Trees and Mixed Media

In this workshop we will explore different ways to create tree forms in mixed media.  Emphasis will be on contemporary styling with unusual textures to create stunning landscapes.

Materials List:

Golden Fluid Acrylic paints - my favorite colors are on my website (carolnelsonfineart.com)
                                          Tube acrylics are OK, but not preferred.

Supports - two 12x6 MDF panels - Judy will have available, or bring your own
                 Stretched canvas or canvas board also OK, but not preferred.

Two sheets wc paper about 12x15 - may use the back of an unsuccessful wc painting, if you have any.

1 inch flat brush suitable for wc or acrylics - NOT a bristle brush - this is what I use 80% of the time when working this size.
Small detail brush
Small (1 inch) palette knife

Gloss Medium - matte OK, but not preferred.  I use Gloss Medium & Varnish by Liquitex

Gel Medium - I use regular gel medium (gloss) by Golden

Gesso - small amount to cover the MDF panels

Paper towels - Viva preferred

Spray bottle of water.  The best spray bottles are old hair spray bottles - better than trigger spray bottles.

Spray bottle of alcohol.

Roll of blue painter's tape.

Black sharpie or India ink felt tip pen

12 inch ruler

The usual stuff: water container, palette, hair dryer, scissors

Carol will supply:

Custom Patch from Home Depot, printed pattern papers, corrugated paper, burlap, Spanish moss, painted strips, aluminum foil,
buckshot paper, foam sheets, foam core