If you have a chance to see the Richard Serra show at the Met he is using paint sticks in many of the drawings in the exhibition. Process, surface, texture, gravity and physicality are explored.
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| Richard Serra (American, b. 1939) out-of-round X, 1999 Private collection © Richard Serra Photo: Rob McKeever |
In April, I was invited to be one of R&F Handmade Paints visiting artists to their workshop in Kingston, NY. The workshop “Pigment Sticks and Mixed Media” was three days of exploration with R&F's oil sticks. I use them in my own work to paint and draw and also combine them with oil paint and encaustic.
Thanks to all my students!
Below are a few pictures from the workshop. Thanks to all my students!
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I like to start with a 30 minute, 30 drawing introduction to materials and mark making. It is a great way to loosen up and let go of fear and preciousness.
Here are some examples of what happens when we move from smaller to bigger.
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Some examples of work done in the workshop and then back in the home studio.
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8 comments:
Great pictures, very interesting work, love the pigment sticks and use them constantly myself
Great work! I really love the trees.
The work, of course, is wonderful! But my question is more technical. The large box-like structures at the end of each work station, are those down draft exhaust fans? Curious becuase I see no exhaust fans, and I was thinking of doing something similar in my studio.
Thanks for the comments.
Easton Artist. Yes they are exhaust fans. Call R&F for their ventilation tech sheet. They have all the info you may need.
Thanks for the comments.
Easton Artist. Yes they are exhaust fans. Call R&F for their ventilation tech sheet. They have all the info you may need.
The art compositions of your students are truly enticicing amazing! And the workplace gives more positive vibes to them, to concentrate on their drawings! Thank you for sharing! =)
Thanks Lisa I'll give them a call.
very great Artwork..!! you can buy paintings online at ArtsNyou
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