Location: Cole Art Studio, located in the lower level of Cole Gallery , 107 5th Ave. S., Edmonds, WA 98020.

With each student painting subjects of their choice or following Kimberley’s demos, she will show you how to build texture and create a painting that expresses your creativity packed with layers of color. Different from some of her past classes, this workshop will focus on learning a variety of new techniques to make your painting fit your unique vision, to create your own personal expressive art.

Kimberley will explore different ways to manipulate paint to create a 3D effect with texture. She plays with color to make you feel you can walk right into the canvas. These compositions created with the finger-painting technique can go together with relative ease. Students already familiar with finger painting gain proficiency from Kimberly’s tips on how to swirl and play with color combinations that illuminate the canvas with bright chromatic light.

Supply List:

One or Two 16x20 gallery-wrapped canvases

Pack of 10 panels or 8x10 canvases to practice

Paper towels

Paint shirt or apron (as finger painting can get messy)

*Nitrile Gloves will be supplied during the workshop. (If student is allergic, it's suggested they bring their own protective, well-fitted gloves to apply the paint with)

Paint: 

Kimberly uses Holbein paints. These can be purchased at ArtSpot in Edmonds. Students of Cole Art Studio receive a discount. They can also be purchased at Blick Art Supply in Seattle or online.

Duo Aqua Water-Based Paint from Holbein:

Imidazolone Orange or Vermillion Hue

Rose Violet

Mauve, preferably (or substitute Dioxazine Violet)

Phthalo Blue

Horizon Blue

Titanium White

Mauve

Lemon Yellow

Cadmium Yellow Hue 

Lavender

Misty Blue (regular Holbein Oil paint)

*Optional Colors

Jaune Brilliant

Ice Green

Yellow Green or Leaf Green