Fearless Faces: Painting Workshop
I’m teaching at Art & Soul: Inspirational Mixed Media Retreat!
In the name of freedom and play, let’s paint abstract faces!
I invite you to spend the day with me letting loose, slinging paint, and having fun. You’ll be gently guided and supported every step of the way.
When I first started painting, faces and figures were the subject matter that scared me the most. However, with a lot of practice and some key lessons learned, they now come easily. In fact, it's what I paint most often in my art journal for comfort.
If painting faces seems scary to you, I want to demonstrate how to simplify the process. I will provide lessons to get you started and help subside those fears. I'll encourage you to paint perfectly imperfect abstract faces.
Faces tell stories like no other subject and I'll invite you to infuse your faces with your own stories.
We'll start with intention setting and art journal prompts followed by several guided painting excercises using a vareity of tools, mediums, and palettes. Included are tips for setting up your painting station, mark making, color and composition, techniques for building layers, and so much more.
“As a newbie to this kind of retreat, I was a bit scared to be awful at making art next to strangers. Becky guided us through thinking about our intentions and getting over the judging voice we carry inside. I stepped up to the canvas and she made it so easy to get started. I really LOVE this process Becky introduced us to, and how she teaches the class with such joy. It was exactly what I had hoped for in a painting class. I had a chance to really struggle a bit, but never alone and never without guidance.”
Be bold. Let go. Get wild.
We're all artists! This class is for everyone, with no previous painting experience necessary. If you’re a beginner who has never painted before or an experienced painter feeling creatively stuck and in need of a boost of fresh inspiration, this course if for you!
Working intuitively to tune into our own personal emotions or instincts, we will move away from rules, formalalized skills, or the notion of right and wrong. My approach is to guide and facilitate you in making your own instinctive choices by providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where I hope you will feel at ease to create freely.
I anticipate lots of laughter, fostering of community, making a big 'ol mess, and maybe some dancing!
Registration: $185
$15 Materials Fee paid at the beginning of class includes:
Class handouts
Acrylic paint
Gesso
Gel medium
Stabilo All pencils
Spray bottles
A variety of mark making tools
Supplies needed to bring for class:
Watercolor or mixed media paper (my favorite is Cason XL) in 9x12 or larger
Variety of acrylic or mixed media paint brushes in various sizes
Palette Pad or something to use as a pallet surface
Water Container
Optional
Your favorite acrylic paint
Favorite mark making tools (oil pastels, pigment sticks, water soluble crayons, stabilo woodies, intense blocks, etc)
“Becky was amazing and led us through the process with a light and loving heart. I adored her workshop space, my retreat mates, and just the whole vibe. I felt surrounded by people ready to create and express with joy and without judgment.”
“Joyful! Engaging! Full of spirit, energy, light, and happiness! This retreat was a gift that helped ignite the creative spark I was look for. I leave wanting to learn more and ready to explore my next canvas. This class also made me reflect deep within my soul. ”