Layers and Textures

 Wednesday, July 30 9 - 12 $75  
  Jane Davies        


Student Level:All levels, though some experience with acrylic paint is helpful
Type of Workshop: Process-based, but students will finish a variety of technique samples
Prerequisite: None

 
   

    We all love that complex, mysterious look of layering and depth, but how do you achieve it? The trick is building up those layers gradually, and obscuring previous layers selectively. Sometimes your finished piece betrays nothing of its original layer. Why put that first layer down if you are only going to cover over it? The answer is that the first layer is a starting point from which you build subsequent layers, and ultimately end up with a finished piece of art.  All the layers are necessary to the process, even if you can’t see some of them. In this workshop I will show you many of the techniques I use to create layers and textures that result in rich atmosphere and depth. You will learn how to use your paints and mediums effectively, and you will gain the freedom and spontaneity of a layered approach.

    Materials fee of $3 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • Paper for the substrate
  • Drawing paper for lifting paint
  • Drawing materials to share
  • Tools to share
Students should bring:
  • Acrylic paints: Golden Fluid acrylics in a variety of colors, and titanium white, any brand
  • Acrylic Matte Medium (one small container)
  • Acrylic gloss medium (one small container)
  • Acrylic glazing medium (one small container)
  • Brushes - I prefer 1/2” flat brushes, but use what you are comfortable with
  • Expired credit card or gift card for scraping paint
  • Container for water
  • Spray bottle for water*
  • Roll of soft paper towels (Viva or Bounty)*
  • Disposable Palette (pad of paper style)
  • Small palette knife
  • Brayer, 2” soft rubber
  • Collage papers - your own hand-painted or found/purchased, just a few
  • A few pens and drawing tools (optional)

    * If you are flying or have limited space, use mine.

    Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
    Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
    Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.

    Questions? Email Jane at jane@janedaviesstudios.com
    Website: janedaviesstudios.com