New!
Painting Abstract Figures Expressively & Imaginatively in Acrylics
w/ Cheryl Waale
All Levels Welcome, Some Experience is Helpful.
Saturday-Sunday / August 15-16 / 10:30-4:30 pm
(Note: this may become an online class, depending on the Covid-19 status)
Cost: $275
Registration: Online or call in 425.697.2787
Location: Cole Art Studio, located on the lower level of Cole Gallery. 107 5th Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020 (or if online, we’ll use the Zoom format)
Description:
Learn to paint an abstract figure with mixed media using collage and other mark-making materials!
Acrylic paintings with a fresh perspective are Cheryl Waale’s niche. She has developed a recognizable style--turning ordinary subjects into extraordinary works which offer many layers of color and texture. Her paintings appear to have layers of stories embedded in them. The results are works that take the 2D medium to a new level.
This workshop is for beginning to intermediate painters who want to experience the joy of creating expressionist works of art. The focus will be to paint figures creatively with mixed media. Cheryl will guide you using the basics of strong design while you build your painting by adding layers of vibrant color with the emphasis on keeping your paintings lively, loose and fresh.
The workshop includes short demos and guidance on laying the groundwork and making decisions that will lead to a painting that will please. You will focus on one painting but bring at least one other canvas or board.
Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for some time, Cheryl will bring a sense of freedom and joy to the process of creating a work that is inspired by pushing boundaries. Be prepared to work outside the lines!
Supply List:
Questions about these supplies? ARTspot staff are happy to help you. Call 425-640-6408 or email at ARTspotEdmonds@gmail.com.
Acrylic Paint - artist grade is best. (ARTspot carries Golden and M. Graham. Either will work fine.)
Basic colors:
Cadmium yellow light
Cadmium red light
Quinacridone Red
Ultramarine blue
Burnt Sienna
Titanium white
Additional colors (optional):
Cadmium orange
Sap Green
Cerulean blue
Dioxazine Purple
Yellow Ochre
Pthalo blue green shade
Brushes and palette knives :
All sizes, but will be working primarily with synthetic brushes — ½ inch and larger. Include a 2” inexpensive synthetic brush. Cheryl prefers flats or brights, with a small round for detail.
Palette knives (metal preferred) - medium or large size with “spring”
Other materials:
2 - Canvases (boards or stretched) or wood panels, no bigger than 16x20
Photo references of images or paintings you are drawn to.
Collage materials — can be almost anything, such as cloth, magazine, newsprint, designs found online and printed to quality papers. Avoid heavy material as it will take too long to dry.
Mark-making tools (optional) such as charcoal, soft pastels, pencils, pens or color shapers
Acrylic Gloss Gel Medium
VIVA or blue shop towels
Spray water bottle
Nitrile gloves and protective clothing or apron
Palette—preferably Masterson Sta-Wet Palette (12x16). This is one of my essential tools because it prevents the frustration of having the paint dry while working.
Masterson Sta-Wet papers (12x16). Papers can be washed and reused.