Last weekend I was happy to be one of six artists participating in an experimental mixed media workshop taught by Silvia in her bright well equipped mountain top studio. As a realist painter, I can’t tell you how delightful it was to be pouring paints and ink through coffee filters, gauze, cheesecloth, etc. onto various supports from watercolor paper, foam core, mat board and even my choice - primed unstretched canvas, to watch the magic happen! Various collage materials were used - cheesecloth, plastic screen, tissue paper, etc. Silvia was amazing as she worked on at least a dozen designs while we watched in total awe before giving it a go! I am somewhat reluctant to post my efforts since it’s obvious they are a bit color-wild and somewhat lacking in design. Just fun, fun, fun!
Thanks Silvia! You make it look so easy! Will see what I can do with these “starts” and post them later.
Rosemary, thanks for the good words about the workshop. Your work here is totally amazing. Maybe you should do abstracts.I had an awesome time. It is fun to let go. Hope to be doing more workshops and will be doing a demo of this sort at a gallery in Waynesville.Keep up the good work,Silvia
ReplyDeleteOh Silvia - you are kind! Sorry I won't be able to attend your demo at Leapin' Frog Gallery! You go Girl!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such fun, you are brave to step out of your comfort zone. I love your colorful abstracts, all the color and different textures.
ReplyDeleteRosemary, these are great! You don't have too much work if any on these. I see an angel in that middle one. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb! This type work (play) is an adventure for me! Good to play with color and textures and I may do it again soon!
ReplyDeleteOh Pat! Thank you so much! You are indeed kind. Actually I do like the middle one and may play with it some more soon.
ReplyDeleteThese works look very contmporary and and elegant.Beautiful !
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