Abstract Art Workshops

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February 24-26, 2020 

 9:30 am -3:30 PM 

Art League Of Ocean City

Cost: $200 Members, $250 Non-Members
Please register by 02/23/2020!

Eileen will show you how to let loose and paint like you mean it! In this expressive abstract workshop you will use instinct, passion and intuition as your guide. Free yourself by working on several paintings at a time to keep yourself moving. Learn to use water-media boldly with good composition, strong values and vivid color. Paint over, layer and scrape, to create visual texture, depth, energy and emotion. Integrate collage for visual impact. Learn how to resolve a painting through self -critique. 

Bring your usual painting gear, an open mind, and lots of enthusiasm. There will be plenty of emphasis on creative thinking. Eileen will provide daily handouts and demos. 

There is no pre-requisite for this workshop. Students bring their own supplies.
List provided upon registration.

Supplies for Watermedia w/Collage workshop

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Warm Blue- Ultramarine Blue
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Browns-FW Antelope Brown (in the Acrylic ink) or Brown Madd White –Titanium only .We may be using lots of white paint.

Black - Ivory
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3 sheets of 22”x30”Arches 140 lb or 300 lb watercolor paper, C watercolor paper, you will need a support board and clips or ta (brush or trowel on one side only, let dry, brush mark texture is smooth. Bring flat - do not roll up) We will work one 22x30 she with a coat of gesso applied, then cut into 10x10 squares (for e up), two 1⁄2 sheets + one full sheet size.
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• 5 ounces or more of acrylic matte medium
• Cell phones (turn ringer to mute), please.
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  Palette knife –
• Water spray bottle -large
• 2 large unbreakable water containers such as a low, half gallon
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• Small container of white gesso
• Palette -large, disposable, or use plastic coated freezer paper ,
  container or paper plates. You can also use roll of wax paper a
• Paper towels
• Homosote, plexi-glass or gator board of your choice to tape yo
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• A few small sheets of Wax paper,
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• Drawing pencil,
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Program Description:

Art League Of Ocean City

Cost: $220 Members, $275 Non-Members
Coming Spring 2020  Time TBD
This workshop will expose the student to a new technique and learn the basics of abstraction. Learn about this ancient medium called cold wax and discover its versatility. This workshop is offering you two courses in one, learning a new medium and painting abstract to add to your artistic repertoire.
Note: Cold wax is not the same as encaustics, where heat is necessary to melt the wax creating harmful fumes. This class is appropriate for beginner through advanced levels.
During the workshop you will use instinct, passion and intuition as your guide. Free yourself by working on several paintings at a time to keep yourself moving. Learn how to use this medium along with good composition, strong values and vivid color. Paint over, layer and scrape, to create visual texture, depth, energy and emotion. By manipulating the cold wax, it will allow you and your art to reveal itself.
Students will create their own small cold wax and oil pieces on Arches Oil paper. Bring your own supplies and the usual painting gear, an open mind, and lots of enthusiasm. There will be plenty of emphasis on creative thinking. Eileen will provide some handouts and do demos. Please bring your lunch.