February 17-18, 2024
$375
For problems with registration,
email hello@studio55martinez.com
Studio 55, 55 Howe Road, Martinez, CA
This mixed media workshop focuses on the inherent beauty of black as a color. While much of the work veers towards abstraction, it incorporates both drawing &. painting processes; it honors the rich &. varied tonal & textural effecrs achieved with a monochromatic, restrained palette. And it’s so powerful!. We work with a variety of media, including black& white gesso, inks, graphite, soft pastel and, possibly, oil pigment sticks. This exciting, innovative workshop is for continuing artists of all mediums.
MATERIALS LIST:
DRY MEDIA:
Lyra Water based Graphite crayon (Blick online
Art Graf Water Based Graphite Tablets (Amazon)
Rembrandt black, white, grey soft pastel sticks,
Black, white & grey oil pigment sticks (R&F preferred)(optional)
LIQUID MEDIA:
Gel medium (pint size), and/or Polymer Medium
White and Black Acrylic Gesso 1 quart each
Black Sumi Ink (Yasutomo preferred)
Liquitex Clear Gesso- 1 quart
PAPERS/ SURFACES TO WORK ON: Select your choice.
Drawing paper- 2 large sheets (Lennox 100, Coventry rag)
1 Cradled wood panel and/or, gessoed cardboard
1 sheets Arches hot press 140lb.or 300 lb watercolor paper—
A support board for your work( I use 1/2″ foamcore or heavy cardboard
2 sheets 140 lb Watercolor paper 22”x30”, cut up into 7”x10” pieces for warm ups
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
Variety of brushes and/or foam rollers
3 Cosmetic spray bottles ( @ Bed, Bath & Beyond) or on Amazon
Variety of purchased or personally designed stencils (optional)
Mark making tools: The following are your choice: Feathers,
Different Brushes
Color Shapers
Sponges
Rags
Scrapers of all kinds
Roll of practice paper for large gestural exercises- kraft or white butcher, at least 30”wide