MIRA’S MIXED MEDIA MASH UP!
This vibrant class explores abstraction and representation with multiple layers and multiple media techniques. Acrylic, watercolor, Oil, cold wax, pigment sticks and collage converse on a variety of surfaces, emphasizing unity of design, texture and color. We work with a combination of both dry & wet media, including soft pastels, watercolor, oil paint, pigment sticks, charcoal, graphite and collage. Acrylic media can serve as a base underpainting. All imagery applicable. Appropriate for continuing painters, who work toward developing a strong personal vocabulary. The class will meet weekly from 10 am-1 pm for discussion, live demos, an opportunity to work in class and presentation of work. It is my hope that participants can exchange ideas and form a lively exchange.
This is an in-person workshop. Due to the pandemic, enrollment will be limited to 10 participants, wearing masks, and honoring social distancing. Mira has also requested that all participants be vaccinated in order to register.
Mira’s Mixed media 2023 (Studio 55)
MATERIALS LIST Mira M. White
This class involves creating artworks from a variety of materials. Artists acquire a great many supplies in their experiments with form and color. You will already have many of these materials.
Please note that the list below is a general reference list for your perusal.
Many items are optional and will be approached with ample demonstrations and discussion.
DRY MEDIA:
Water based Graphite pencils- by Lyra
Soft Chalk pastels – Rembrandt Black definitely
Oil pastels ( optional)/ Pigment Sticks (. Optional)
Powdered Charcoal and Graphite powder( Weber brand) (optional)
PAPERS/ SURFACES TO WORK ON:
3 sheets Arches 22”x30” cold press watercolor paper
Canvases, , wood panels, gessoed cardboard- the bigger the better ( nothing smaller than 18’x24” please)
1 pad Strathmore watercolor paper for studies
BRUSHES / ASSORTED MARK MAKING TOOLS
Disposable chip brushes
Smooth, dense foam rollers and handles ( I buy contractor packs)
Assorted inexpensive brushes ( not for watercolor)
Silicon Wedges ( Discussed in the first class)
PAINTS:
Acrylics: Your collection of Acrylics Brands: Golden ( liquid or tube) or Nova (purchase online from Nova
Try to get liquid acrylics instead of tube – easier to manipulate
MEDIUMS:
,Modeling paste, Satin or Gloss Gel medium ( pint size), Polymer Medium ( if using acrylics)
White Gesso/ Black Gesso 1pint each at least
Clear gesso by Liquitex 1 pint at least
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
Mask and gloves, handi-wipes or purell
1 qt 70% isopropyl rubbing alchohol
Trigger sprayer with variable nozzle ( 8 oz preferred)
Drawing board to fit your larger paper/ clips to hold paper
Hand pencil sharpener-/ 220 sand paper for sharpening/ Walsco Utility Knife
Nitrile or latex gloves and Mask- throwaway or re-usable
Scissors , Erasers- kneaded and hard plastic
Masking tape or artists drafting tape- 2 inch
Paint palette ( roll of wax paper & cookie sheet will do nicely)
Cheap hardware store- chinese bristle brushes 1” 2 “ & / 3 “
An assortment of papers for collage
Variety of brushes and/or foam rollers
3 Cosmetic spray bottles Amazon)
Variety of purchased or personally designed stencils (optional)
Mark making tools: The following are your choice: Feathers,
Different Brushes
Color Shapers
Sponges
Rags/ also bring large plastic tarp for floor work
Scrapers of all kinds Wear crummy clothes
