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IMid-Century Inspired Palette

with Artist in Residence Susan Rossiter

10:00am-3:30pm

Explore colors from the 50’s through the 70’s and create mixed media abstract paintings using acrylic, handmade papers and collage elements.

This piece was inspired by mid-century textile artist Vera Neumann- I remember a tablecloth with various shades of yellow and napkins that were yellow with orange flowers with a little bit of green/blue. Other pieces were inspired by things like an old robin’s egg blue rotary telephone and wallpaper in my grandmother’s bathroom that had illustrations of poodles soaking in tubs, putting on lipstick and getting their nails done in ochre, pale pink and gray

I encourage you to look around your home for a vintage item with color/s that inspire you and bring it (or a photo) to class.

Workshop fee includes a handmade paper and collage element pack, use of GOLDEN colors in all viscosities, use of Silver Brush Bristlon brushes,

·      We’ll talk about color and creating a successful palette

·      I’ll demonstrate how I layer opaque and transparent paint and papers until I get a piece I really like

·      In between demo’s I’ll be walking the room to answer questions and check in with you

·      Attendees will get a pack of handmade papers, acrylic skins and collage elements to incorporate into their pieces

·      I’ll have some GOLDEN colors and Silver Brushes to share during class

·      We’ll create 2-3 contemporary abstract paintings using mid-century palettes

Materials for class:

·      2-3 canvas, wood panels or heavy watercolor paper all prepped with gesso any size. (If you are a “fast painter” bring more) I’m using Ampersand GessoBord.

·      Water container, rags, palette

·      GOLDEN acrylic colors in Heavy Body, Fluid and High Flow (bring your existing acrylic set)

·      Silver Brush Bristlon brushes #8 and #0 Brights (bring your favorite brush set)

·      GOLDEN Soft Gel Matte

·      Palette Knife

·      Scissors

·      (Optional) Any other papers or mixed media items you’d like to use- I’ll also have some pencils, water soluble crayons to share

·      (Optional) Anything you have at home that has an inspiring palette

If you have questions email susan.rossiter@yahoo.com