your creations with your fellow students and receive feedback from me as well as your peers.

This class is a no-judgment zone. We're here to have a blast, experiment fearlessly, and celebrate each other's creative journeys. The skills that you learn in this class are totally transferable, which means you can apply similar techniques to reinterpret works of other famous minimalist artists as well.

My goal is to help you break free from artistic boundaries, so that you can create artworks that truly reflect your unique style and vision.

For the supplies, you have the freedom to:

1. Work on canvas or drawing paper.

2. Use ink pens, brush pens or acrylic markers or acrylic paint

3. Adapt the process digitally using an app like Procreate or Illustrator.

The class projects are open to interpretation, customisation and personalisation, so feel free to use any materials that you are comfortable with / familiar with. And feel free to experiment!

So if this sounds like your jam, meet me in class! I can't wait to get started!

About Me:

Hi! My name is Ridhi Rajpal and I'm a Film-maker & a Multi-disciplinary Artist. I am also a Certified Zentangle Teacher & a Certified Sculpture Painting Artist. I have been teaching on Skillshare for almost 3 years now and I have several classes (11+) on various subjects such as Creative Journaling, Zentangle Art, DIY Home Decor & Painting etc. You can follow me here to stay updated about my latest classes.

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Music Credits:

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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