We will explore the concept of 'abstract' that can be applied to realistic art. You will loosen your current painting style or develop a whole new approach. We will discuss different techniques related to tools and products used, while investigating mark-making and collage to add interest to artwork. Layering & depth will be discussed also. This will be an unstructured workshop allowing artists to practice techniques discussed. Alison's sessions are lively and thought-provoking, encouraging thinking outside the box.

Alison Aplin is an experienced abstract artist having won numerous awards since 2008. She has had a number of solo exhibitions including in Melbourne (TACIT Art) and Adelaide; and others regional, plus exhibiting internationally. Abstract expressionism is Alison's fortè using colour, depth, imperfection and energy to produce exciting and dramatic artwork. She has a Cert IV in Training & Assessment.

Realist artists wanting a looser style can benefit from this workshop. 

Material list to be brought to the workshop by students

Plastic to cover table, coffee mug, name tag, covered container, water container, note book, gloves (finger painting), rags

Paints:

Acrylic - Matisse, Golden, Liquitex

Dioxazine purple

Yellow ochre

Sap green

Grey green

Matisse red (Matisse Scarlet is excellent - series 7)

Pthalo green

pthalo blue

Cadmium orange

Titanium white

Transparent paints - Atelier Indian yellow, Matisse Yellow green and Transparent umber

Matisse pouring acrylic

For those interested in collage:

Paper cuttings, pages from old books, tissues, glue,

Stencils

Willow Charcoal or graphite

Optional: Soft pastel, Contè, Oil pastels/sticks - colours of choice