The science of my painting is Chemistry. What the interaction of certain chemicals and heat can do to styrofoam was the basis of how my painting would look.
With that thought I continued a painting series that I have started back in 2010. This painting will be the 24th in my WATERY LANDSCAPES HIDDEN WORD SERIES.
After I was happy with the look of the chemicals and heat did to the styrofoam, I then added bright and florescent colors to the background. To also help in sealing the styrofoam various clear acrylics where used.
Then I began to paint my tree-scapes that will contain a WORD. The trees/foliage create the letter and and in turn then creates a WORD. When you first see my paintings you see the landscape of trees. Twenty two paintings in the series are painted on muslin/canvas with acrylic and oil paints. This painting has more of a 3d look to it. So seeing the word will be easier to find then most of my other paintings. Like all my paintings in this series have a specific look. All the backgrounds are very, I guess you can say abstract. Paint is squirted,sprayed, spattered, dripped and brushed on. Then I use only three color combinations with the oil paints. In this one I use Blue, Crimson and White.
These are some photos from this first workshop introduction to scenic techniques used on stage sets. They learned the mixing of paint, creating wood grain, brick and granite. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations.
Everyone had a blast and I so enjoyed teaching these techniques.
sponging used to create granite and marble
one of the graining tools used to create wood.
using sponges to create brick
spattering is the last step to add extra dimention, texture and look.
THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES Workshop 2, 3 and 4 TBA
THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES Workshop 1 will also be repeated.
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THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES
Workshop Two
(TEENS AND ADULTS)
Date TBA
This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. You will learn painting basic “forms” with lights and shadows; trompe l’oeil; and making patterns using stencils, templates and paint stamps. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Materials supplied. Students will take home their finished sample boards.
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THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES
Workshop Three
(TEENS AND ADULTS)
Date TBA
This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. Students will learn the mixing of paint, creating marble, stone and wood grain. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Materials supplied. Students will take home their finished sample boards.
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THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES
Workshop Four
(TEENS AND ADULTS)
Date TBA
This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. Students will learn how to create faux Stained Glass. They have the opportunity to bring in their own designs. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Materials supplied. Students will take home their finished Stained Glass.
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CREATING ART USING UNCONVENTIONAL MATERIALS
Two Sessions – First: Building Canvas Second: Finishing Paintings
(TEENS AND ADULTS) Dates TBA
In this class we will be using some theatrical techniques to create fine art. Building your own paintings; using lumber, Styrofoam, muslin, spackle, etc. This workshop will be offered in 2 parts. First building the canvas and the second will be to finish them, using any medium desired.
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RECYCLE DVD’s & CD’s
(TEENS AND ADULTS)
Date TBA
Turn your old, scratched, bad DVD’s & CD’s into fun fine art. Also using additional recycled items along with some store bought products; hot glue, plaster cloth and paint.
This workshop will have some materials on hand, but encourages students to bring some of their own.
On Saturday, March 7th, I spent a few hours out at our beautiful Wekiva Springs State Park & Wekiva Island, Apopka, FL. Over the past week and ending on the 7th, was the 2009 Riverfest & Wekiva Paint Out. There was many hiking, walking and boating tours; but what I was most interested in was the Wekiva Invitational Plein Air Paint Out. Most of the artists worked throughout the week to fill up the outdoor art show. I did find 6 out of the 24 busy at their easels.
Enjoy some of my photos.
I did get to meet Elisabeth Ferber, who’s art was used for the events posters, postcards and programs.
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