Abstract Landscapes

Instructor: Heather Neilson

Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ages: 18+

Members: $72

Non-Members: $80

Description: 

Create four beautiful abstract landscapes using fluid acrylics, mediums, layering, and distinctive mark-making techniques. This is a hands-on workshop where you will create abstract landscapes on quality archival paper. Instructor, Heather Neilson, will teach you how to work with GOLDEN fluid paints and mediums to build layers to add depth and complexity to your pieces. You will also learn color principles to apply to your paintings and experiment with mark-making to bring character and texture to your artwork. Gain practical skills, build confidence, and add your personal flair to your abstract landscapes.

Materials:

Materials provided by instructor for $15 material fee :

• GOLDEN Paints 

• Archival Paper 

• Supplemental Brushes 

Materials provided by participants:

• A few various size brushes, one should be approximately 1 inch wide. Instructor will provide supplemental brushes

• A container for water (a recycled large yogurt container works great)

• Paper towels for clean up and wiping paint

• Palette paper

• Apron (optional)

Instructor Bio:

Heather is an abstract artist and art educator. She has pursued the study of art history and direct art making for over 25 years. She studied at the Art Students League of New York and with several master artists. She received her B.A. in Communications from Rutgers University. She is a certified GOLDEN Arts Educator and Silver Brush Educator. Heather teaches art classes online, in her studio and throughout the region.

heatherneilsonart.com

* All workshops are held at the Five Points Art Center, 855 University Drive

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