Mosaic Mix-Up: An Abstract Mixed Media Class

Discover the exciting world of abstract mixed media art! This class guides you on a creative journey, drawing inspiration from the beauty of mosaics to develop your unique artistic style. Whether you're a beginner artist or an experienced mixed media artist, you'll learn valuable techniques to bring your abstract art vision to life.

The course begins with color studies, allowing you to experiment with diverse color palettes, interesting marks, and compelling composition ideas. You'll then expand on your favorite color combinations, creating larger mixed media pieces. The culmination of the class involves selecting a preferred palette and transforming it into a bold painting, which is subsequently deconstructed into smaller pieces – resulting in captivating abstract art.

This class is perfect for you if:

• You're eager to learn new art techniques.
• You're looking to expand your skillset in abstract art.
• You enjoy observing and understanding different art practices.

Materials:

This class embraces a truly mixed media approach! Utilize the art supplies you already have on hand. The instructor demonstrates with materials like:

• Acrylic paints (Blick Acrylic matte paint in various colors)
• Paint pens (Posca pens)
• Gold paints (gold mica paste)
• Colored pencils (Neo color crayons)
• Paintbrushes (Princeton Select brushes)
• Charcoal (Creata color art chunky colored charcoal)
• Adhesives & Tools: Artist/painter's tape, Exacto knife, Stabilo pencil, mark-making tools, heat gun.
• Paper: Canson XL cold press 140lb watercolor paper.

Feel free to substitute with your own materials! The goal is to explore and create mosaic-inspired art using what inspires you. The instructor will provide inspiration and guidance throughout the process.