Rebecca Wild - Taking a Line for a Walk
Through a series of exercises inspired by the work of artist Paul Klee, participants will invent an abstract alphabet that wil be altered, embellished, combined with words and layers, and used as the basis for multiple creative pieces. Hand cut stencils, pastels, graphite, paint, and various resist materials will be used. Detailed demonstrations will offer plenty of time for hands-on artistic exploration and individual interpretation. Each participant will complete this workshop with an impressive sampler, new techniques and an appreciation for one of the most original masters of modern art.
Class Level: All are welcome.
Supply List:
Your $15 supply fee will include art paper.
- Scrap paper 10-15 sheets (8 ½ x 11) This can be used copy paper printed on one side.
- 10 sheets of Bond paper 11 x 17 or larger for mark making with black ink
- ½ sheet (13” x 19”) of Canson Mi-Teintes paper any color (will be made into a portfolio)
- 2B or 2 HB soft pencil and 4H pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Be thinking of color palettes that appeal to you and choose pencils and pastels accordingly
- A small set of Prismacolor Artist’s Quality colored pencils (or similar) or 2 warm and 2 cool colors of Prismacolor colored pencils (or similar). We will be layering on top of these with water-based media so avoid watercolor pencils.
- 3 or more colors of Pan Pastels
- ¼ -½ sheet of sandpaper 220 or finer. This will be for grinding stick pastels.
- Tombo Mono Zero Eraser, Tuff Stuff eraser, General's Factis Mechanical Eraser, or Pentel Click Eraser if you can’t find one of the other 3 (they are the fine tip white erasers that are housed in a retractable case). My favorite is Tombo Mono Zero
- Staedtler Mars White Plastic eraser
- Kneaded eraser
- A flat, watercolor or acrylic brush approximately 1” or bigger. Will be used with acrylic paint. Should be soft bristles. I like the Dick Blick Scholastic Wonder White Flat or Bright #20. Serial #05380-1020.
- Pointed brushes, bring a variety of small to medium sizes (also known as round brushes). They will be used with acrylics and ink.
- 8 oz bottle of Golden brand Matte Medium or similar (you will use about 1/3 of this so you might consider splitting)
- Black ink (Sumi, India or Higgins Eternal are fine)
- Water jar
- Small scrap of a soft, fine weave cotton rag (old t-shirt is especially good)
- Towel or rag for wiping brushes
- Sharp x–acto knife #11 or #16 with extra blades (or similar)
- (Self-healing) plastic cutting board any size
- Roll of Scotch Magic Tape ¾” green label (must be this brand, size and kind) Do not buy blue label removable.
- Roll of (approximately) 1” or wider yellow Frog Tape for Delicate Surface or regular blue painters tape (not the super lock blue)
- Metal ruler with cork backing or a cheap wooden ruler with a metal edge
- Paper sack to use as a garbage can
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES: These may add to your classroom experience. Bring if you already own.
- Lettering/calligraphy/mark making tools that generate different kinds of line.
- A hair dryer.
- Wipes
- Drafting brush
- Apron
- Small sharp scissors
- Acrylic pens or inks
- Pan Pastel applicator tools
- A pipette or small water bottle or dropper for mixing paint
- Paint palette with wells for mixing color
- A metal embossing stylus
- A bone folder