Intuitive Painting: Creating Abstracts In Liquid Charcoal & India Ink

Explore the world of abstract art with Liquid Charcoal and India Ink! This class dives into minimalist painting techniques, focusing on experimentation and intuitive mark-making.

Discover the unique qualities of Liquid Charcoal, a pigment that behaves like watercolor but dries with a distinctive, slightly chalky, and smoky finish – a beautiful blend between gray and black. Learn how to harness its gritty texture for captivating abstract effects.

Unleash your creativity with India Ink! Perfect for detailed work, this ink is ideal for exploring fine lines and expressive mark-making using a dip pen.

This session is part of an intuitive painting series where we'll utilize a unique taping technique. We'll tape multiple sheets of paper together to create a large canvas, allowing for unrestricted painting. The real fun is in the reveal – peeling back the tape to unveil unexpected and beautiful abstract compositions.

Forget rigid composition; this class is all about embracing spontaneity and letting the colors guide you. We'll focus on the joy of experimenting with your art supplies and discovering what emerges.

What you'll get:

• Unique Abstract Art: Create stunning, one-of-a-kind abstract pieces.
• New Techniques: Learn innovative painting methods to expand your artistic skillset.
• Low-Pressure Exploration: Experiment freely without the pressure of perfection.
• Versatile Artwork: Finished pieces can be displayed as is or cut and re-arranged for different compositions.

This class is perfect for you if:

• You're eager to learn new art techniques.
• You enjoy experimenting with art supplies in a relaxed environment.
• You're drawn to intuitive art practices.

Supplies Needed:

• Canson XL Cold Press 140lb Watercolor Paper
• Schmincke Liquid Charcoal
• Black India Ink (or any ink of your choice)
• Dip Pen
• Painters Tape
• Paint Brush (for applying color and water)