Presentations

Participants at a workshop on constructing traditional Japanese hanging scrolls lead by Denise Laurin at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Living Creatively sponsors three types of art presentations. Presentations are offered in-person or live on Zoom.

1) Topics in Art History

2) Art Demos

3) Creativity Talks

Art Presentations

Against All Odds: Women in Art History
Art and Ethics
Sweet Home Chicago: An International Architectural Gem
Early Christian Art (Christmas/Easter program)
East Meets West: Cross Cultural Influences
History of Fashion in Art
From Oppression to Free Expression: The Black Experience in Visual Art (February Program)
Happy Birthday, Leonardo daVinci (April program)
Secrets of the Sistine
The Global Present: A Look at Contemporary Art
The Last Supper
The Many Ways to Look at Art
20th Century Isms
Ukiyo-e: Images of the Floating World
Visions of Love (February Program)
What IS a Masterpiece?
What’s My Style? Recognizing Art Styles throughout Time (Series)

Art Demos

Drawing in Graphite
Drawing in Charcoal Pencil
Painting the Portrait in Oil
Using Gold Leaf
Acrylic Collage Techniques
Traditional Japanese Scroll-making
Watercolor Butterfly
Watercolor Dragonfly

Creativity Talks

Making Creativity a Priority in Everyday Life
Expanding Personal Creativity through Mind-mapping
Living Creatively GPS: Creative goal setting for the New Year

90-minute presentation selected from the above list: Zoom: $75 In-Person: $100

Demos: An art project reflecting the content of the art history presentation can be added for an additional fee. Presentations with creative projects are limited to no more than 20 participants. Materials are additional.

Please Note: Denise Laurin has twenty years experience as an artist and college-level professor. She holds an M.A. in Art History, a B.A. in Studio Art and Art History, and is recognized as an Advanced Communicator by Toastmasters International.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

Secrets of the Sistine
October 18, 2021

Hanover Township Senior Center, Bartlett, IL

From Oppression to Free Expression: The Black Experience in Visual Art
October 5, 2021

Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

History of Fashion in Art
October 6, 2021

Arlington Heights Senior Center, Arlington Heights, IL

Bunny Drawing Basics and Beyond Bunny Drawing Basics
July 23, 24, 2021

Peacebunny Cottage, Savage, MN

Envisioning Possibilities for a Transformed Career
Post-Pandemic
June 15, 2021

Self-Employment in the Arts

Via Zoom

Chicago: An International Architectural Gem
May 24, 2021

Hanover Township

Via Zoom

The Last Supper
April 12, 2021

Hanover Township

Via Zoom

A Closer Look: Kara Walker
April 8, 2021

Benedictine University

Via Zoom

Getting to WOW! Portfolio Q & A
March 20, 2021

Self-Employment in the Arts

Via Zoom

Cultivating Creativity
March 15, 2021

Self-Employment in the Arts

Via Zoom

Romantic Visions of Love (Art History)
February 8, 2021

Hanover Township

Via Zoom

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