Hamptons Summer Art Camp, Diving Into Art, Watercolor Painting

Our summer art camp in the Hamptons, Diving Into Art, meets in July for 2 weeks at our campus in Bridgehampton, NY. In Session I, July 18-22, we will focus on acrylic painting, and in Session II, July 25-29, we will focus on watercolor painting.

Watercolor painting is a whole world in and of itself, and paintings in this style give plenty room for the viewer to add his or her interpretation. This is definitely the case in the works of impressionist painters such as Monet, Degas, and Renoir.

An interesting technique to bring out different textures in your watercolor paintings is to use salt in the painting process.

Here is a short video demonstrating the process.

Standing on the Shoulders of the Masters, Diving into Art in the Hamptons

In Bridgehampton, Long Island is an art camp where students learn the importance of standing on the shoulders of the masters, Diving into Art. The idea of learning from the masters is nothing new. Artists learn have always learned by modeling the techniques of prior masters in order to learn the fundamentals which ultimately act as a springboard for you to do your own thing, in your unique way. This concept underscores what happens in our painting classes at our camp Diving into Art. The week of July 18th we will explore acrylic painting and the following week of July 25th, watercolor painting.

We can see played out in the work of Norman Rockwell and Michelangelo's portrayal of the prophet Isaiah from the Sistine Chapel. Normal Rockwell adored the history of art. It is evident in Rosie the Riveter, the Saturday Evening Post cover of May 29, 1943.

Art Camp in The Hamptons, Bridgehampton, Diving Into Art

Diving into Art is a summer art camp in the Hamptons for students during the day (9-3 pm, High School, Middle School), and then in the afternoons we offering classes for adults (3-5 pm). We welcome painters who are new to art to experienced artists. All of our teachers are very friendly as we dive into acrylic painting the week of July 18-22 and then watercolor painting the week of July 25-29, with electives in the afternoon both weeks.

Our classes are all outside, under a large tent, in Bridgehampton and every student has his or her own canvas, brushes, and paint. Our ultimate goal is for students of all ages to learn and refine their skills, and then to ultimately go off on their own and create works in their own way.

The Hamptons has inspired many in the arts with its inspiring landscapes and ocean views, another world away from the pressures of New York City. Artists such as Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Mary Abbott, Paul Jenkins, Ray Parker, Elaine de Kooning, Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, and many others spent time on the craft in the Hamptons. Here is a great shot of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner below.

Get Inspired in Our Summer Art Camp in the Hamptons, Long Island

Our Summer Art Camp in Bridgehampton, New York is called Diving Into Art because our goal is to take the innate passion of each student artist has and bring it to another level in terms of skill, technique, and inspiration. The week of July 18th we will focus acrylic painting and there will be electives in the afternoon such as anime drawing, photography, and more. The following week of July 25th our focus shifts to watercolor painting where students will study the technique on impressionist painters and create works of their own.

There will be a works-in-progress exhibit at the end of each week open to family, friends, and the public where students will showcase their work.

See you in July!

Art Camp in the Hamptons, Long Island this Summer, Diving Into Art

Diving Into Art is a camp for students (M-F, 9-3 pm) and in the afternoons there are classes for adults as well (M-F, 3-5 pm) in Bridgehampton, NY. Each week we explore a different aspect of art with our afternoons dedicated to electives.

This summer July 18-22 we explore acrylic painting and there will be electives in the afternoon such as anime drawing, charcoal drawing, creating self-portraits and more. The week of July 25-29th is dedicated to watercolor painting with electives in the afternoon as well.

Our adult classes will also explore acrylic painting the week of July 18 and the watercolor painting the week of July 22.

We have all the paint, brushes, and materials. Just come as you are and be ready to dive in! See you in July!!