Sumptuous Sumi Thursday 9:00 - 4:30 $130 Jill Berry
Student Level: Beginner
Type of Workshop: Process
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I use a lot of paper and I like to paint my own. Sometimes I journal all over it and then paint over the top. Sometimes I use symbols or abstract marks and put layers on top of that. Often I use sumi ink, a very black and smooth ink to add a special graphic dimension to my work. Sumi makes very fine and subtle marks on the paper, which is why it headlines in the eastern tradition of calligraphy.
This class is about my process, using sumi, acrylics, paste, pastels, pencils, words, symbols and layers to create the papers I want to use in my art. They are very non-traditional paste papers (although I don't always use paste), and can be used anywhere decorative paper is called for.
We will try exercises that I developed to get different effects on the paper, and then tear down some of the sheets to show the magic of using these sheets. What is "to much preciousness" turns into just the right touch when the sheets are torn down into small books, cards and collage. You will also receive how-to instructions with labels for your papers, resources for the materials we use, and a mark-making kit to keep.
Kit/Materials fee of $22 payable to Instructors at class time includes: paper, paints, paste, sumi, walnut ink, mark-making kits, lots and lots of stuff
Supply List:
- paint brushes of all sizes to use with acrylic paint.
- Small containers (yogurt or paper cups are perfect) for mixing paints.
- Apron or paint clothes, spray bottle for water, water container.
- Sumi brushes if you have them.
- Paper towels
Questions? Email Jill at jill@jillberrydesign.com
Website: http://www. jillberrydesign.com