Abstract Acrylic Workshop

Abstract Acrylic Workshop by Cheryl Kelley | Friday August 18th, 2023 | One Day 3-Hour Workshop | 1:00pm-4:00pm | for $80.00 + Tax

This is a 3 hour workshop where we will learn the basic techniques of acrylic abstract painting.

We will discuss composition, color theory, technique and texture. You will learn the rules of abstraction, which are akin to dancing freely within restraints.  

This course will expand creativity and give the student the knowledge to make beautiful finished art without the need for drawing or painting skills. 

Every level is welcome. No painting skill is required for this workshop.

Cheryl’s teaching style is gentle and non intimidating. She seeks to build confidence in the inexperienced painter.

Materials:

• Any size panel or canvas
• Basic set of acrylic paints
• Gloss Glazing Acrylic Medium
• Heavy gel medium, (to create texture and depth)
• Favorite brushes and palette knife
• Scrapers or Old credit card, or something similar 
• Any textural material you might like to experiment with: dirt, sheetrock powder, sand, housepaint, etc. ( These are all materials the teacher has used)

Medium: Mixed Media using Acrylic Paint

• Max Students: 12
• Bring Your Own Materials
• No Refunds after Monday August 14th
• Please park on Maclovia Street between Artisan and Autozone – Please DO NOT park directly behind our building

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Artist Bio:

Cheryl Kelley is an internationally recognized photorealist oil painter. She has worked with Bernaducci Meisel Gallery in NYC, is currently showing with Anthony Brunelli Fine Art in NY,  as well as Tangent gallery in San Francisco. She is new to Santa Fe but has shown with Evoke Contemporary in the railyard. She is well known for her feminine, sensual and reflective paintings of classic cars. Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times, the New York Sun, the Village Voice, Art News, American Art collector, New American Painting, and a host of other periodicals. Her work has been shown in museums and art fairs around the world. Her body of work of classic car paintings is monumental and she continues to be very prolific. Recently her focus has shifted to portraits and landscapes, and she hopes to make her presence known on the Santa Fe art scene. Over the years, Cheryl has taught private and classroom painting classes to children and adults. She enjoys creating confidence in her students. 

Visit Cheryl’s Website: https://www.cherylkelley.com/

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