Expressive Florals Workshop
AURIC GALLERY + KRISTY KENSINGER
WORKSHOP DETAILS
When: May 16th, 5-7pm
Where: Auric Gallery, 125 E Boulder St. CSC 80903
Cost: $75 (includes materials)
Join Kristy for a creative workshop on expressive florals. Bring your friends to create vibrant and expressive floral paintings in this workshop. We will explore techniques through water soluble sketches, ink and fluid acrylic washes, and then tie it all together with mixed media techniques. We will explore palettes inspired by floral arrangements and seasons, push past our comfort zones and get free with our brushstrokes, and explore background design and composition. We will finalize with ideas on how to bring our techniques into other subject
matters.
All art materials will be included in the workshop. Wine,, light appetizers, and art supplies provided. 2 Hour Workshop.
No previous art experience necessary. Limited to 12 Artists. Dates subject to change pending gallery schedule and enrollment.
Techniques in Workshop
Contour Sketches & Painting
Gestural Painting Techniques
Bold Brushstrokes
Study of Shape, Line, and Form
Color Palette Creation
Acrylic Wash Florals
Mixed Media Painting
Bonus Ink Floral Lesson
As promised, please watch our bonus ink expressive floral lesson. Thank you for joining this workshop!
Art Supplies used in Workshop
Drawing Tools
Caran d’Ache Water Soluble Colored Pencils
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Crayons
Optional: Pens or Graphite Pencils
Painting Tools
Substrates + Tools
Strathmore Mixed Media & Watercolor Paper
Arches Hot or Cold Press Paper
Variety of Paint Brushes
Paint Droppers
"Every flower must grow through dirt."
— Laurie Jean Sennott
ARTIST RESOURCES
Artists, I wanted to piece together some resources for you to continue your inspiration after our workshop together. Please find below some resources discussed, inspiration, and color palette ideas. All art materials are also included above with links, please reach out with any questions!
Color Palette Inspiration
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Books
I found a variety of lovely books on flowers and arrangements to continue your inpiration!
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Photography
Visit our Pinterest board “Flowers in Bloom” or our Unsplash album with royalty free photography for more floral photos to inspire your work.
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Inspiring Artists
There are so many great artists that have painted florals. Here are a few Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Ambrosius Bosschaert, Rachel Ruysch, Gustav Klimt, Piet Mondrian