Basic Color Theory

Everyone studies the color wheel at some point in their education.

We revisit these basic concepts when learning to mix acrylic paint.

Acrylic and Mixed Media Intensive

WORKSHOP - JULY 9 and 10:

acrylic and mixed media intensive

All Levels

Many noted artists of the 20th century used collage and mixed media to explore new ideas and develop their aesthetic ideal. Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile materials for painting with collage, assembling a montage and integrating found objects. Artists will begin on Saturday experimenting with acrylic and collage techniques and refine their experiments throughout the the weekend.

A few examples of acrylic and mixed media can be viewed here.

Instructor: Amie Oliver

2 days
Saturday, July 9 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 10 1:00 – 3:30 PM

MATERIALS LIST
vine charcoal (a few sticks)
black pastel (one stick)
masking tape or blue painting tape
utility or xacto knife and blades
ruler
sponge brushes
several pointed and flat brushes
beginner's acrylic paint set (primary colors, earth colors and black and white)
acrylic medium
paper adhesive (YES brand paste highly recommended)
sketchbook
2-4 old drawings/works on paper you would like to recycle
two sheets of large, hot press rag paper - minimum size 22"x30"
charcoal pencils - hard and soft
an old newspaper
small jar of sand, ash or dirt (or other particulates)
old towel or t-shirt for cleaning brushes
paper towels
matt knife
spray bottle with a misting component (recycled from home is great)
one 24" x 24" hard surface to collage on (plywood, mdf, birch and other panels
are available at Lowe's precut to this size)

SUGGESTED (FUN BUT NOT REQUIRED)
water-soluable colored pencils
chalk pastels
GESSO
your art box and any other water based media you enjoy working with

The Painted Collage Workshop

"Three Musicians"

Pablo Picasso

collection of MOMA

The Painted Collage Workshop (Drawing North) All Levels Amie Oliver Many noted painters of the 20th century used collage to express their aesthetic ideals. Explore the creative possibilities of working with acrylic paint and mixed media / collage during this one and a half day workshop.

An album of artwork which employs these concepts and techniques can be viewed here.

MATERIALS LIST
vine charcoal (a few sticks)
black pastel (one stick)
masking tape or blue painting tape
utility or xacto knife and blades
ruler
sponge brushes
several pointed and flat brushes
beginner's acrylic paint set (primary colors, earth colors and black and white)
acrylic medium
paper adhesive (YES brand paste highly recommended)
sketchbook
2-4 old drawings/works on paper you would like to recycle
two sheets of large, hot press rag paper - minimum size 22"x30"
charcoal pencils - hard and soft
an old newspaper
small jar of sand, ash or dirt (or other particulates)
old towel or t-shirt for cleaning brushes
paper towels
matt knife
spray bottle with a misting component (recycled from home is great)
one 24" x 24" hard surface to collage on (plywood, mdf, birch and other panels
are available at Lowe's precut to this size)


SUGGESTED (FUN BUT NOT REQUIRED)
water-soluable colored pencils
chalk pastels
GESSO
your art box and any other water based media you enjoy working with