COLLAGE TO DISTRACTION | PETE MONAGHAN
Dates: Sat 15th & Sun 16th august
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
skill Level: some drawing experience preferred
Please see detailed workshop information below
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aBOUT THE WORKSHOP
Based around vernacular architecture of rural Ireland this course we will look at ways of moving away from a direct representation towards abstraction, without ever actually arriving in pure abstraction. We will learn some unusual drawing techniques along with ways of collaging to distract and detract from the obvious; helping us to create paintings with more depth and sophistication.
Working in acrylic on board or canvas we'll use corrugated cardboard, takeaway coffee cups, newsprint, bubble wrap, maps and a plethora of other everyday materials that will initiate fresh ideas taking our work off on unsuspected tangents.
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How vernacular architecture of rural Ireland can be used as a starting point for contemporary painting
Ways of moving from direct representation towards abstraction without fully abandoning the subject
Techniques for disrupting literal imagery to create more nuanced and sophisticated work
Experimental drawing approaches that challenge habitual ways of seeing and making
Collage methods that obscure, distract from, and reframe obvious imagery
How to build depth, texture, and layered surfaces in painting
Creative use of everyday and found materials to spark new ideas and unexpected outcomes
Confident use of acrylic paint on board or canvas
How process, chance, and material exploration can guide the development of a painting
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2 day workshop.
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Recommended Materials
Substrates:
5 x Good quality cartridge paper approx 200grams & preferably A2 size (minimum size A3)Paints: Acrylic paints (good quality, I use liquitex and Golden). Bring a variety of your favourite colours to use throughout the weekend.
Brushes: I prefer flat brushes with nylon bristles (2cm up to 10cm wide) Available in Evans
Other implements/utensils:
Black crayon-water mixable (CaranD'ache Neocolor II, or similar) Available in Evans
Palette knife and/or plastic shapers (old credit cards work well)
Craft knife and scissors
Ink (I use acrylic ink from liquitex)Modelling paste: available at most good art supply stores
Reference material: Photos and sketches (some reference material will also be available from the tutor)
Collage material: corrugated cardboard, takeaway coffee cups, newsprint, bubble wrap, maps and other everyday materials
“Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.”
