Serena Barton

Artist, Portland Oregon

At My Studio

Leave Your Mark: Mark-Making in Oil & Cold Wax Painting

June 17-20, 2023 1-5

Supply List
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.
Messermeister Bowl Scraper https://www.messermeister.com/products/silicone-bowlscraper-sbs-web
16 oz. tin or jar of Cold Wax Medium
Two medium sized metal palette (painting) knives
One pad of palette paper
Two or more R and F Pigment sticks, your choice of color
One or two 12 x 16” pads of Arches Oil Paper (dickblick.com)
A roll of freezer paper
Two or more R & F Pigment Sticks
https://www.dickblick.com/products/r-f-pigment-sticks-sets/
Six or so cradled wood painting panels, 10” 10” or similar
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-artists-wood-panel-flat-cradle-10-x-10-78-cradle/
I will provide additional paints to share, collage elements, texture tools, incising tools, marking tools, and more.

The Fine Print
Cancellation at least 14 days before the class date = full refund or you may change to another class without penalty.
Cancellation 14 days or less before the class date = full refund minus a $30 cancellation fee only if the space is filled by another paying student.
No show = no refund.
By registering for this class, you agree to assume all responsibility for non-refundable expenses including but not limited to travel and lodging. Travel insurance is encouraged.
If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.
Should any injuries or illness occur during or as a result of participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Serena Barton.

Mark-making can free us to create intuitively, and to add movement and life to our paintings. Some of the marks you make may survive through the completion of your painting. Others may be obscured by layers of paint and cold wax, but they will still provide a kind of “hum” underneath the work. All your marks and movements will enhance the energy, authenticity, and boldness of your pieces. We’ll explore using a variety of tools and techniques. The motto of this class is, “Experiment Boldly!”

We’ll work on wood panels, oil paper, and multimedia artboard to build up layers, play with the many additive and subtractive techniques involved in building complex and evocative pieces. We’ll explore a variety of styles as you work to discover or strengthen your own style. This will be a small group, where you can get plenty of individual coaching and support.

 

 

Masks required. I have high quality masks available for you if needed.

$425.00

Archaeology and Alchemy in Oil and Cold Wax

March 25-28, 2023 1-5:30

We’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.

Masks required. I’ll have high-quality masks available if needed.

Class is full.

Supply List:

I will provide additional paints to share, collage elements, texture tools, incising tools, marking tools, and more.

The Fine Print

Cancellation at least 14 days before the class date = full refund or you may change to another class without penalty.
Cancellation 14 days or less before the class date = full refund minus a $30 cancellation fee only if the space is filled by another paying student.
No show = no refund.
By registering for this class, you agree to assume all responsibility for non-refundable expenses including but not limited to travel and lodging. Travel insurance is encouraged.
If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.
Should any injuries or illness occur during or as a result of participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Serena Barton.

$425.00

Abstract Painting with Oil and Cold Wax Medium

April 22-25, 2023 1-5:30 PM

Join this 4-day beginning and refresher workshop and discover ways to create fascinating paintings with this delicious medium! We’ll cover mixing paint and wax, texturing and smoothing (with weird tools), mark-making and incising, and using additives to the oil and wax mixture. We’ll also cover composition, adding unique touches, and presenting your pieces. We’ll work on wood panels and Arches Oil Paper. You’ll leave with rich and luminous pieces, works in progress, and the knowledge to continue exploring this exciting medium on your own.

This workshop will free you to experiment with confidence. You can add and subtract elements all the way through, so no worries about “mistakes.” Some lovely things can happen accidentally, and changes are easy to make. We’ll have demonstrations, time to work, and time for sharing and questions. The process of interacting with your materials in an open and exploratory way will lead you to pieces you love.

Masks required. I’ll have high-quality masks available if needed. Vaxed and boosted, please.

 

Supply List:

I will provide additional paints to share, collage elements, texture tools, incising tools, marking tools, and more.

The Fine Print

  • Cancellation 14 days before the class date = full refund minus payment processing fees or may apply full amount to another class.

  • Cancellation less than 14 days before the class date = full refund minus a $30 cancellation fee ONLY if the space is filled by another paying student.

  • No show = no refund.

  • By registering for a class or event you agree to assume all responsibility for non-refundable expenses including but not limited to travel and lodging. Travel insurance is encouraged.

If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund. Should any injuries occur or illness during or as a result of participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Serena Barton.

$425.00

Coloring Outside the Lines

Individual art coaching

Learning to make art involves learning to see, moving past the inner critic, and accepting what you produce at a given moment. I provide gentle and inspiring coaching and guidance with both the technical and emotional aspects of creating. We go at your pace and free you to find your own style.