Description
In this class we will explore creating figurative work using ink, watercolor, acrylic paint, gouache, colored pencil and collage. We will experiment with materials, spend some time working abstractly, and find ways to sink into the process of art making. From this space we can create more free flowing and organic illustrations. We will discuss narrative and symbols in our work as well as basic design and flow.
This class is appropriate for both illustrators and fine artists. Some experience drawing is helpful, but not mandatory. We will be doing some collaboration and reflection exercises that benefit from having new or outside perspectives to the art world.
Expect to get messy, play with your materials, talk about your work, and find fun in creating art again.
About the Instructor
Her illustrations are bold and tender at the same time, depicting motherhood, varying versions of gender expression, community and nature.
Lettie Jane has completed over 40 murals, from small scale paintings over windowsills, to two story buildings, they love transforming spaces with colors and shape. They teach art at Ulna Art Studio, which they co-own with two partners.
Lettie Jane is the creator of Many Queens, a gender-inclusive tarot deck, and The Listening Oracle, a card deck that offers support to creatives.
Learn More
www.lettiejane.com
Materials List
You will need to bring:
Paintbrushes, a variety of sizes and shapes (watercolor or acrylic)
5-20 sheets of watercolor paper (at least 130#) any size, imagine what you’d like to create finished work on
Watercolors (whatever you have and like, I recommend Kuretake Gansai sets)
Colored pencils (also, whatever you have and like, I recommend Prismacolor)
Scissors and/or an xacto knife
Glue stick (does not need to be archival/expensive)
Optional but not required:
Gouache (recommended Holbein’s primary color set)
Provided by instructors:
Bulk watercolor paper for freedom and play
Ink (Calligraphy, Botanical, Sumi)
Extra colored pencils
Nova latex paint
Collage materials