Lana Grow AWS

About this Workshop:

Levels Advanced, intermediate and beginners up for a challenge. This class introduces new and experimental ways of painting with acrylics and producing water based acrylic works. Be ready to try one thing after another as we move from transparent to translucent to opaque! We will be exploring the use of: acrylic, heavy gel medium, gesso, stenciling, stamping, gold leaf, texture, collage and other experimental techniques. Emphasis is to achieve line, depth and texture in your work. The focus of the workshop is abstract; however, combining abstract with realistic elements is an option. Students will be working on different hot press surface papers. There will be will exploration of beginning paintings in several experimental ways. Finishing techniques will be introduced and demonstrated. Each day will include several demos and time for the student to work. You will be working on several works at the same time. Working with the student daily, along with a private critique will be scheduled; we will be analyzing our paintings using design aids. Color mixing, using elements and principles of design along with presentations of various design formats will be presented through demonstration and visual aids. Each student will receive a three-ring, extensive booklet of handouts. This contains in depth information on class demos, design, color, inspirational quotes, finishing suggestions, supply sources and much more. You need to be willing to fly without a parachute. Objective “My objective is to introduce the student to new and liberating concepts in water media painting. I want to provide a safe creative environment for you to explore with out production stress. To teach a class I would love to take. Help you retain the new information by providing in depth notes for your at home reference. I hope to tap into your creative spirit and motivate your own authentic voice to evolve. Rather than have a “class room” piece of art, I strive to bring out your own unique creation. These techniques will blend with what you already know and can provide a new direction in your work. A focus of mine is to inspire confidence, leave you fired up, excited to paint, along with exploration of some new ways to finish your work. Every student requires a full table for work space. There will be morning and afternoon demos. Class days and size may limit time with each student and private critique. The student is encouraged to come early to nest in and stay late to continue painting. This class is tailored for five full days.

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