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

The artists that take our breath away understand the play of light and dark. The range of light to dark in a painting, the "values", draw us to our focal point and create the illusion of depth. Let's explore what magic we can conjure with basic black, white and shades of grey, using winged fairies as our inspiration. We will use our basic black palette and a variety of mixed media tools, exercises and yes, draw faces while creating an 11" x 14" painting. I will have some face tools and techniques available for beginners, so no fear!

Our goal is to complete an 11" x 14" painting.

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

• Handouts
• Absorbent Ground to share
• Acrylic Paint
• Collage Papers
• Deli Paper
• Extras from the student supply list
• Ink
• Mark making tools
• Oil Pastels
• Paper towels

Student should bring:

• Acrylic Paint - Heavy Body Titanium White
• Craft Paint - White and Black (any brand - Americana, Folk Art...)
• Bristol Pad 11" x 14" (At least 4 sheets if you are strapped for packing room)
• Brush - fan brush any size
• Brush - Flat 3/4-1"
• Brush - Small round detail
• Fluid Matte Medium - small container
• Pencil - Graphite or Mechanical
• Pencil Sharpener
• Permanent Black Ink Pen - ultra fine or fine tip
• Prismacolor Pencils - Black and White
• Scissors
• Sharpie White Poster Paint pen - extra fine tip
• Spray Bottle for water
• Water container
• Watercolor Pencil - Stabilo Marks All or Derwent Inktense - Black