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Deidre Adams
"Intuitive design
in abstract composition"
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September 19-22
$525
"Intuitive design in abstract composition"
Using mixed media to jumpstart creativity
Mixed Media/Fiber Art
Have
you always wanted to try to work abstractly but didn’t know how to
begin? Have you tried working abstractly in the past but found yourself
unsatisfied with the results? The term “abstraction” covers a wide
spectrum of expression, from stylized recognizable objects to
completely non-objective compositions. Starting with a subject of your
choice, we will discuss the various ways to approach abstraction. We
will practice exercises to find inspiration and develop new ideas.
Learn
how to use the design principles of balance, unity, and variety to
improve your artistic compositions. Create more interesting and dynamic
works of art by understanding how to make line, shape, value, color,
pattern and texture work for you. Explore simple, easy-to-remember
“rules” that will make your compositions stronger.
We will
explore a multitude of different techniques for creating visual and
physical texture — Painting, printing, transfers, collage, hand- and
machine-stitching, and layering techniques — on a variety of surfaces.
Students will begin to develop a personal vocabulary of marks and use
design fundamentals to create unique compositional studies for further
development. We will optionally explore some bookbinding techniques to
create a unique, personal, visual journal as a reference for future
inspiration.
Geared toward the intermediate-level artist looking for ways to expand personal creativity.
Supply List
Paints
Bring
a selection of acrylic paints. A fluid consistency will be easier to
work with if you are new to acrylics. Acrylic paints are a good example
of you get what you pay for – there are many levels of quality. You
will be much happier with artist grade paints if you can afford them.
They seem more expensive, but they have more pigment and less filler,
and thus result in richer color. Student grade will be acceptable in
class if you don’t think you will use them again in the future. Stay
away from craft paint.
Recommended brands, in order of quality: Golden, Liquitex, Lascaux, and Blick house brand.
Suggested colors:
Ultramarine blue
Cobalt blue
Alizarin crimson or quinacridone crimson
Cadmium red medium or naphthol red light
Hansa yellow light or cadmium yellow light
Hansa yellow medium or hansa yellow medium
Yellow ochre
Burnt Sienna
Titanium white
Besides
white, these exact colors are not mandatory. You just need a good
selection of primary mixing colors (the first six on the list) and a
couple of earth colors (the next two). 1- or 2-ounce bottles or jars
will be fine. If you already have similar colors, bring them. Or bring
anything else you like to use, including metallic colors.
Gel medium – soft or regular, 8 oz.
Brushes
Synthetic
brushes made for acrylic are best. I like Winsor & Newton
University and Grumbacher Bristlette. Loew Cornell American Painter
seems to be decent quality for an economical price.
Round: 2 and 4
Flat or bright: Sizes 2, 4, 8, and 12
Wider flat brush: 2- or 21/2-inch.
I
have a very inexpensive Creative Mark #40 mural brush (from Jerry’s
Artarama) which works well, and Purdy synthetic house painting brushes
(Home Depot) are also very good.
Palette knife - small, stainless steel (preferred) or plastic
Palette – One or more surfaces for mixing paint. Disposable palette paper is fine.
Small covered cups or plastic bottles for storing mixed colors (optional)
Sketching/drawing tools – pencils, pens, markers, etc.
Paper, fabric, and other collage materials
Several
sheets or a pad of heavier weight paper to serve as a base – Bristol
board or watercolor paper (140# or heavier) will work well. 11 x
14 is a convenient size to transport, but you are welcome to work
smaller or larger.
A good selection of additional papers and materials:
Colored paper, handmade paper, pages from magazines or newspapers, junk
mail, fabrics of various colors and textures, colorfoil, flattened
dried leaves, (clean) materials rescued from the wastebasket, old
drawings or paintings to recycle, etc.
Optional materials
Embroidery
thread & needles, decorative threads or yarn, cotton or wool
batting, Lutradur. Additional marking or painting tools: colored
pencils, etc. Bring materials you like to work with, or try something
new.
Miscellaneous
Cutting tools, your choice: paper and/or fabric scissors, Xacto knife/blades, rotary cutter & mat
Glue sticks
Sketchbook
Reference photos: Color combinations, compositions, textures – anything you find inspirational
Photos of your own work to share with the class
Digital (jpeg) preferred; but hard copy is fine too.
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