Abstract figurative work with acrylic paint, chalk, and ink via Zoom
October 9 and 16, 2024
A zoom workshop.
11 AM - 1 PM
$250
This workshop explores emotion and the process of addition and subtraction as we edit our work, to show only what is necessary, while keeping in mind that it is the glorious imperfections in a work that make it compelling. My workshop is designed for all levels of painters.
We will focus on "Works on Paper" using charcoal, chalk, ink, and pastels, with acrylics. Those who wish to continue working on paper may also do so. This workshop is structured for beginners and continuing painters at any level.
Materials list:
Materials List for Sefla Joseph’s
Exploring Abstract Figurative Work with Mixed Media
For the “Works on Paper” focus:
Newsprint pad for warmups, 14” X 17” or bigger
A pad of 18” X 24” Strathmore 400 or 500 Series Charcoal/Pastel paper
be sure it includes some Gray-toned paper and some White paper
Pencil
Compressed charcoal (big pieces!)
Vine charcoal
Charcoal pencil
White pastel or white chalk
A few other pastel colors of your choice Kneaded eraser
Blending stump (for charcoal)thank
(and any other color inks of your choice)
a twig to use as an inking tool
For the “Acrylic Painting” focus:
Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Titanium Buff, Ivory or Mars Black, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Neutral Gray, and one small Golden Fluid Acrylic (any color)
Brushes: hog bristle brushes are inexpensive
Whatever brushes you may have will be fine; be sure to also have
1 inch flat synthetic brush
One or two inexpensive wide house-painting brushes, 11⁄2 to 2 inches wide,
from a hardware store
Canvases: two 16” X 20” and one 24” X 30” or any other larger size Other Supplies:
palette knives, at least two sizes
a palette: anything you'd like to use as a large palette a spray bottle for water and a plastic container for water paper towels & a few clean rags
latex gloves
a note pad & pen & pencil
Looking forward to working with you and exploring figurative work with mixed media...
sefla@seflajoseph.com https://www.seflajoseph.com 831-295-3922 cell