PAINTING

Painting begins with the development of core observational and compositional skills, including the use of painting and drawing materials.

Throughout the program, students build on their foundational understanding of painting principles to achieve mastery within the discipline and explore broad interdisciplinary study. Electives in Illustration, Printmaking, and Graphic Design are encouraged to enhance professional opportunities. Our faculty of professional artists support and challenge students as they develop an individual vision, voice, and mastery of forms through rigorous studio practice. Visiting artists, lectures, and critical discourse broaden students’ perspectives and stimulate investigations into the historical, cultural, aesthetic, and theoretical contexts of the field.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT OLIVIA HARWOOD

Olivia Harwood has exhibited work at Fuller Rosen Gallery in Portland. Raised in the Midwest, now based in Portland, Oregon, Harwood takes much inspiration from her current environment, previous surroundings, and childhood upbringing. Working mainly with acrylic and oil paint, Harwood wants the audience to be able to connect their memories to relatable images and icons within her work.