Abstract Painting & Creating Texture
Adult Classes | Available
Exploring the possibilities of creating texture in an abstract painting can be very eye-opening. Learn how to create texture and color by using cheese cloth, molding/modeling paste, and acrylic paint. Other objects may be used, such as shape templates, cardboard, sponges or other things you may find around your house or a store. My teaching style is to encourage engagement between students and instructor, as well as with other students. I want students to succeed on their artistic journey by gaining insight and knowledge. I provide demos, inspiration, and active involvement in my student’s expression while offering guidance and direction.
- You need to be dressed appropriately with closed-toed shoes and an apron as this can get messy.
For the first class, bring only one large canvas (either 24” x 36” or 24” x 48”) and one 11” x 14” canvas.
Either one of these sizes of canvas: 24” x 36” or 24” x 48”
Pack of 11” x 14” canvases
Keep in mind, you may need more canvases depending on how you work, but I recommend purchasing at least two of the larger canvases, along with the pack of 11” x 14” canvases.
I highly recommend using Golden acrylic paints (high flow, fluids or heavy body or a combination). This brand has a high pigment load, and I strongly recommend that you purchase a lot of white.
Also purchase: Golden Titan Buff, Golden Quinacridone Nickel Azo or Azo Gold, Golden Iridescent gold fine, Iridescent bright gold fine and a black or Payne’s gray (I recommend that you purchase some heavy body and some fluid paints, so you can see the difference). You may also use other brands of your choice but I recommend Golden, or Amsterdam. You can also try Holbein, Daler & Rowney, Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher, and many more (this is not an extensive list, just suggestions).
Paint brushes
Palette knives
Plastic containers for water
Palmolive soap
Paper towels or cloth for wiping and cleaning brushes & materials.
Cheesecloth
Molding paste
You may also want to use sponges, or other materials you want to experiment with for creating texture.
You can purchase supplies at: Michaels, Jerry’s Artarama (online), Dick Blick (online), Jackson’s (online), Holbein Artist Materials (online), and many other retailers.
Any questions? Please contact me directly: otis.christine@gmail.com
Christine Otis
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