
Archaeology and Alchemy in Oil and Cold Wax
March 25-28, 2023 1-5:30We’ll be archaeologists and alchemists in this four-day workshop, digging deep to find treasures and turning lead into gold. We’ll work on some pieces from the beginning, and we’ll dig into works you have in progress, revamp your old acrylic or oil pieces, discovering and creating new treasures as we go. We’ll practice the rhythm of addition and subtraction, using many techniques and materials.
In this workshop we’ll be using several methods of incising, pulling back, abrading, and scraping back of layers to reveal sections of previous layers. We’ll experiment with mark-making, using solvents, adding metal leaf, texturing, and using additives. You’ll come away with richly stratified pieces, full of mystery and wonder.
Previous oil and cold wax experience helpful. Two spots open, so sign up soon!
Supply List:
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A basic set of oil paints or your favorite oil paints. If you want student grade paints, I recommend Gamblin 1980. Large tubes of black and white oil paint are very helpful.
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Messermeister Bowl Scraper https://www.messermeister.com/products/silicone-bowlscraper-sbs-web
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16 oz. tin or jar of Cold Wax Medium
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Two medium sized metal palette (painting) knives
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One pad of palette paper
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Two or more R and F Pigment sticks, your choice of color
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One or two 12 x 16” pads of Arches Oil Paper (dickblick.com)
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A large roll of freezer paper
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Two or more R & F Pigment Sticks
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https://www.dickblick.com/products/r-f-pigment-sticks-sets/
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Six or so cradled wood painting panels, 10” 10” or similar
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https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-artists-wood-panel-flat-cradle-10-x-10-78-cradle/