We've been blessed by an incredible string of beautiful sunny days!
I had an absolutely wonderful week teaching at L.O.J. in Edmonds, WA. It was great fun to see all the beautiful things, my students made in the Watercolor Textures Sampler techniques. Such endless possibilities! And then on Sunday, in the Watercolor Flowers class was yet another terrific group of folks. Thanks to everyone for making it such a great weekend.
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I'm really looking forward to my upcoming class, Playing With Plaster on Sunday, May 19th. Plaster is a terrific medium to explore doing textural and 3 dimensional techniques with. And it is much more affordable than using all the tempting acrylic mediums. I really like the surface quality- so smooth, soft and absorbant it takes paint wonderfully.
Here is the workshop description:
Playing With Plaster (No art experience required.)
In this workshop, you will discover how to mix, pour and shape plaster. While it is still wet you will use severals kinds of tools to create the most amazing textures forming: peaks, valleys, windows, deep groves, smooth and rough areas. Stamp impressions into the wet plaster, draw lines or embed objects into it. Once it is dry, you can carve into the plaster creating super fine or deep lines. Highlight all the textures and lines with layers of paint washes to build luminous colors. Learn how to create wonderful effects with painting, sanding, wiping, rubbing, and scraping. We'll begin by mixing, pouring and shaping one painting. While this is drying, we'll work on a 2nd surface which will have been poured and dried, ahead of time for you. Come play with plaster and see what infinite possibilites it has!
Talk about Yummy Texture! Who can resist forming plaster while it is still wet and after it has dried, carving into it and adding luminous layers of paint? Not I!
For more info you can visit my current class schedule.
May Your Days be filled with Inspiration and Sunshine!
