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Make Your Mark...Abstract Expressive Painting

Make your mark! Abstract expressive painting…..find what marks are unique to you and only you!

“Line can evoke an emotional response second to none…..the key element is variety..”….Jenny Nelson

Students will be encouraged by a series of studies/exercises to open up to mark making in a intuitive way. We each have a unique way a mark is applied either by way of writing or painting that helps us to communicate and express shapes, light, form, volume and feeling. Learn to stretch the properties of the mediums you will be using. Expressive mark making creates a flow and rhythm that offers a variety and interest to a piece. Marks are the alphabet with which a drawing is made. Mark making is the manifestation of a gestural energy! Lets discover your energy and create some great art!

Students will create works on paper and canvas.

Class Fee /$55 paid by way of paypal.,,,email rjwillard@centurytel.net If paying by another way please contact Regina Willard at 4172931188…workshop fees are non refundable.

Supply list

Paint acrylic..colors…titanium white, ivory black, yellow light, light red, alizarin crimson, turquoise or viridian, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, magenta ( these are just suggested colors…bring what you have will be fine)

Brushes..assorted sizes small, medium, large ….round and flat.

Pencils, charcoal, water soluble crayons. oil pastels, erasers, markers ..( these are suggested dry writing materials so bring what you have is good!)

Watercolor paper 11x14 size or bigger (16x20 ) ( I like canson paper 140lb)

Canvas….16x20 (2)

Blue painters tape, paper towels, squirt bottle, container for water to clean brushes, palette paper, palette knife to mix paint, white gesso

Any concerns or questions please contact instructor.

Earlier Event: September 28
Private Event
Later Event: October 4
Private Event