What you will learn?
This drawing & observation workshop is a guide to get started in art making. By drawing what you observe you can look and study the world around you with sketching pencils and other media. Once you are in the habit of drawing what you observe, you can experiment with different art making techniques. Drawing is an enjoyable process, that can be started with a single piece of paper or a sketchbook.
A collage workshop with a twist! Enjoy this creative project for working with collage. Beginning with a creative prompt, invent a solution to a problem, and collage your invention. Please be aware of health and safety, handling scissors and glue/paste with care. If handling scissors is difficult for example, consider working on this project with assistance.
This course will provide an experimental exercise for creating a composition for an abstract art-work, and guidance on applying mixed media art materials, resulting in a vibrant art-work. The techniques are suitable for beginners, allow for free flow expression, and spontaneity. As a visual artist, I facilitate creative workshops, and aim to provide tools and guidance for creating art-works. This course is suitable for beginners.
Abstract art means different things to different people. Here we will be creating mixed media abstract art-work, incorporating different art materials. We will look at creating a non-figurative artwork (that is it doesn't represent a real world object or person) that explores line, shape, colour, and rhythm. Suitable materials include paper, coloured paper, watercolour, acrylic, maker pens, tracing paper, and pencils. If these art-materials are not available, try to get a sense of the process, and experiment with what materials you have available.
With the techniques and guidance from this course, you will be able to create a variety of mixed media abstract art-works. In my own art-practice, I experiment and use these techniques to create new art-works, and I have overcome creative block as a result. I hope you enjoy the Mixed Media Abstract Art Course!
About the course
This course will introduce you to technqiues for art making. Starting with drawing & observation, moving on to collage, and finally abstract mixed media : the course is designed to inspire creativity. With straightforward instructions and creative prompts, the course will gently guide you through the creative process. It will get you started on your artistic journey!
About the teacher
Candice Black
Creative
Candice Black has a creative education in Fashion & Textiles, as well as art history. She has established herself as an artist, writer, and poet in her local community of South Wales. She is a trained creative workshop facilitator.
