Abstract Trees	Thursday	9 - 4:30	$145
	Carol Nelson

Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: None

Trees are an essential part of the ecology of planet Earth. Artists have depicted trees in their work for centuries. In this workshop, our trees will be abstracted in their shape and colors. Emphasis will be placed on the tonal relationships of dark on light, and light on dark. Carol will demo several techniques she uses for her fantastic tree paintings.  You will make bark-like trunks with molding paste, fantastic foliage with course pumice gel and crackle paste, and you will use a variety of papers to add texture, and create vibrant, colorful landscapes. Expect to create two or more paintings.

Materials fee of $15 payable to Instructor at class time includes:

Watercolor paper

Burlap

Corrugated paper

MDF boards

Course pumice gel
and the use of Instructor's supplies during workshop:

Modeling compound

Crackle paste

Golden Fluid Acrylics

Gesso

A variety of specialty papers

Blue painters tape

YES paste

Students should bring:

Scissors

Flat 1 inch brush (for watercolor and acrylic)

Selection of smaller brushes

Palette, water container, spray water bottle, paper towels

Additional supports (6x6, 6x8, or 8x10) if you’re a fast worker

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 Carol carol@carolnelsonfineart.com
Website: carolnelsonfineart.com