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

In this class I will share with you how I create my imaginary character journals. We will convert a used book of your choice into a beautiful journal, layered with surprising collage ingredients. I will cover how to create your own "imaginary characters" using some fun drawing techniques, including how to integrate your collage into your character. I will also share my secrets to using watercolor, and simple mark making tools, to make your Art Journal portable and ready to work on in any setting.

You will come away with several pages completed with your own unique characters and plenty of pages ready for more art making.

Instructor Provided (for use in-class, and to share):

• Handouts
• Absorbent Ground to share
• Deli Paper
• Extras from the student supply list
• My special collage selection
• Paper Towels
• Stencils
• Texture Stamps

Student should bring:

• Old book, any size with a spine no larger than 1". No brittle, shiny, slick or glossy pages. Kids books work great because the pages are thicker and made for heavy use. Look for library sales, thrift stores and used book stores. Remember this is a journal to be carried around, so not too large.
• Acrylic paint- Heavy Body Titanium White, Titan Buff or similar flesh color
• Blending Stump
• Brush - Flat 3/4-1"
• Brush - Small round detail
• Eraser
• Fluid Matte Medium - small container
• Pencil - Graphite or Mechanical
• Pencil Sharpener
• Permanent Black Ink Pen – ultra fine or fine line
• Prismacolor Pencils- black, blue, red, white, buff (minimum)
• Scissors
• Sharpie White Poster Paint Pen - extra fine tip
• Soft Gel Medium - matte (small container)
• Spray bottle for water
• Stencil for background
• Texture stamp – ribbed cardboard piece, shelf liner, bubble wrap, jar lids, cork....
• Water container
• Watercolor pan set
• Watercolor Pencils - black, blue, red (minimum)
• Wax based crayons - white, black, colors of choice

Optional:

• a quart size zip lock bag with your favorite collage papers