Making Acrylics Work
March 11, 2023
9am - 12pm
$75
***SOLD OUT***
For many artists acrylic is a tricky medium. It dries too quickly and if not used properly the artwork too often looks like plastic, especially if painted too thickly. But the benefits of acrylic are many. Whatever subject interests you, this workshop will show you how to slowly build up layers of color that will give your painting depth and richness.
You will need to bring your own materials:
You will need to bring your own materials:
- A basic set of acrylic colors that includes red (light and medium or dark), yellow (light and medium or deep), blue (ultramarine and cobalt or cerulean), black and white. (A violet like Quinacridone Magenta or alizarin crimson can be helpful but not necessary.)
- Almost any brushes will work, especially those labeled for both acrylic and oil. (Please avoid expensive sable watercolor brushes as acrylic can easily ruin them.) I suggest a variety of sizes like No. 2, 4, 6 and possibly 8, flat or filbert, plus a liner for details.
- A canvas board, stretched canvas, or 3/8 or ¼-inch Masonite panel prepared with gesso. Or good watercolor paper, preferably 140lb. – a block is preferable because it remains flat. Your choice of sizes: 8x10, 9x12, or 11x14, 12x16
- A container for water.
- A palette for holding and mixing paint. (The best are those that come with a cover.) A porcelain tray is handy for mixing because it cleans easily but not a must.
- A photo or sketch to work from. Or if painting abstractly an idea.
- Remember to wear clothing for painting.
About the instructor:
John Fennell has been a painter for more than 35 years. After graduating from Northern Illinois University, he attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and then studied privately. He earned a master's degree in painting and drawing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has exhibited in Chicago and Milwaukee, as well as in St. Louis, Kansas City, Fulton, Ashland and Columbia, Missouri. His work is in many private and corporate collections. He recently retired as a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism where he taught magazine writing, design and publishing. Before teaching, he was a journalist and editor.
www.johnfennellart.com/
John Fennell has been a painter for more than 35 years. After graduating from Northern Illinois University, he attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and then studied privately. He earned a master's degree in painting and drawing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has exhibited in Chicago and Milwaukee, as well as in St. Louis, Kansas City, Fulton, Ashland and Columbia, Missouri. His work is in many private and corporate collections. He recently retired as a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism where he taught magazine writing, design and publishing. Before teaching, he was a journalist and editor.
www.johnfennellart.com/