KIM GORDON / Creative Aging: 55+ Community Watercolor

2024

Adults age 55+ were invited to participate in a hands-on watercolor workshop taught by local artist Kim Gordon. The workshop introduced participants to the basics of watercolor over the course of four weeks. Participants explored techniques, materials, tools, color theory and value. Basic watercolor techniques included washes, wet-on-wet, lifting, composition and negative painting. The class was designed to be fun and inspirational with a focus on enjoying the process of painting. At the close of the program, there was final exhibition event which gave participants the opportunity to showcase their finished pieces.

The Creative Aging workshop structure and funding was generously provided by Utah Arts and Museums.

About the Instructor

Kim Gordon is a local, Utah-based artist working in watercolor, drawing, printmaking and bookmaking. She is an active member of the Utah Watercolor Society, has exhibited work in many of their shows, and was recently honored with a Merchant Award. She has exhibited work at Snow College Art Gallery, Springville Museum of Art, Spring City Art Gallery and the Sego 3 Gallery. Gordon paints regularly with the local plein air society in Sanpete County, and teaches drawing and design at Snow College. Born in Arizona and raised in Colorado, Gordon earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education from Utah State University and an Associate of Arts degree from Snow College.