ARTU 05 Wabi Sabi Art and Imperfection

Wabi Sabi Art and Imperfection (Friday section filled. Space available for Sunday section.)

Price: Workshop Filled

Lynne Perrella

In this Process-driven class, we will explore imperfection, deteriorated surfaces, and unexpected raw beauty, while doing large experimental mixed-media works of art. Rough textures, deconstructed collages, heavily-layered surfaces......these are all examples of Art with an unselfconscious beauty and narrative quality. We will explore low-tech ideas for creating rich layered surfaces, and we will share a full day of exploration and self-discovery. For artists who are ready to dig deep and uncover new ways of accessing unlimited creativity.

This is a full-day workshop, and is appropriate for any skill level. Students who are intent on completing a specific Project will probably not enjoy this class. Seekers and adventurers who want to unearth new depths of creativity will enjoy the class and the rewards of digging deep for an entire day in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Wabi Sabi Art and Imperfection is a new class designed for Art Unraveled.

I will supply the large paper to work on, you bring -

Supplies : 8 oz. Jar of white gesso, Your favorite mark-making tools (pens, pencils, markers) will come in handy. Please include a soft pencil, and a china marker or grease pencil., Bring a selection of inexpensive acrylic paints, in a range of colors. Be sure to include white, black and one metallic in the mix. In addition, you may also want to bring a selection of water-soluble pastels and/or conte crayons. Bring 4 - 6 inexpensive brushes, different sizes. Bring an 8 oz jar of matte acrylic medium, for adhering collage elements., A pack of index cards, Sandpaper - any type or grade is fine, Roll of masking tape, X-acto knife or scissors, Paper: Bring a grouping of 8-10 decorative papers from your paper stash. Leave your pricey papers at home - just bring inexpensive interesting papers to use and/or share.

Important: Start collecting papers that have a distinctly-imperfect look. Discarded papers, pulled out of a dumpster. (really!) Distressed lightweight cardboard (similar to cereal boxes or shirt cardboard); Junk mail; Keep checking the trash barrel in your studio; I guarantee good things will show up there. Bring them along! Papers that you have used to clean brushes; Failed collages or drawings; We will find lots of ways of using these previously overlooked papers to create art that is Wabi-Sabi in look and intention.

Xerox Copies: Think about what Imperfection means to you. Start hunting for images of Imperfection. Look in newspapers, magazines, etc. Bring a group of copy prints (10 -15 will be fine.) There are no wrong answers to this assignment.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me: aceydeucy1@AOL.com

The above pictures are examples of the art that you could create in this workshop. Art is a very personal thing and your creations will be a reflection of you and could differ greatly from these samples.