Workshop Title:
Abstract Immersive Collections
An immersive experience creating a collection of abstract paintings on paper and canvas using acrylic paint, collage, and mixed media techniques with North Carolina artist and author of Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink, Jodi Ohl.
Immerse yourself into a deep dive into the creative process of Abstract Painting with elements of collage and mixed media. Students who have a desire to find their own personal voice and style while learning the fundamentals of painting with acrylics (and mixed media) in an abstract manner, will find many opportunities to flourish in this robust workshop.
The artist and author of Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink will guide students through a variety of inspiring chats, comprehensive demonstrations, and provide personal guidance daily. This workshop will combine both acrylic painting and some collage work to open options and ideas to incorporate in the collection of work students will be working on over the course of the 4.5 teaching days.
Students can expect to work on multiple pieces on both paper and canvas (or hardboard) to develop their own personal style and build on their body of existing work.
Topics & exercises we will cover in the course:
Developing your creative routines and practices
Building stronger compositions
Demystify color application and design principles
Review mediums and their use in acrylic work
Evaluating your work and identifying areas of opportunities as well as strengths
Warm-up exercises with collage and paper pieces
Daily painting time with prompts to jumpstart
How to showcase your work and grow your audience
Detailing and finalizing your work.
Typical Daily Schedule:
Opening discussion and painting/journal exercise
Demonstrations of techniques and processes by the instructor
Student work
Lunch
Afternoon Demonstration by the instructor
Student work
Individual sessions with the instructor
Jodi Ohl is a best-selling author, award winning mixed media artist and creative instructor originally from Dunkirk, NY, who now resides in Aberdeen, NC. Having left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she has built a body of work that is known for its distinctive texture, bold color combinations which are often whimsical or abstract compositions, as well as motivational in nature. Her art appeals to those that seem to be young at heart and who appreciate the positive side of life whether communicated through words, colors, or composition.
Guest room amenities include Towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hair dryers, in room coffeemaker, mini fridge, tv, internet, lap desks, yoga mats
Light dinner and refreshments
Includes 2 nights of dinner (welcome and farewell), lunch and breakfast, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer
If art supplies are included in the price of the retreat, it will show in the description.
Taxis and rental cars available at airport. We may be able to pick you up at the airport or train station with prior arrangements.
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Your instructor will reach out with details on needed materials and supplies. You can have your supplies shipped directly to us if you do not want to travel with them.
Although we do not require trip insurance, we VERY HIGHLY recommend it. Here is a link for purchasing Trip Insurance where you can compare rates and coverage. https://www.travelinsurance.com/
6-8 pm Welcome Reception - meet your fellow students reception with Welcome Dinner.
Room check ins begin at 3pm
All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch
Class plan is set by the instructor
Art Studio available 24/7
All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch
Class plan is set by the instructor
Art Studio available 24/7
All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch
Class plan is set by the instructor
Art Studio available 24/7
All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch and farewell dinner
Class plan is set by the instructor
Art Studio available 24/7
Breakfast in the morning Studio work in the morning, sketching and
Checkout by 1PM
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