Aatika Rehman
Aatikah Rehman
About the Exhibit:
My process is built on different stages, starting from scribbling words and sentences. Sometimes my daughters play along with me during this stage, drawing lines and shapes. Then I move to mark making, with heavy body acrylic paint. I start painting with the acrylic colors that I am feeling energetically inclined to at the time. I keep rotating the canvas to find a nice and balanced composition. My abstracts contain many layers, each layer building depth and harmony among them. All of my work is intuitive, so when starting a canvas, I have no idea how it’s going to end up. And that excites me so much. Every blank canvas feels like an adventure, a playground but with no rules to follow. Really, who likes to play by the rules anyway? Not me!!!!
About the artist:
My name is Aatika Rehman & I am a modern abstract painter exploring the relationship between art and healing. My work is currently motivated by the energy I feel in vibrant and luscious pigments. I am exploring the dynamics of the effect that colors have on us on a daily basis. I believe that every color radiates energy which can be felt by the observer. I also think that how one views a piece of art depends on where they are on the journey of life. My goal is to create an emotional stimulation which is calming, healing & joyful. To bring it all together I want my art to bring excitement & curiosity in your life & to be in a home where there is love, laughter and happiness.
Yoga @The Sluice
September 21st, 9:30am
Come join us for a rejuvenating yoga session at The Sluice with the amazing instructor YogiMeggy! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, all levels are welcome. Grab your mat and join us for a blissful yoga experience!
$12 Suggested Donation
Intro to Watercolor
Thursday nights in September 12 - Oct. 10
The goal of this class is to find the delight and playfulness of watercolor. We will cover the basics of watercolor from color charts, to painting a still life, and composing a landscape painting. Most of the class will be spent on practicing watercolor technique within the context of the elements of art. The intent is to inspire you to take your paints to the mountains or on your next trip and create a venue for you to be able to soak in the beauty of nature
Beyond Essentials
Mondays at 7pm, September 16 - Oct. 15
A more in depth look at color theory, composition, and sketchbook development. Taking the concepts you have been introduced to and putting them into practice from a variety of angles.