Whether you’re new to painting or believe you’re not creative, this workshop offers a fun and accessible way to loosen up and reconnect with your artistic side.
By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence and skills to continue experimenting and creating at home.
During the workshop, we’ll explore:
- A variety of materials for mixed media artworks
- Different texture techniques and how to incorporate them into your art
- Methods for documenting your experiments and building a personal resource library
- Creating custom papers with layered textures and mixed media techniques
- Enhancing artwork with texture and depth
- Using various resist techniques for washes
- Incorporating stencils in diverse ways
- Highlighting and accentuating textures in your work
- Working with spray paints to achieve unique effects
- Producing a finished artwork that integrates everything you’ve learned
- Taping edges for a clean, professional presentation
Throughout the workshop, I will demonstrate key techniques and provide examples of how to layer, combine, and refine your work for more dynamic and multifaceted effects. You’ll also gain inspiration by observing your fellow students’ approaches, experimenting with different methods, and sharing creative discoveries.
By the end of the workshop, you will have:
- One completed A3 artwork showcasing a variety of techniques and materials
- A personal collection of sample paper swatches in your sketchbook, along with step-by-step notes for future reference
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