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Sequencing

An approach to painting developed at River Gallery School by Ric Campman, Sequencing is a way for both beginners and more experienced art makers to enter the process of painting at a deep and direct level.  Through this process, Sequencing allows you to engage in creating art without self-doubt or other barriers that can inhibit creativity. You engage directly with the paint, surface and tools in a very immediate and tactile way.

Sequencing quickly identifies important elements in our creative work, momentarily suspends part of our thought process, and allows us to begin work without the burdens of self-doubt, memory, and desire. It helps to free us from the idea that quality artwork is wholly dependent on technique. Sequencing emphasizes metaphor, color, light, the horizon, the physical encounter with the paint, and of course, awareness and its counterpart, looking. It offers the opportunity to suspend many of our prejudices and to reformulate and deepen our processes of art making.

“Sequencing is a way for both novice and experienced art-makers to enter the process of painting. We use our hands, no brushes, and allow the magic to happen. It’s a very satisfying and visceral approach to art-making.” — Lydia Thomson

  • Sequencing Workshop
  • Sequencing- Untaping
  • Sequencing Workshop with Lydia Thomson
  • Sequence Paintings
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  • Sequencing Workshop
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Sequence Paintings, Lydia Thomson

“We return to the senses (vision), coupled with action (our hands moving), to paint; our hands and eyes are literally interacting with each other.” — Ric Campman, Co-Founder of RGS

Testimonials

  • "How right you were in saying that our sequences could look very different to us after they had completely dried. I’ve become more aware of how different they look each time I relook at them! And assume that reflects the difference within me each time – What I bring to that moment and I love how this blends into and is part of the wholeness of everything in life. Thank you again, you are a wonderful teacher and a lovely person."

    Louise

  • "Sequencing was, by far, the highlight of my summer. Thank you so much. Honestly and sincerely thank you. Just a magical time that i know i will reflect on when i need some clarity."

  • "In a sense, finding you all saved me in a certain way. I often ignore my need to create art, and when I do am worse off for it. Finding the River Gallery School and especially Sequencing (like so many, I NEVER thought I would paint!) was such an inspiration"

  • "I’ve always thought of oil paints as serious business. The things that go with them are flammable and seem complicated, and the artists I’ve met who use them can sometimes be a little esoteric. But Kimberly brought them to me in a gorgeously simple, uncomplicated and metaphorical way. Truthfully, I have absolutely no desire to ever dip a paint brush into oil paints but I can tell you that I have already ordered a beginner’s set so that I can get my fingers right back into them."