EXPERIMENTAL ACRYLICS AND MIXED MEDIA - 4 days

* Please see Dillman's website for pricing.http://www.dillmans.com/dcaf/2016/carol-nelson.html

This workshop will feature a series of projects in which we will explore different mixed media techniques Carol uses in her paintings. Students can expect to complete one or more paintings per day.

Carol's approach to mixed media works for both realism and abstraction.  You will learn about a variety of materials and techniques, such as use and preparation of Tyvek, metals and metal foils, embossed foils, combusted origami foil, rusted iron paint, making your own unique collage papers, making unique focal medallions using air dry clay, inexpensive substitutes for pricey art materials, and much more.

Carol will also discuss abstract composition and color theory, various kinds of supports, how to attach various collage elements, and presentation options for a finished piece.  There will be a $15 materials fee due the first day of class.

Supply list

10 plastic foam plates - Hefty Super Weight brand foam plates works best

Small supports:  4-6 MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) OR wood panels OR canvas boards in sizes

       6x6, 6x8, or 8x8 inches

Medium supports: 2-4 MDF, wood panels OR canvas boards OR stretched canvas 8x10, 6x12 or 9x12

******PLEASE observe size limitation for supports you bring.*************

Old paperback book

Aerosol can of men's shaving cream (not gel)

Plastic sheet protectors - about 5 - available at Office Max, Walmart, etc.

Paints - Golden Fluid Acrylics are best.  Tube acrylics OK, but fluid acrylics work better

         for this type of work.  Carol's favorite colors are on her website.  The BIG THREE to have

         are Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, Turquoise (Phthalo), and Quinacridone Magenta, plus

         carbon black and titanium white.  You can mix a LOT of color with just those three.

Gel medium - Carol uses Golden "regular" or "soft" gel medium

Polymer medium

Modeling paste OR a spackle product from the paint dept at Home Depot, Lowes, etc.  Suggested brands are Custom Patch or Crackshot by DAP, Flex-n-fill.  Almost any type will work, but try to get one that remains flexible when dry.

YES paste (available at Michaels)

Tulip "PUFFY" Dimensional Fabric paint in black or white (available at Michaels)

Spray water bottle, brushes, hair dryer, scissors, hammer, palette, small jar of gesso, small palette knife, paper towels, black fine point Sharpie or India Ink pen.