April 19-20, 2025

Join me for a wonderful opportunity to experiment with multiple water-based media in combination with soft pastels and collage.  We explore the versatility of the soft pastel medium, painting with water & alcohol ( no petroleum-based solvents). We layer with both dry & wet media, possibly incorporating rich texture. Lots of exuberant mark making on several surfaces! Open to continuing artists of all levels & to adventurous beginners wh want to explore the untapped versatility of this stunning combination.  Material list available on both Studio 55 website and my website https://www.miraMwhitefineartworkshops.com

April 19-20, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm             Register: https://www.studio55martinez.com  Studio 55, 55 Howe Road, Martinez, CA                     Tuition: $ 375

MATERIALS LIST:YOU BRING:

Soft  Chalk Pastels: Your collection of soft chalk pastels, . For this workshopany of the relatively inexpensive sets of chalk pastels ( Koss,  Rembrandt, Alphacolor, Blick) are fine. If you have the richer, highly pigmented brands that i(s also good( Schmincke, Sennelier, or Great American ArtWorks) Just get a set of at least 24 colors  , 

 Papers: Surfaces

  2 sheets  22″x30″140 lb  watercolor paper( can be Strathmore or Arches) that has been prepared with 1 good coat of white gesso on both sides
10 sheets black or lavender 320grit commercial sandpaper  that is 10″x8″( these are for warm up exercises 
Lots of extra paper for collage work( newsprint, sketch paper  , etc

Paints : Your collection of acrylic paints ( preferably fluid),/ colored inks, watercolor paints ( if you use them- tubes, not pan colors)

 Brushes: An assortment of inexpensive hog bristle brushes that can withstand sanded pastel papers,acrylic paint, and painting with rubbing alcohol on a roughened surface.
Contractors pack of smooth foam rollers 3″ or 6# with appropriate handles.

Additional materials:

White Liquitex or Golden Acrylic Gesso 1 pint
Black Liquitex or Golden Acrylic Gesso 1 pint
Liquitex CLEAR  Gesso 1 pint(only this brand)
 Liquitex or Golden Acrylic Gel Medium for gluing collage papers
 70 % isopropyl rubbing alcohol 1 qt.
 Trigger sprayer with variable spray ( 8 oz size) (Amazon)6 20z cosmetic sprayers( misters) Amazon or Bed Bath & Beyond)
 2 “ or wider Masking tape, Bull dog clips , Blending stumps/Q tips

 Surgical/protective gloves/ protective hand creme

 Utility knife
, Scissors
  Drawing board to fit size of paper, ( I use 1/2″ foam core or sturdy cardboard
 Glassine paper for protecting work. and portfolio ( can be homemade & cardboard) for storing work
 INSTRUCTOR BRINGS:


Graphite powder and dry pigments, fixativ
Additional tools and mediums
Extra mark making tools

Mail Order Suppliers:  Dakota Pastels http://www.dakotapastels.com