Poetic Spaces   

Thoughtful composition, subtle details, and expressive use of line and color can build the atmosphere and meaning of your work. This workshop blends technique and intuition to help you create evocative, poetically inspired mixed-media pieces.

Through guided exercises and the study of famous artists, you will explore core concepts such as perspective, the rule of thirds, and tonal composition. 

Over two sessions, you will practice thumbnail sketching, prepare photo transfers, and develop a final drawing. By the end, you’ll complete a dynamic mixed-media piece and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process.

Materials list for Poetic Spaces

• 3 photocopies of student photograph of choice (i.e. landscape of natural or city environment).  
  • Laser photocopy with high contrast must be made to complete the photo transfer project.
• Graphite pencils – 4b, 6b and 8b
• Black or colored markers (fine and medium tipped)
• Blue or black ink pen (regular ballpoint pen)
• Watercolor paint – payne’s grey, titanium white and 1 color of choosing
• 4 oz bottle of liquid matte medium (for photo transfer project, layering and adhering collage papers)
• Choice of collage papers (i.e. tissue paper, heavy card stock, newspaper, colored bond paper)   *Instructor will be bringing samples.
• 2 watercolor brushes small and medium    *Michaels or craft stores better for this.  You can buy single instead of a kit
• 1 pad of mixed media paper