Workshop Information
An exciting practice for developing abstract paintings using a simple to complex use of shape, line and texture. Have you every wondered what to paint or how to start your next great abstract painting then this workshop will get you going.
We will be doing three designs, each one building on the previous design using, shape, line and texture. We will be working on half sheet watercolor paper 15” x 22” coated with white gesso. Painting with soft watercolor brushes and transparent acrylic paints and white gesso. In addition, I will be using stamps I have made, brayers and squeegee.
Learn to be spontaneous
Learn to make decisions as you paint.
See why thinking time is important.
Learn to build a relationship between shape, line and texture.
Learn to break space and reconnect.
See how under painting works great for abstracts.
This workshop is for both beginner and experienced painter.
Cost: Members: $50, Non-Members: $65
Materials for Workshop:
Transparent acrylics, heavy body or fluid acrylics
2 full watercolor sheets 22” x 30” 300# cold press
Table cover
Rags
Box of facial tissues
Water jug
Matte Medium
Large palette or palette pad
Spray bottle
Stamps that you have made
Any paper collage materials you have made
Brayer
Plastic Bathroom shower squeegee
Scissors
Pencil and ruler
Soft watercolor brushes, flats and rounds on the large size, plus hopefully a large wash brush.
White gesso
Zoom information
Topic: TRA Acrylic Workshop
Time: Jan 16, 2021 9:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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About the Artist
Kerry graduated from the University of Cincinnati at the college of Design, Art and Architecture and began his creative life as an Art Director with a fortune 500 company and as an artist at local art shows. After a few years he founded an award winning national marketing and design firm as President and Creative Director. During those years Kerry remained active in fine arts by teaching and painting with further studies at the University of Cincinnati, The Cincinnati Art Academy at the Art Museum and Artist Magazine.
Kerry is currently a full time artist, painting from his studio in Florida, teaching acrylic painting and giving workshops. He continued his studies with the Dazzle Art Group and attended workshops with Carol Frye, Skip Lawrence, Alex Powers, Katherine Chang Liu, and Mary Alice Brackman.
Recent Awards and Shows:
Signature member of ISEA, ISAP, APUSA
International Society of Acrylic Painters Juried Awards 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012
International Society of Acrylic Painters - Florida Awards 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
International Society of Experimental Artists Juried Award 2009, 2010, 2014
Suntan Art Center Best of Show 2007, 2009
Vision of Eire - Solo Show 2008
Dynamic Duo Show 2010
Six Feet Over Professional Show 2010
University of Cincinnati Alumni Show 2010
Morean Art Center, John Brown Memorial Award 2011
2014 ISEA-Welsh Group, Wales England Traveling Show
2014 Best of Show ISAP-FL
2017 City Dwellers solo show
Acrylic Painters USA Juried Show, 2017, 2018, 2019.2020
Neutral Impressions Show, TECO Corporate Gallery, 2019
President, Acrylic Painters USA 2018, 2019, 2020
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