Supply List
AN- next to supply means it is available at The Artists' Nook
(AN) 8 oz. Jar of white gesso
(AN) Your favorite mark-making tools (gel pens, Sharpies, colored pencils, etc)
Please include a china marker/grease pencil or a soft graphite pencil or
conte crayon.
(AN) Bring a selection of inexpensive acrylic paints, in a range of colors. Be sure to include black and at least one metallic in the mix. 10 – 12 colors will be fine.
If available, please bring a selection of water-soluble oil pastels OR NeoArt Watersoluble Wax Pastels (AN)
(AN) Bring 4-6 inexpensive bristle brushes, various sizes
(AN) 8 oz. Jar of acrylic matte medium, for adhering paper collage elements
(AN) Small jar of acrylic gel medium, for adhering heavier non-paper elements
A pack of index cards, any size
(AN) 2 – 3 sheets of colored/patterned tissue paper or dress patterns (for collage)
Masking tape
X-acto knife or scissors
1 sheet of sandpaper, any grit
Palette for paints
Water container for brushes
Small selection of lightweight fibers, string, paper lace, twine – these will be used to create texture. Bring anything that appeals to you – nothing too dimensional.
For collage: We are going to work with the concept of creating art journal pages “on the loud speaker”, using large paper. (I will provide the paper) Look through your collage stash and find images that are symbolic, and have strong
significance for you. For instance, doorways, time pieces or clocks, staircases, houses, keys, clouds, whatever images that provide insight into your creative quest. Choose images that are potent, quirky, compelling. If you wish, you can also cut out key words from magazines, ads, junk mail, maps, posters, etc. You may prefer to generate your OWN words, using a word processor. Or, bring along a favorite set of alphabet stamps or stencils to imprint your artwork.
(bring ink pads)
More about collage: I often like to work with the same image, in various sizes.
You might want to make several copies of the same collage element in sizes ranging from small to huge (11” X 17”) You can also try enlarging details of the collage elements (similar to looking at the gears inside a watch) Black/white OR color copies are fine. Do NOT bring ink jet copies, printed on heavy cardstock.
These are too difficult to work with, for collage. Don't go overboard with collage prints – a selection of 12 – 18 prints will be fine.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me:
LKPerrella@AOL.com
For more information, please visit my website:
www.LKPerrella.com
Look forward to seeing you at The Artists Nook!
