INSTRUCTOR: Samantha da Silva
DATES: March 20 & 21, 2021
TIMES: 10 am – 3 pm (30 min lunch break included)
COST: $210 (Supplies not Included)
Ages: 16 and up
Register here:
A Zoom link will be sent to you upon your registration.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Play, experiment, have fun! Explore spontaneous creation with emphasis on “no rules!”.
Join professional artist Samantha da Silva as she shares her unorthodox method of painting: Rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, salt, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal, textured abstracts.
Heart-centered discussions will be offered to assist you to let go of fear, silence the inner critic, turn up your intuition & explore your own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment including: 6 Questions to Help You Paint Fearless, Compassionate Critiques, How to tell your painting is finished, and so much more!
Everyone is considered a beginner. No previous artistic experience necessary, just an open mind and an open heart.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE | 2-days
1. Philosophy “The process of creation evolves into ideas.”
2. Materials Overview Deep VS Thin profile canvas Artist VS Student quality paint
3. How to Begin
Fear no canvas: Set your intention Tone your canvas
4. Fearless Abstract Painting Foundational Techniques Use nature as a starting point Paint application with a roller Use water to blend colors Canvas manipulation Paper towels to lift & transfer color
5. Texture
Modelling Paste VS Gloss gel Plaster Make your own mediums using salt, sand & sawdust
6. Create Depth in Your Paintings Glazes VS Washes
SUPPLY LIST
- 2 Canvases 24″ X 30″ each
- 1 Mini Paint Roller
- 2 Mini Paint Roller Foam Inserts
- 5 Acrylic Paint Colors (that resonate with you):
- Burnt Sienna
- Burnt Umber
- Cobalt Blue
- Neutral Grey
- Parchment
- Paynes Grey
- Red Oxide
- Titanium White
- Unbleached Titanium
- Yellow Oxide
- 1 Paper Towel, Roll
- 1 Saran Wrap, Roll
- 1 Spray Bottle, Large
- 1 DAP Spackling Paste
- 1 Acrylic Gel Medium, Matte
- 1/2 Cup Salt, Sand and/or Sawdust
- 1 Drop Cloth
- 1 Painting Apron
- 1 – 3 Landscape/Nature photos that inspire you
- Optional: Gloves