In yesterday’s workshop at the Studio, we explored composition through a mixed-media collage process using Ebony pencils, watercolor pencils, stencils, graphite transfer paper, white tempera paint, TAP heat transfers and digitally altered images. This non-traditional combination of tools led to some pretty spectacular results!
Image transfer, whether done with graphite sheets, TAP paper, gel mediums or any other method is simply another way of selectively inputting and arranging images on a substrate. It’s neither “cheating” or “tracing.” Even if drawing is not your forte, you can use graphite media to produce striking lights and darks in a classic drafting style. Look at some of the work by iconic painter Larry Rivers to see how a master uses this technique.
We had some poets and prose writers in yesterday’s group – always a good sign for cross-genre inspiration! And our post-workshop critique was one of the best I can remember. There were lots of dream images and personal insights floating around. Fascinating stuff! Here are a few photos from a very rich and productive afternoon! Thanks, All!
I’m headed to Boston tomorrow for a few days so I can see the family and come home with a renewed appreciation of South Texas temperatures (it’s supposed to be 17F while I’m there – yikes). Now, y’all go outside, smell the Mountain Laurel, and bask in this lovely weather!
Texas Mountain Laurel – scratch and sniff 🙂
Yesterday was a really good workshop. I am always renewed when I am around you and creative friends no matter what the lesson. I always learn something new.
Loved your work, Glo! YOu can handle any medium beautifully 🙂
I was so fortunate to be a part of this lively and informative and gentle class! I learned so much in three hours and can hardly wait to take the next class. Thank you, Lyn–you’re a terrific teacher and inspiration to us all!
Linda, it was so much fun working with you- nice work- you are a visual storyteller as well as a fantastic writer!