Advanced Abstract Painting

Advanced Abstract Painting

Adult Classes | Available

585 Park Street Naples, FL 34102 United States

Studio 200

Intermediate/Advanced

4/22/2024-5/12/2024

9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Mon

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$200.00

$150.00

For more experienced abstract painters, there will be an in-depth focus on palette colors and developing textures. We’ll experiment using materials, such as modeling paste, sponges, and cheese cloth. We’ll learn about the importance of shapes & the importance of layering colors and textures upon each other to create a specific look. This fun interactive class will expand your mind as you execute colors and textures!

  • For the first class, bring one of the 30” x 36” canvases, and the pack of 11” x 14” canvases and the other materials listed on the supply list.

  • Two 30” x 36,” and a pack of six 11” x 14” canvases

    Keep in mind, you may need more canvases depending on how you work.

     

    Acrylic Paint- I highly recommend using Golden acrylic paints. This brand has a high pigment load, and a diverse array of colors to choose from; they also have iridescent and interference colors, which can really enhance a piece. The Golden brand has heavy body, fluid, and high flow paints. You can either purchase heavy body or fluid. Bring paints that you already have for the first class. In our first class, I will go over color choice and why specific colors are so important, so wait until that first class meeting to have a further understanding to expand your palette. After that first class, then you can purchase other paints. You may also use other brands, like Amsterdam, Holbein, Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher, and many more (this is not an extensive list, just suggestions).

    Paint brushes- I recommend a variety: angular, round tip, flat

    Gesso

    Modeling paste

    High gloss and matte varnish

    Palette knives

    Cheese cloth

    Sponges

    Plastic cup or container for water

    Gloves

    Palmolive soap

    Paper towels or cloth for wiping and cleaning brushes & materials

    You can purchase supplies at: Jerry’s Artarama (online), Dick Blick (online), Jackson’s (online), Holbein Artist Materials (online), Michaels, and many other retailers.

    Any questions? Please contact me directly: otis.christine@gmail.com

Otis, Christine

Christine Otis is a freelance artist, writer and teacher. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. She is constantly tinkering with ideas, searching for ways to express and communicate an image or narrative. She encourages and inspires others to pursue their creative outlets. A true creative at heart, she is often heard saying, “I cannot not create.” Visit her site at www.christineotis.com