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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