NOT YOUR ORDINARY PAINTING CLASS

Blending Art History with Abstract Expressionism

 

“A painting is not a picture of an experience but is the experience.”

Mark Rothko

 

Join Fran Mann Goodman and have that experience for yourself!

 

What is Abstract Expressionism ?

A painting movement that originated in the 40’s and became popular in the 50’s in which artists typically applied paint rapidly and with force to their huge canvases in an effort to show feelings and emotions. In NOT YOUR ORDINARY PAINTING CLASS, there are no pictures of things to make, no thought to give, or goals to achieve. There is only color and movement and energy that pours through the soul.

 

What makes NYOPC different?

You will not only play your hand at the canvas but get to know renowned abstract expressionists on both an artistic and personal level. Every week, there will be a short discussion about an artist where you will explore their painting style and facts about their private lives. Then inspired by what you’ve learned, you will be free to “channel” their style into your own creative endeavor.

 

To enrich your experience, you will combine acrylic paint with a variety of mediums including pastes, gels, and sands, and experiment with various applications including water dripping, paper toweling and acrylic skins, also traditional and non-traditional applicators. Throughout the four weeks, you will acquire knowledge of action painting, color field painting, color theory, and elements of composition. And, as a student once said, “You will have the time of your life interacting with Fran. Her commitment to have you succeed is priceless.”

 

 

4-Tuesday afternoons

1:00pm – 4 :00pm

$225 plus supplies

 

Contact 845-826-0165

[email protected]

 

 

What does knowing about these artists’ private lives have to do with painting?

Fran has discovered that when students learn about their successes, failures and other pertinent facts, they view them not only as icons of their art, but as people they can relate to and be inspired by.

 

How do students feel about NYOPC?

…With each and every class I feel that I am growing in knowledge and understanding of abstract expressionism, and this is coming from a person who painted palm trees, and each leaf was detailed, each trunk looking almost perfect. It was very restricting and very frustrating at times. Painting with you over the years I can say I learned to be free. I am able to paint from my heart without being restricted. Clara S., Deerfield Beach

 

…Since starting your class last September, I have learned so much and come so far and generally have a new appreciation of art. It has brought me so much joy and a new zest for life.  I look forward to every class and producing my art. I am beginning to dream of what I will do next. I love your way of giving “soft” critiques – and never feel lectured. You have a gift – a gentle and expert way about you.  Your teaching style is special and appreciated.  Pam E., Boynton Beach

 

…Although I have had some  background in art when I first started your class, I had never painted  abstractly. Your critiquing style encouraged me to  think about what I wanted to accomplish and ways to go about this. I  know that you work hard in preparing for each class, researching  artists and bringing in pictures for discussion. This inspires us to  explore non-representational painting techniques that could be used  in our own work. I very much look forward to continuing in your  class. Jarrett G., Delray Beach

 

SUPPLY LIST

 

ACRYLIC PAINT — heavy body

 

Yellow Medium Azo

Phthalo Blue (red shade)

Quinacridone Crimson

Naphthol Red

Teal (or in the teal family)

Mars black

Titanium white

Alizarin Crimson (optional)

Anthraquinone Blue (optional)

Pyrrole Orange (optional)

4 Canvases — minimum 16” x 20”, maximum 30” x 40”

Assorted palette knives

Pad of palette paper — white, shiny surface, disposable

Molding paste –heavy or extra heavy

Gel medium — gloss or matte

Pumice Gel — coarse

1” brush

2” brush

Paper towels

Squirt bottle with strong spout

Container for water

Portable adjustable easel that can accommodate canvases up to  36”

 

About Fran Mann Goodman

Fran is an award-winning abstract painter, art instructor, professional speaker and workshop leader. She was formally educated in fine art at Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles in the 60’s.  Although she has only been painting for the last twelve years, she has exhibited in New Jersey, Toronto, Manhattan, and Southern Florida and her paintings are in private collection internationally. Her painting, Bow to Mother Natural is currently on exhibit at the Art Gallery in the Palm Beach International Airport until May. Fran is a member of several art organizations including the National League of American Pen Women and the National Association of Women Artists. (NAWA), and former Signature artist at the Boca Art Museum. Twelve years ago she designed an all-level course she called NOT YOUR ORDINARY PAINTING CLASS which blends art history with techniques and applications in abstract expressionism for beginner, intermediate and professional artists. Fran has taught online and in-person classes at the Morris Museum in New Jersey, and in Florida at the Center for Spiritual Living, Boca Raton Community Center, Old School Square’s Creative Art School, the Burrie Civic Center in Pompano Beach, as well online with her advanced class for the past four years. To date she has introduced her students to over 300 artists, from renaissance to contemporary. Known for her expertise with layering and texturizing, this April she will be presenting a two-day workshop on working with acrylic skins at Gallery 21 in Wilton Manors, the content originally published in NAWA NOW magazine.

 

Both Fran and her classes have been featured in publications nationally and locally including two cover stories in the Sun Sentinel newspaper, Delray Magazine and Boca Magazine. A resident of Boca Raton, she is also a sought-after speaker. In September 2024, along with her solo show, Homage to Color, at the Boca Raton Downtown Library, she delivered a talk on Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Miles Davis as painters.

 

Prior to entering the art world, Fran’s ambitious career spanned thirty years inspiring women’s self-esteem. She created a business that concentrated on women’s feelings toward their faces and conducted seminars and support groups in the United States in Canada. In addition, she wrote a memoir and two screenplays and was featured on national talk shows, in women’s magazines, and The New York Times.  www.franmanngoodman.com.

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