THU AM - Big & Bad Abstracts: Level 3 with Kristen

Join Kristen as she shares her own process for going "big and bad" plus other tricks of the trade.

Students will learn about artists who also work larger-than-life and the different stages of a painting as you are guided through the process. The result: a super large, mixed media painting!

Using bold brush strokes (connecting body to canvas) and discovering the right tools with a little pre-planning advice, students will walk away confident and comfortable with creating "monumental" works of art.

NOTE: this is designed for artists who have already taken a few Level 2 courses and/or are proficient with using acrylics.

Supply List for Students to Bring on Week 1:

This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.

• Canvas or wood panels that have a 48" side or larger (i.e. 36x48 and up...instructor will be demoing on sizes like 40x60 and 30x70)

Option 1: you can get a roll of loose, unstretched canvas that can be clipped to a large foam board, 1/2" thick, for support.

Option 2: you can buy 2-3 canvases or wood panels of the same size to make a multi-panel piece (diptych example: two 40x40s make a 40x80).

Option 3: you can buy a single, large canvas or wood panel if you have the means to transport it (hello, mini vans).

• Various brushes of all sizes—especially large
• Various colors of acrylic paint (bring thinner consistencies like soft body, fluid, hi-flow)
• Any large tools you already own—or find around home (taping knife, kitchen spatula, bowl scraper, large sponges, etc...)
• Any large drawing materials you already own (Marabu Art Crayons, Art Graf Taylor Squares, Stabillo Woodies, Caran de Ache Neocolor II Pastels, Derwent XL Charcoal, etc...)
• Palette Paper
• Palette Knife
• Viva or Blue Shop Towels

Class Info:

• Next session: January 8 - February 5
• Instructor: Kristen Guest
• Thursdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
• Cost $199 (5 classes)
• Max 12 students
• ​Level: 3 (proficient)
• Age level: adult (18 & up)
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