Collage On Canvas

Student Level: All levels

Wonder why your work seems to float, why the elements don't fit, why it looks like it needs something.......? Want to learn the basics of "putting it all together" on a canvas, something that will be ready to hang when the class is over? We will learn how to layer, do backgrounds and simple tricks to pull a piece together. I will show several techniques for backgrounds and integrating foregrounds and making your work more interesting, using photos and photo transfers.

Instructor will have various odds and ends, ephemera and a handout.

Supply List:
Two 4 inch canvases, gallery wrap sides
Favorite palette of paint plus black for the edges, if you don't know what colors to bring, I suggest black, Quinachrome gold or Nickel Aso, Naptha red light, yellow ochre and phalo blue or paynes gray, gesso, at least three colors
Couple of brushes, one for detail or small work and medium size for washes and spreading gel

Cup for water
Gel medium any flavor
Small amount of ephemera and images you like to work with - try to find similar items as well as unusual ones - don't forget the clip art for subject matter or old photos, stamps, maps, words if you like them
Ink jet transparencies or ink pictures to use as transfer images
Old photos
Any items you might like to glue on (besides the ephemera) such as buttons, thread, tags, think outside the box (just don't forget gravity)
Oil sticks or Portfolios for mark making if you like to scribble on your art
Stamps and ink pad
If you bring a hairdryer to the retreat, bring it to class

NOTE: I have an online supplier for canvas if you can't find them reasonably priced, please e-mail me for that information.

Questions? Email Claudia at: abobthecat@aol.com
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