Mixed Media Painting (PEL)
with Betsy Lester
Mondays
9:30am – 12:30pm
Skill Level: All Levels
Offered for:
Winter Session 1 (Jan 9, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13 and 20) – 3 or 6 week option – Please note no class on Jan 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Winter Session 2 (Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3) – 3 or 6 week option
Spring Session (April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 and 22) – 3 or 6 week option
Students pursue a multitude of media with an emphasis on self-expression. This class develops your cohesive body of work with a focus on concept. Weekly class critiques.
PRE-ASSIGNMENT
For working artists please bring:
1. One to three recent finished works.
2. One work in progress.
3. One clipping, photo, and/or object of your artistic influence.
4. Write a Statement of Intent. What is your work idea and why will mixed media show us best?
For part time artists please bring:
Do 1-4 above AND bring that which you value, one of each:
1. An object.
2. A photo of a person, place or thing.
3. A clipping of non-objective artwork (about shapes and colors).
MATERIALS
SUGGESTED PAINT:
-Alizarin Crimson
-Cad red light (vermillion)
-Cad yellow
-Yellow ochre
-Pthalo green
-Ultramarine Blue
-Raw sienna
-Ivory black
-Titanium white
-Optional: Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Prussian blue, Naples yellow
SUGGESTED MEDIA: vine charcoal, oil sticks, pastels, collage material, white glue
BRUSHES of Various Sizes- Rounds, Flats, Stiff and soft bristle. Bigger the better!
CANVAS: Two to three primed stretched, preferably same size (20”x 20”)
PALLET: Meat trays, or disposable pallet pad
MISC: Big water container, rags, sponge
Questions? Call Betsy 727.480.3927
Cost for 6 classes:
Member $145
Non-Member $175
Cost for 3 classes:
Member $85
Non-Member $100
For more information or to register over the phone, please call the Morean Arts Center at 727.822.7872 ext. 2121
(If class has already begun, please call to inquire about late registration.)
PARKING DISCLAIMER: Please note that the Morean Arts Center is located in a rapidly developing portion of downtown St Petersburg, FL. Parking in our two designated lots is limited and cannot be guaranteed. You may have to park your car up to several blocks away in a 2-or-3 hour parking spot. Our instructors are aware of the possibility that you may have to excuse yourself from class to move your car once your parking time has expired. The Morean Arts Center is not responsible for parking tickets nor will refunds be issued on the basis of having to park your car outside of our designated lots.
