Description
In this online art class, you will learn how to create stunning mixed media abstracts using a variety of materials, including watercolors, pastels, gold ink, and posca pens. You will learn the techniques and tips for blending, flowing, and layering these materials through a step-by-step process to create unique and beautiful abstract compositions.
During the class, you will:
- Create color samplers to explore color palettes and decide on your favorite combinations
- Practice making marks and textures with watercolors, pastels, and other materials to add interest and depth to your paintings
- Create two medium-sized abstract paintings using your favorite color palette and mark-making techniques
- Learn how to work wet on wet with watercolors to create flowing and blended backgrounds
- Add details and highlights to your paintings with gold ink and Posca pens
- Create a large mixed-media abstract painting that incorporates all the techniques and materials learned in the class
By the end of this class, you will have developed a strong understanding of how to create beautiful mixed-media abstracts and will have created three unique and stunning paintings to showcase your newfound skills.
Supplies I’m using in class – feel free to substitute any of the supplies I’m using for what you have on hand. (The Amazon links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies! I appreciate your support!):
Coldpress watercolor paper 140lb – https://amzn.to/3LRk9qh
Kuretake Gold Ink – https://amzn.to/3ARsEet
Kakimori brass nib – https://shop.stlartsupply.com/products/kakimori-brass-nib
Sakura Wood Pen Holder – https://shop.stlartsupply.com/products/sakura-wood-pen-holder
Kuretake Gold Paste – https://amzn.to/3LxW3Q5
Tim Holtz – Stampers Anon Stencil, Halftone – https://amzn.to/3LmNHKU
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint – https://amzn.to/3nsbcu4
Raphael SoftAqua – https://amzn.to/41pnu4b
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune – https://amzn.to/3Me44v0
DANIEL SMITH Buff Titanium – https://amzn.to/42CC4Xq
Daniel Smith Titanium White – https://amzn.to/42I7agb
DANIEL SMITH Yellow Ochre – https://amzn.to/3nMZcUf
DANIEL SMITH Duochrome, Arctic Fire – https://amzn.to/41qcTGn
DANIEL SMITH Olive Green – https://amzn.to/3pt5XLh
DANIEL SMITH, Perylene Green – https://amzn.to/3prniEq
DANIEL SMITH Undersea Green – https://amzn.to/3HYAUgK
DANIEL SMITH Lunar Blue – https://amzn.to/42n8lSk
DANIEL SMITH Burnt Yellow Ochre – https://amzn.to/3VQ7BTt
Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Bottle Indigo – https://amzn.to/41qdAiX
Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Bottle Sepia – https://amzn.to/3pAtLg8
Princeton Round, 4 – https://amzn.to/3HVCosf
Graduated Pipettes – https://amzn.to/3VQ3fvy
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B – https://amzn.to/3Me4zUL
Posca Extra Fine Marke – https://amzn.to/3N7WOSd
Artist tape – https://amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges – https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Krylon UV Archival Varnish – https://amzn.to/3o01kb4
SENNELIER D’Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative – https://amzn.to/3LTXdW4
SENNELIER Soft Pastel Fixative – https://amzn.to/3Mil4jy
Krylon K01306 Workable Fixatif Spray Clear – https://amzn.to/452X5MS
*The video workshops come with Online access and you can download videos to keep. Your workshop includes approx 1hr 35min+ of videos (10 videos).
Check out what students are saying about my other workshops in our workshop group:
“Thank you, Denise. I’m really enjoying your workshop. You give me so many creative ideas; Thank you for all that you teach and are willing to share.”
“How FUN! Love this class and now I can’t wait to get into my studio and play with a mix of my supplies. Denise is such a great teacher!”
“Loving your workshop! It’s really helpful, absolute quality, and the very best value for money!”
“This was another excellent class by Denise Love. Denise’s classes are always inspiring and her enthusiasm is amazing! I have taken several of Denise’s courses and I found a lot of skills I have acquired from those courses coming alive in this one. Would highly recommend this class.”
“What a fun class to try out new or unused supplies and experiment with mark making. I enjoyed painting along with Denise!”
“I LOVED this class!! And I love Denise’s fun and bubbly personality! GREAT CLASS and I would definitely recommend it!”
“One of the best collage classes I have taken. Lovely enthusiastic teacher, with lots of ideas and examples. Can’t wait to create my own and finally use some of the mountains of collage fodder I have already accumulated. Thank you so much”
“Your classes make me feel art-capable. Thank you!”
Once you make your purchase – your course will be available for you immediately. You will access your course under the “my courses” tab up top under the “my account” tab.
You must be logged in to view your course. All of the videos are available for download for you to keep. I provide a Vimeo link below each video – which will allow you to access the Vimeo video page for your download options.
