141-2D Design: Foundations of Art
In Person | Available
Ready to start your artistic journey or refresh your skills? Join acclaimed artist and instructor Wes Sherman for an inspiring 2D Design class.
Dive into the essential elements and principles of design—line, shape, perspective, tone, color, and balance—through hands-on projects. Express yourself through collage, drawing, and painting as you build a strong visual foundation in a supportive, engaging environment. Discover new ways to apply design concepts, foster observation skills, and develop personal style with expert guidance. Whether you're a beginner or returning to art, this class offers the perfect space to develop your creativity and confidence. Enroll now and let your imagination thrive!
For students ages 16 and up, welcoming all skill levels!
Note: There is no class on 1/19 and 2/16
To help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, we ask students to review and follow The Center's Policies and Procedures available on our website. Students who cannot comply with these guidelines may be asked to leave class, and refunds will not be issued in these cases.
- Paper - 8.5” X 11” Wet Media Sketchbook (spiral bound; no drawing pads) (Canson All Media sketchbook or Strathmore Visual Journal – they contain wet media paper.)
- Bristol board (18” x 24”) (optional)
- Black Drawing Paper or color pastel paper if you have it. (optional)
- Drawing pencils (4H, 2H, H, 2B, 4B)
- Paint: Gouache, Watercolors, Acrylic, or Oil (your preference)
- 3 brushes (varying sizes)
- Plastic palette or plastic surface to mix paint
- Colored pencils (optional)
Wes Sherman
Artist Wes Sherman has been painting since 1992 and has been included in hundreds of exhibitions across the county and Europe.. He received his MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in 2003. Sherman has been a visiting artist at many universities and the recipient of a fellowship for painting from New Jersey Council of the Arts. For the past 15 years Sherman has focused on landscape painting, in particular en plein air painting.
He is the chair of exhibitions at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster, New Jersey.