Brain Twist Abstraction – The Villages Enrichment Academy

Embark on a creative journey where the canvas becomes a playground for your imagination. In this class, we harness the power of abstracting tools to breathe life onto the canvas, employing techniques such as layering, splattering, pulling, and desaturation. Whether you aspire for realism or crave the freedom of abstraction, the choice is yours as we navigate through each section of a landscape painting to ultimately unveil impressionistic masterpieces.

Supplies:

I used a sea sponge to help the trees but you can accomplish this with brushes.

Prepare your artistic sanctuary with the essentials:

• Table Setup: Create your personal studio space with the basics.
• Canvas: Select your preferred canvas size to capture the essence of your masterpiece.
• Paper Towels: Essential for dabbing and blending, ensuring your colors harmonize effortlessly.
• Palette Paper: Provide the perfect surface for mixing your palette
• Easel: Elevate your painting experience with the support of a sturdy easel.

Paints: Dive into a palette of colors including Red, Liquitex Hooker Green Dark, White, Black, Yellow, Red, Quinacridone, Ultramarine, and Emerald Green. While these are the colors utilized in the class, feel free to explore your own preferences. For optimal results, consider the versatile Amsterdam Paints, known for their affordability and ease of use. Additionally, Liquitex offers Hooker Green Dark Hue, though it may appear black at first glance rather than green. These are the colors that I used. You can use any colors that appeal to you.

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