Date: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th, February, 2022
Times: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $395 with all supplies included
Level: All Levels
Workshop Description
Stop hiding! See the canvas as an extension of yourself. Embrace large-scale painting using Samantha da Silva's unorthodox painting techniques: 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.
Play, experiment, have fun! Explore spontaneous creation with emphasis on "no rules!".
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
Set Your intention using healing mantras
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
7. Varnish Like a Pro