"Like a researcher in his laboratory, I am the first spectator of the suggestions drawn from the materials. I unleash their expressive possibilities, even if I do not have a very clear idea of what I am going to do. As I go along with my work I formulate my thought, and from this struggle between what I want and the reality of the material - from this tension - is born an equilibrium."   -  Antoni Tapies

 

Intuitive Painting with Watercolor and Gouache

This workshop is designed to teach all levels of students to paint intuitively, starting without preconceived ideas or outcome. There will be no preliminary planning or drawing. Process will dictate direction as students use mark-making tools, watercolor and gouache to implement elements and principles of design. Instruction will start with random marks, then color using a mixture of ink, watercolor and gouache to create a library of design elements to be used in conjunction with design principles to finish the work. There will be regular comments and evaluation of work in progress concerning relationships between elements and principles. It is entirely possible finished work may be representational, but the goal is work which is compositionally pleasing and aligned with the artist's personal aesthetic.

 

Intuitive Painting with Watercolor, Acrylic and Gesso

This workshop is designed to teach all levels of students to paint intuitively, starting without preconceived notions or outcome. There will be no preliminary planning or drawing. Process will dictate direction as students use a variety of techniques to implement elements and principles of design. Instruction will start with random mark making and color application, creating a library of design elements using a variety of mark making tools, watercolor, gesso and acrylic. There will be regular comments and evaluation of work in progress concerning relationships between elements and principles. It is entirely possible finished work may be representational, but the goal is work which is compositionally pleasing and aligned with the artist's personal aesthetic.

  

Intuitive Painting with Mixed Media/Collage

Participants in this workshop will create mixed media/collage paintings using an intuitive process, starting with no preconceived notions or outcome. Process will dictate direction as students use a variety of techniques to implement elements and principles of design. Instruction will start with semi-arbitrary application of collage materials in combination with acrylic, gesso, acrylic mediums and assorted mark-making tools. There will be regular comments and evaluation of work in progress concerning relationships between elements and principles. It is entirely possible finished work may be representational, but the goal is work which is compositionally pleasing and aligned with the artist’s personal aesthetic. The workshop is open to students of all levels of experience.

 

 

   

Tubac School of Fine Art  -  January 12 - 14, 2024GCWS Workshop Cropped 450
Intuitive Painting with Watercolor and Gouache

Tubac, Arizona  
Registration

 

Scottsdale Artists School - January 30 - Feb. 1, 2024
Intuitive Painting with Watercolor and Gouache
Scottsdale, Arizona
Registration

 

Kanuga Watermedia Workshops - March 24 - 29, 2024
Intuitive Painting with Watercolor and Gouache
Montreat, North Carolina
Registration

 

Michigan Watercolor Society  -  June 18 - 20, 2024
Intuitive Painting with Watercolor and Gouache

Traverse City, MIichigan 
Registration

 

Franciscan LIfe Process Center  -  August 15-17 , 2024
Intuitive Painting with Watercolor and Gouache

Lowell, MIichigan 
Registration

  

Ongoing Workshop Online
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 OSA workshop pic
Oregon Society of Artists Workshop, August 2019

 

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