Painting in Acrylics: O'Keeffe-Inspired Jack-in-the-Pulpit Series

Instructor: Aryn Lill, art Instructor and artist who is passionate about helping others on their artistic journey.

Winter has arrived, but your appreciation of plants does not have to stop. In this two-part acrylic painting class focused on the native plant Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) learn and paint through the lens of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Often referred to as the "Mother of American Modernism," O'Keeffe explored nature through bold form and refined detail. Participants will study one of her delicate floral works, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, and learn how she used line, shape, color and composition to create her distinctive paintings.

In this class, you will: 

• Learn about the Jack-in-the-Pulpit: the anatomy of its intriguing bloom, beautiful seed head and preferred growing conditions.  
• Be guided step-by-step through the process of painting using fundamental techniques such as mixing, color value, proportions, composition, layering and impasto. 
• Leave with a finished painting and new appreciation for Georgia O’Keeffee as well as the Jack-in-the-Pulpit.

Instructor Bio:

Aryn Lill is an award-winning fine artist, illustrator and muralist whose public artwork can be found throughout Minnesota. Initially focused on drawing the human form, she later found inspiration in wildlife, dreamy skyscapes and the natural world, which are central themes in her work. Passionate about protecting animals and the environment, Aryn incorporates these values into her art. She earned an A.A. in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles and a B.A. in Studio Arts from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, with a focus on public art and illustration. With nearly twenty years of teaching experience, Aryn has worked with students of all ages and cultural backgrounds, developing an instructional style rooted in classical fine art while encouraging personal expression and process exploration. She founded The Blue Fox, a traveling fine art studio, in 2013, expanding it to offer classes and summer camps across five counties in Minnesota.