Therapeutic Finger Painting

Therapeutic Finger Painting

Adult Classes | This program has been canceled

585 Park Street Naples, FL 34102 United States

Studio 202

All levels

10/13/2021-11/3/2021

9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Wed

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$200.00

$150.00

Creating art can be very therapeutic for the soul. This class is designed for creative expression. With the use of your fingers to create, we will push colors across the canvas to express our feelings. We’ll allow colors and shapes to take form as we let go of life’s stresses. Your designs can be completely abstract, or with an eye toward a design. It’s about using your imagination to create and in that process, is peace and calm. The focus is on the therapeutic qualities of creating. You may want to use gloves when you paint, but so much of the joy and relaxing part is using your fingers uncovered, so you can feel the texture of the paint.

  • Masks are required to be worn by all students, regardless of vaccination status.
  • Wear a comfortable shirt, comfy shoes, an apron and be prepared to get messy! Depending on how fast you work will determine how many canvases you will need for this class. I would recommend that you purchase at least six canvases with the understanding you may need more or less depending on the speed of your creative process.
  • Six canvases (your choice of size): 8” x 10”, 10” x 10”, 9” x 12” or 11” x 14”
  • Acrylic paints—I love Golden brand—I would use heavy body Golden acrylics. You can also use Liquitex, Daler & Rowney, Grumbacher, Holbein, Atelier, etc.
  • The brand you purchase does make a difference in color. Purchase colors you would like to use and include purchasing white acrylic paint.
  • If you would like to keep costs low, you can purchase Artist’s Loft paint in the large one-quart containers.
  • You don’t need to buy many colors and the colors you use are completely up to you.
  • Palettes: anything you like, such as another canvas, a palette, a plastic lid, etc.
  • Storage containers for paints you mix (I usually use recycled plastic containers)
  • Water container (you may also want to use a spray bottle)
  • Paper towels or a towel to manipulate paint and wipe your hands/fingers
  • Apron
  • 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