The Art of Texture
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Textures breathe life into paintings -- they make your work feel more dynamic, create a sense of depth and invite viewers to connect emotionally. They also free you from painting every tiny detail, because texture often does the work for you -- making marks your hand could never make, in ways that feel fresh, unexpected, and interesting. In this workshop, you'll explore textures using the watermedia of your choice -- acrylic, watercolor, gouache and/or acrylic inks. We'll experiment with professional texturing mediums as well as simple household materials. All texturing materials are provided.
Below are some examples of my paintings using textures and techniques we will cover in class.
Create and Use Handmade Collage Papers
In this workshop, we will create our own collage papers using several fun techniques, with all collaging materials provided. the techniques include printing with gelli plates, acrylic plates, natural material rubbings, using texturing tools, mark-making and spraying with acrylic paints and inks. We will then use our handmade papers, along with the paint of your choice, to create harmonious, finished nature-themed mixed media paintings. Everyone will leave with a minimum of one finished painting, several additional starts, and lots of your own handmade collage papers!
