Instant Texture- Watercolor on Masa Paper

This class is for watercolor artists of all levels and will lead participants through a series of explorations as an introduction to Masa paper, a machine-made Japanese paper made from heavily sized sulfite pulp. When cracked and crinkled it looks like a batik and adds instant texture, giving paintings a new look using everyday supplies. The workshop will explore ways to edit a Masa painting, and mount the painting to paper, canvas, or panels. Each participant will leave with two or three finished pieces The focus of the workshop will be on experimentation and process.

Rebecca Sentgeorge was President and a signature member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. She earned degrees in Art and was an art teacher for 40 years teaching in Astoria, Australia, China, and Japan. Rebecca’s art has been exhibited in Bend, Astoria. Australia and Japan. Rebecca is a warm and engaging teacher who brings out the best in her students.

Any watercolor supplies you normally use including brushes, watercolors, palette and water container,

Roll of paper towels

Black and white tube of either acrylics or gouache,

2 oz. of matte medium or Modge Podge,

An inexpensive brush for the mat medium

Brush for the gouache/acrylic paint

Reference photos

Pencil

Choice of substrate to mount the masa paintings on _watercolor paper , canvas panels, or cradleboard. any Size between 8"x10" and 12"x16

Scissors or Xacto knife

Any other supplies you would like to play with.

12 colors of gouache

Gelatos pens

Pastels

Masa Paper

Reference photos

Gesso

White Posca markers