Description
Dyeing with tea and coffee is an art form that goes back hundreds of years. In this workshop, we will explore this unique art form by adding the dynamic nature of pen and ink to our stained papers. On day one, we will stain various papers with coffee and tea solutions, letting them dry to produce wonderful outcomes. We will also explore using various texturing techniques as the papers dry. On day two, we will enhance our papers with pen and various drawing inks, bringing them to a complete composition.
About the Instructor
Anji Grainger is an award-winning watercolorist, juror and instructor. A signature member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, she has received numerous awards in juried shows, including Best in Show from the Northwest Watercolor Society, as well as multiple other accolades. Anji has been accepted and published in three international competitions with Richeson Gallery International and is one of 130 artists featured in Splash 18’s national publication The Best in Watercolor, Value Edition. Her work is inspired by the magic and wonder of nature, with a particular focus on capturing what is often overlooked. Anji is drawn to the movement of nature, visualizing the growth and twists of a twig or leaf, she aims to capture the stillness of an early morning walk through a field, along a river or in a forest. Her hope is that viewers of her work will walk away with a fresh perspective and a sense of wonder, asking, “How does she do that?”
Learn More
www.bluepansycottage.com
Materials List
You will need to bring:
Hot press watercolor paper
Artist printing papers that will stand up to being wet
Various sizes of archival waterproof ink pens in black and sepia
One bottle of black India ink
Water container
Round paint brushes
Liner pointed round for example
One roll of paper towels
One tray or cookie sheet for dipping papers
Optional supplies to bring:
Any stencils you may have in your art supplies
Watercolor paints
Provided by instructors:
Coffee and tea for making dying solutions
Various stenciling and texturing materials for creating unique patterns