FLUID ACRYLICS LIKE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPGallery Classroom
Expand your painting skill set by exploring the possibilities of using fluid acrylics to paint like watercolor artists. With a watercolor-like application, students will have the opportunity to learn about this unique and versatile medium while utilizing the elements and principles of design. Working with a limited color palette, students will work from simple seasonal still-life setups and spring photo references to delve into this unique medium. This workshop offers beginners and experienced artists alike the opportunity to learn new techniques and be inspired by the innovative applications of fluid acrylic paints.
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Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Please pack your lunch for this workshop daily. If you cannot, there are local places where staff can recommend ordering boxed lunches. Students will need to pick up these lunches during their designated lunch.
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Susan Mencini is a graduate of Cooper School of Art in Cleveland, Ohio, and studied at Kent State University. In college, Susan majored in printmaking, a process that is still incorporated into her current body of work. Susan primarily uses fluid acrylics with a transparent watercolor application. She has taught at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center since 2004 and also teaches art at Cornerstone Community School in Tallmadge, Ohio. Susan won the Kaleidoscope Award at Summit Art Space in 2016.