Weeklong Intensive
Abstract Painting Techniques - Large
format welcome!
Join me in my studio for a weeklong painting intensive designed to stretch
your creative muscles. Allow yourself to explore your imagery in long
uninterrupted stretches of painting time in a fully equipped studio. I will
provide guidance and technical support, along with indepth critique as well
as demonstrations of boundary-breaking techniques I use in my large format
pieces. Explore practically everything Golden has to offer including
OPEN, Digital Mixed Media, gels and mediums and grounds. Bring your
toughest questions and your most ambitious projects! Suitable for intermediate
to advanced.
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Materials List:
- Canvases (large format okay)
- Brushes see brush list
- plastic palette knives
- various tools, scrapers, etc.
All paints, gels and mediums provided by Golden.
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Mastering Gels
and Mediums:
Demystify all those acrylic gels and mediums!
This class is an intense, in depth primer for all the gels and mediums
that Golden makes. Really get to know the differences, work with
them and see for yourself what they really do. You will have the opportunity
to make lots of samples of all the different gels and mediums so that you
will understand their properties. I will have many dried samples for
you to compare in a wet-to-dry comparison. Finally understand all
those complex issues such as drying times, pouring and layering, (what
works, what doesn't), what are GACs?, opacity versus transparency and so
much more. Be prepared to make lots of samples. Not a workshop
to make a "painting" but to learn a lot!
Goldens mediums, gels and paints provided.
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Materials List:
- Scissors or Exacto
- Roll of paper towels
- Brushes (bristle various sizes)brush list
- water container 1 qt
- apron or smock
- roll of paper towels
- roll of masking tape
- 2-3 plastic palette knives
- styrofoam paper plates or
- disposable acrylic palette pad
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Free Webinars
I offer free webinars on a variety of topics. All you need to do is
sign up in advance as space is limited. You will need a computer and
high speed access to the internet. It also helps if you have a headset
with a microphone for the computer. If you have a video camera attached to
your computer great! You don't absolutely need it though. We can chat and
interact live. You will receive an email with a specific web address.
On the day of the Webinar go to the web address and enter the Webinar. It's
that easy!
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Materials List:
No materials needed.
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Dazzling Design
Create dazzling compositions in whatever media you choose! In this jampacked
class you will learn not only the fundamentals of design and composition
but lots of ways to create exciting, bold and interesting designs. Whether
you work in paint, quilting, watercolor, clay, fashion, or interior design,
you can put the elements of good design to use. We will start with a broad
overview of design from many cultures and eras via slide shows and handouts.
Each week we will focus on one element of design, and exercises will be done
in class. A class reader will be available online
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Materials List:
- Strathmore series 300 bristol pad smooth 9 x 12
- Nonsolvent markers 6-12 colors including black
- scissors
- glue stick
- Regular drawing pad 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
- Pencils and erasers
- Ruler
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Acrylics A to Z: Charge up your acrylic paintings!
In this overview class, I touch on some of the main acrylic questions you
have such as: color, textures, collage, iridescent and interference, mixed
media and much more. Think of this class as a hands on opportunity
to learn something about almost everything! You will get a chance
to work on your own projects using all the different materials but the
primary purpose of this workshop is to allow you to learn and make samples
of many different techniques and products. You will have lots of samples
to take home for future reference, so next time you go shopping for art
supplies, you will know exactly what to buy! No previous experience necessary.
Golden paint, gels, mediums and boards are
provided.
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Materials
List:
- Scissors or Exacto
- Roll of paper towels
- Brushes (bristle various sizes)brush list
- water container 1 qt
- apron or smock
- roll of paper towels
- roll of masking tape
- 2-3 plastic palette knives
- styrofoam paper plates or
- disposable acrylic palette pad
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Monoprint
without a Press with Golden OPEN acrylic: This workshop will
introduce this exciting and versatile medium. The monoprint is created by
painting directly onto a plate and hand burnishing. This is a unique method
of working in multiple images, incorporating the immediacy of painting with
printmaking methods. By repeating and reworking personal imagery and symbols,
a rich rapport develops between the artist and the print. This unique workshop
will focus on innovative techniques to enable printing without using a
press. Class time will be spent exploring transfer, embossing, stamping,
rubbing, and texture. No prior experience necessary.
Golden Acrylic Colors, gels and mediums, various
items to print with, some extra plexiglas, burnishers, provided
by instructor.
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Materials
List:
- 2 pieces of plexiglass no smaller
than 8 x 10 (preferably 11 x 14)
- roll of paper towels
- various brushes, including small
sponge brushes, bristle and faux sable of varying sizes.brush list
- roll of masking tape
- Japanese teacher's baren Info
- paper plates or disposable acrylic
palette
- 1-2 water containers (1 qt)
- scissors and/or exacto knife
- Printmaking paper - Several sheets
of BFK, Somerset, etc.
- (please no watercolor paper)
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Amazing
Color: Become a color guru! You'll spend
the first half of class creating an intense color wheel which illustrates
how everything about color mixing fits together as a whole, and gives an
astonishing range of colors from only 3 primaries. Learn essential information
about color pigments, transparency vs. opacity, mixing clean colors, glazing,
and using mediums to alter the paint and control the drying time. Follow
up with info and exercises that further hone your ability to mix any color
you see. GOLDEN acrylic paints will be provided for study and the information
can be applied to oil, watercolor, and other wet media. This is a great foundation
for beginners, but even advanced artists will be surprised at how useful
this class is. Free GOLDEN literature, hand-painted color charts, and paint
samples will be provided. No previous experience necessary.
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Materials
List:
All materials are provided by the instructor. $10.00
materials fee
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Acrylics
And Mixed Media: Including the Artist's Book: Acrylic is the
perfect medium for mixed media! In this class we will thoroughly investigate
techniques including collage, gel transfers, rubbing, stamping, stencils
and incorporating digital media. This is a comprehensive class guaranteed
to expand your skills. We will also look at incorporating several techniques
into an Artist's Book Sampler of techniques. All paint, mediums and grounds
provided by Golden Artist Colors.
All Golden paints, gels, mediums provided by the
instructor.
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Materials
List:
- Work in progress (if you have it)
- Canvas, paper or matboard to work
on
- Old magazines 3-5
- Decorative papers
- Scissors or Exacto
- Roll of paper towels
- Brushes (bristle various sizes)brush list
- water container 1 qt
- roll of masking tape
- 2-3 plastic palette knives
- styrofoam paper plates or disposable
acrylic palette pad
- Used hard back book (one that can be altered)
- Roll of waxed paper
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Abstract
And Non-objective Acrylic Painting: Come and stretch your boundaries;
artists of all disciplines will benefit. Explore abstract art, pure form
on the painted surface. Transform reality or develop completely nonrepresentational
imagery. Class supports your process, from accessing your creative source
and gathering ideas, to developing your concepts and visual vocabulary.
Emphasis on composition, color, shape, movement and texture. Experimentation
is encouraged; use collage, mixed media and non-traditional media to enhance
your work. Demonstrations, activities and individual attention as well as
group critiques. All levels welcome.
Most paints, gels and mediums provided.
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Materials
List:
- At least 2 - 24" x 30" canvases
(no smaller)
- Brushes see brush list
- Water container
- roll of paper towels
- plastic palette knives
- various tools, scrapers, etc.
- styrofoam paper plates or
- disposable acrylic palette pad
- Most paints provided: students should bring: Titanium
White,Titan Buff, Carbon Black, Zinc White
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How
to Use OPEN acrylics from Golden: Get ready to have your
mind blown about acrylic paint. The newest paint in the Golden line 'Open'
will blow the lid off the way you paint in acrylic. Do you want longer drying
time? Do you want subtle easy-to-manage glazes? Do you want to work wet
into wet out of doors all day without any fuss? Open is for you. An opportunity
to work with this amazing new paint. All levels welcome.
Golden paints, gels and mediums provided.
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Materials
List:
- Please bring brushes (an assortment including some
soft ones) brush
list
- 2-3 smallish canvases 8x10 up to 11x14
- palette knives
- palette or paper plates
- water containe.
- Please also bring one fresh red apple or fresh green
pear.
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Digital Imagery
and Acrylic Paint:
Experience the almost limitless possibilities with the new Digital Grounds
from Golden Artist Colors. Paint, print, photography, digital, handmade
or reproduced: these seeming divergent media are merging as artists are
experimenting with bringing them together in new, rich, and interesting
ways. This class will teach you how to use the new Digital Grounds to print
on acrylic paint skins, thin sheets of metal (e.g.aluminum), and a variety
of other substrates. Unusual papers, foils, and actual layers of acrylic
paint (paint skins) can receive printed images directly from an inkjet printer.
Work on these images to transform them, seal them, and then incorporate
them into existing artwork - or use them alone. Painters, collage and mixed
media artists, photographers, printmakers - all can expand their image vocabulary
and techniques. All materials will be provided, including Golden Digital
Grounds, gel topcoats, surfaces, and an on-site printer, as well as acrylic
paints, gels, and mediums to glaze, draw, overpaint, collage, and pour over
the digital images. A truly mind-blowing combination of technology and creativity
awaits you!
All paints, gels and grounds supplied by Golden. Digital printer supplied
by instructor
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Materials List:
- Images to photocopy black and white and/or color,
no larger than 8" x 10"
- 2-3 canvases or other supports to work on no larger
than 16" x 20"
- variety of brushes, including a couple of soft sable
or synthetic brushes at least one that is 2-3"
- Roll of blue painter's tape
- water container
- roll of paper towels
- palette or paper plates
- palette knives
- 3-4 heavy stiff p ieces of cardboard 11" x 14"
- one large extra heavy black garbage bag (leaf bag)
please make sure it is heavy gauge
- scissors and exacto knife
- artwork in progress if desired
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Seductive Encaustic with Golden Acrylics:
Intrigued with the creamy translucency of Encaustic or Beeswax? Acrylics
can create a buttery wax-like surface without the heating and ventilation
issues of real wax. Apply "wax" over collages, photos, your artwork, adding
mystery and depth, enriching the images underneath. Explore a range of acrylic
gels and wax-like techniques that will enhance your artwork. No previous
experience necessary.
Golden paints, gels and mediums provided.
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Materials List:
- Canvas, matboard to work on
- Old magazines, photors and/or
decorative papers, broken jewelry, fabrics, etc.
- Scissors or Exacto
- Roll of paper towels
- Brushes (bristle various sizes)brush list
- water container 1 qt
- apron or smock
- roll of paper towels
- roll of masking tape
- palette knives
- styrofoam paper plates or disposable
acrylic palette pad
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Painting
from the Soul:
Consider this workshop as “boot camp” for creativity. People have told
me that this workshop changed their life. For a barrier breaking,
no holds barred painting intensive, this workshop can't be beat. We
will spend the entire weekend blending technique with deep creative process.
Combining painting, drumming, chanting and dancing, you will access creativity
and inspiration at the deepest level. You will make more painting
in this three day workshop than you can imagine. Blast away artist's
blocks!
Wear loose comfortable clothing, be prepared to dance, drum, sing, paint
and have fun!
All paints, gels and mediums provided by the instructor.
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Materials
List:
- At least two blank canvases (24”
x 30” or larger) to the first meeting.
- Poetry, favorite books, CDs, dream
journals etc.
- Music makers if you have them (tambourines, small
drums, rattles etc)
- Scissors or Exacto
- Roll of paper towels
- Brushes (bristle various sizes)brush list
- water container (1 qt)
- apron or smock
- roll of masking tape
- 2-3 plastic palette knives
- styrofoam paper plates or disposable
acrylic palette pad
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FREE
GOLDEN LECTURE: The Golden lecture/demo is a two-hour free
educational presentation on acrylic paints, gels and mediums: an advanced
technical explanation of acrylics, and their inherent possibilities. It
covers information about the different types of pigments, different viscosities
and types of paints, grounds and color mixing. Various gels and mediums
are demonstrated. You will learn how to extend paint to save money, and
how to mix paints with gels to create unique textural surfaces. Learn how
to use different products to make surfaces for watercolors, graphite, charcoal,
colored pencil, oil and soft pastels. Techniques for the use of iridescent
and metallic paints will be shown. The lecture covers lightfastness for
pigments, proper acrylic priming techniques, and health and safety concerns.
Free Packet of Literature and Samples.
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No materials needed.
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