Instructor: Marceline Mason

Marceline Mason
Biography: Marceline Mason's paintings are meditations on the urban landscape at night, her work focuses on reversing the role of the figure and the natural world. She depicts trees and foliage as figures set against a human world of light pollution and concrete. Focusing on the application of color, she creates limited, tonal depictions of nature cast in man-made light. In fleeting symbiosis, plant life and natural atmosphere exist alongside traces of human ephemera. These scenes are based on lived experiences from night walks and moments of elation in viewing something beautiful alone. Mason moved to Detroit to receive a Masters of Fine Arts in Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2017). Many of the scenes depicted have been inspired by Detroit and Hamtramck where Mason's studio and home are located. Her work may be found at MarcelineMason.com

Classes by this instructor


FIGURE DRAWING
Working from clothed models, students will learn the fundamental techniques to draw the human figure more realistically.
October 19, 2025 to November 2, 2025, W*215
FIGURE DRAWING II
Gain a deeper understanding of human anatomy, gesture, proportion, and composition in this follow up course. Students will refine their observational drawing techniques while exploring dynamic poses, foreshortening, and expressive mark-making.
November 8, 2025 to December 13, 2025, W*215
NON-TOXIC OIL PAINTING
Unleash your creativity in a vibrant and eco-friendly environment with our painting class featuring non-toxic, water-based oil paints. This innovative medium offers the rich, buttery texture of traditional oils without the harmful solvents, making it perfect for artists of all levels.
October 1, 2025 to November 19, 2025, B*304
STILL LIFE DRAWING
Both beginners and experienced art students will benefit from focusing on observational drawing from still life. This series is an excellent way to build a portfolio and prepare for college-level art classes.
September 27, 2025 to October 11, 2025, W*213