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Fearless Abstract Painting with Metallics with Samantha daSilva


  • Workshop SLC 153 2100 South South Salt Lake, UT, 84115 United States (map)

Date: April Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th, 2022

Times: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $395 with all supplies included

Level: All Levels


Workshop Description

Paint fearless. Transform your life.

Fearless Metallics Workshop is a modern twist to using metallic paints, powders & gold leaf.

Join professional artist Samantha daSilva as she shares her unique method of painting: Rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, salt, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal, textured abstracts.

Let go of fear, silence the inner critic, turn up your intuition & explore your own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment. Have fun!

No previous artistic experience necessary, just an open mind & an open heart.

http://samanthadasilva.com/


Workshop Outline | 2-days

1. Philosophy

"The process of creating evolves into ideas."

2. Materials Overview

Deep VS Thin profile canvas

Artist VS Student quality paint

3. How to Begin

Setting your intention

Toning your canvas

4. Fearless Abstract Painting Foundational Techniques

Using nature as a starting point

Paint application with a roller

Using water to blend colors

Canvas manipulation

Paper towels to lift & transfer color

5. Texture

Modelling Paste VS Gloss gel

Plaster

Make your own mediums using salt, sand & sawdust

Metallic paints, powders & gold leaf

6. How to Create Depth in Your Paintings 

​Glazes VS Washes using metallics

7. Varnishing Like a Pro​