Text in Paint with Izzy Stark
Saturday, April 11
12pm – 3pm
Price:
$60
Break the boundaries of traditional lettering and strip away the “rules” of classic painting in this high energy workshop. This class is designed for those who want to create art that is loud, colorful, and is unapologetically graphic!
We will explore how to stack, tilt, and layer text to transform a simply 6 or 8 letter word into a complicated visual puzzle. By blending the informative intentions behind graphic design with the soul of painting, each student will walk away with a finished, one-of-a-kind canvas that illustrates their chosen word with a bold vibrant, modern approach.
Materials List:
- Pencil and sketchbook
- 6-8 letter word
- ruler
- white paint marker:
- White marker
- 12 x 12 wood panel or canvas (Two options below, but students can find whatever option works to that scale)Â
- Plywood panel
- Canvas
Artist Bio:
Izzy received a foundational art education within the Visual and Performing Arts program at Sarasota’s own Booker High School, graduating with honors in 2020. In 2024, Stark earned their Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Art History from Florida International University in Miami. Returning to Sarasota, FL, Izzy worked within the Department of Academic Affairs at Ringling College of Art and Design, where she supported the administration of three academic majors. Izzy now works as the Exhibitions and Digital Media Coordinator at Art Center Sarasota. Izzy is also a member of SartQ, a well-known Sarasota-based collective of accomplished local artists committed to community collaboration and curating local exhibitions. Izzy sits on the Collective’s exhibitions committee, organizing group exhibitions, community outreach, and collaborative efforts between artists within the Sarasota region.
