PAINTING THE ABSTRACT WAY

Teacher: Mitzi Vardill
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6.30pm - 9pm
Cost: $170
Type: 9 week term click here to see term dates

ABOUT THIS COURSE

In this term class Mitzi will introduce students to the foundations of abstract art, espcially painting in acrylics and mixed media. Abstract art is a personal expression of emotion , imagination and spontaneity  and about enjoying the process of creation, experiencing the joy of playing with materials , colour, shape and design.

Abstract Art is about the artist and as such becomes a reflection of their character. It is a personal expression of emotion, imagination and spontaneity. Abstraction is about enjoying the process of creation and experiencing the pure joy of playing with materials, colour, shape ideas and design.

Acrylic Kit List

 Supports:        Stretched Canvas, pre-prepared canvas Board or MDF board with 2 coats of gesso

Size:                40cm x 30cm minimum

Acrylic Sketch Pad: A3 Minimum

 Paints: Acrylic Artist Quality – 6 colour primaries Such as; (Atelier Interactive)

Arylamide Yellow Light,          Cadmium Yellow Deep

Pyrrole Red                             Permanent Alizarin

Ultramarine Blue,                    Prussian Blue                           

Yellow Ochre                           Burnt Sienna,

Ivory Black,                              Large Titanium White

                        Others: Transparent Yellow, Cerulean Blue Viridian, Phthalo Blue, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Quinacridone Violet.

                        You can add to this as you wish. Colours may be suggested in class or you may discover them for yourself.

Brushes:          Synthetics are good and will satisfy a full range of taste and budget

                        5 flats of varying size (it is good to paint with a larger brush than you think you need.)

                        1 small round for detailed work

Medium          A basic medium for blending paints such as Clear Painting Medium (Atelier) or matte medium. Each manufacturer has different mediums for different purposes. Try them as you can afford. It is mediums that make acrylics so versatile.

Palette:            Glass is best but any non-porous flat surface e.g. white plate or platters

                        I find a disposable palette such as Aquabee ideal for classes

Miscellaneous:           Drawing Materials; Pencils, 2B, 4B, 6B, (Progresso), Charcoal (Vine & Generals Charcoal Pencil (Hard).

Sketch book or drawing pad, A3,                   Small note book, pen

Synthetic rubber                                              Stanley or craft knife

2 x Water containers (ice cream container or small plastic bucket)

                        Fine Spray Water bottle                                 Masking tape

Hair Dryer                               Rags,               Scissors