Description
Painting / Mixed Media: Abstract Expressionist Collage
Instructor: Sheri Lee Robinson
Let’s get abstract..with collage!
In the mood to make some drawings and paintings and then rip them into pieces? I am! Let me guide through this cathartic and transformative creative process. Together, we will create a small body of work whose sole purpose will be to be re-crafted into a brand new collection of abstract collages on paper. This satisfying, multi-faceted process teaches the artist about the act of freely creating art with the intention of deconstructing it in order to give birth to a new, rearranged, complex work of art.We will spend time focusing on the history of collage and will look at the work of several major Abstract Expressionist artists such as Robert Motherwell, Lee Krasner and Willem De Kooning for examples and inspiration. I also will share several examples from my own studio and will teach the exciting mixed media process that I employ to create my work. Our focus will be on abstract compositions,but you may also create or use existing subjective initial pieces that can then be taken apart and used in your abstract collage. Already have some drawings and paintings at home that maybe are not working? Bring them in and use them! Old photos? Letters? Bring them along to be transformed into new art. This class is open to all. Prepare to have a lot of fun and to leave with a brand-new body of work. See you in the studio! No prerequisites or experience needed.
All Levels Welcome (Including Intro students)
Wednesdays, January 15 - April 2
No class March 12
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 11 sessions
$371 Members, $411 Guests
Painting/Mixed Media: Abstract Expressionist Collage
Instructor: Sheri Robinson
MATERIALS LIST
? 2-24”x18” Strathmore watercolor paper pads? Any art paper you may have at home to paint or draw on- this paper will be torn afterbeing painted on to create various shapes for collage.? Any type of colored paper to paint and draw on. I like tan, black or gray paper for a more monochromatic composition.? Old drawings or paintings on paper or canvas, photos, memorabilia to rip andrepurpose into collage. It’s time to breathe new life into them!? 1 - 32 oz jar of Mod Podge adhesive and several brushes and sponge brushes to usewith it -these get pretty trashed so nothing fancy needed? Several art brushes of varying sizes for water based media? Large disposable palette pad or any palette of your choosing? Acrylic paints in a variety of colors of your choosing-can be a paint set or individual tubes? Your favorite drawing materials- this can be as simple as a pencil, a ball point pen,crayons or pastels of any kind. Bring what you have or go shopping for drawing materials that really excite you.? Black India ink-any size and a small brush, pen or point to draw with? Any other colors of ink that you may want to use? Disposable gloves - at least 3 pair per session? 2 plastic or metal palette knives- medium to large size preferred? large plastic table covering to protect your work table for each session. You may need a few of these? Apron/ Coveralls or work clothes that can get paint on themI will bring in a selection of materials to each session for you to freely use and explore. The sky is the limit when it comes to what kinds of paint to use, but I prefer Blick acrylics for this process.They are economical and easy to use.? 8’ table covering
Course Medium
Painting
Location
Studio 4 & 3 Combined at BBAC Campus
Instructor
Sheri Robinson