THIS WORKSHOPS IS FULL. Sign up for the waiting list below. Spend a Thursday evening happy hour in the studio painting with the fabulous Laura Raborn.
Many of us let fear or perfection halt our artistic endeavors. Using simple methods, this fast paced mixed media workshop will interrupt the tendency to overthink and will allow artists to break free of their inner critic. The curriculum includes an introduction to various techniques such as how to use: stencils, collage, image transfer, drawing, and text. We will then alternate between two pieces with timed prompts, letting one painting rest while we work on the other.
The purpose is to experiment and try new techniques without pressure or expectations. Finally, we will analyze our results and brainstorm what methods will work best for creating a focal point and completing each painting.
Cost: $45
We are asking all students to wear a mask while inside the studio. By enrolling, you are agreeing to this request. Thank you!
BYOB. Laura will provide snacks.
About Laura:
Laura Raborn’s paintings have been exhibited in Arkansas, the U.S. and the Bahamas and are in multiple collections such as the CARTI Collection, the Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Bill and Hillary Clinton private collection. Her work has earned numerous awards and she has a thriving portrait commission business, one of which was presented to the former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Beebe. An interview about her most recent work can be found at https://www.arkansasartscene.com/home/interview-with-artist-laura-raborn.
Her Little Rock studio is open for appointments and her paintings can be viewed at www.laurarabornart.com or by visiting Cantrell Gallery in Little Rock, AR, Justus Fine Art in Hot Springs, AR and Princess Street Gallery on Harbour Island in the Bahamas.
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe all people are able to learn how to use art materials in a successful way. People who consider themselves to be “bad drawers” can often out perform a skilled or trained drawer when it comes to provocative, spontaneous line on a surface. In art making, there is something for everyone and being a teacher, particularly of a wide variety of methods and materials, allows me to help students find rewarding results and confidence.
The outcomes I expect when teaching are straightforward: for students to come away with new skills, for students to believe the workshop is worth their time, and to elevate each student’s view of their own value and ability as an artist.
Materials:
Must haves: 6-8 acrylic paint colors of your choice, one 18x24” sheet of watercolor paper to quarter or cut in half (or 2-3 smaller ones), a container for water, paper towels, a paint dauber or sponge paint roller, 1 small detail paint brush, 2-3 medium sized paint brushes or 1” foam brushes, an old credit card, hotel key card, or squeegee, Mod Podge or acrylic gel medium (the “gel” is the most versatile), tissue or sewing pattern paper, any type of mark making or writing tools such as pencil, oil pastels, crayons, charcoal, paint pens, etc. Please bring materials such as newspaper articles, magazine images, black and white photocopies, etc that you have collected, copied and cut ahead of time (class will not include perusing the newspaper, magazines etc).
Optional: Wet media such as inks, stains, spray paint, watercolors, acrylics, markers, black coffee, wet tea bag, calligraphy set; Dry media such as colored pencils, charcoal, wax crayon, conte crayon, oil sticks, pastel sticks, graphite pencils, ball point pen, ink pen; stencils and stamps, toothbrush, ink dropper, sandpaper, scissors, apron
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