Experiment in Ecstasy:

Abstract painting with Phenomenal Artistic Results

Betsy Dillard Stroud Workshop

March 31-April 4 2008

9:30am – 3:30pm

St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcum Lane, Arlington, VA22207

TUITION $325 Members

$375 Non-members

From Betsy:

“Abandon FEAR all ye who enter here.Don’t worry about producing a masterpiece. That way, you will!

Don’t be attached to outcomes.We’ll work in mixed media: watercolor, acrylics, gesso, and collage. We’ll stamp, layer, pour,draw with water-soluble crayons and pencils. We’ll do a relief painting and make our own collage paper. I’ll demo and you’ll watch. Then you’ll paint and everybody will get different results. We’ll work transparently, and we’ll work opaquely. We’ll talk about content, design, color and experiment with different approaches, concepts, and techniques emphasizing abstraction, sometimes approaching abstract realism. Each day will bring new information combining traditional wisdom with modern ways of looking at painting. WE WILL WORK BOLDLY AND SUBTLELY. WE’LL HAVE CRITIQUES EVERY DAY WITH EVERYONE PARTICIPATING!!! COME WITH AN OPEN MIND.”

SUPPLIES:

Arches, Fabriano 140 HP or CP or 300#

Strathmore Aquarius paper

WC and gouache paints

India ink

Acrylic paints, tube or fluid

Soft gel medium for impasto and glue

Gesso

Oiler boiler (CheapJoe’s)

Rubbing alcohol

2-3” old brush for spreading paint

Brushes of choice

Glue brush for collage

Collage material:

  • torn from magazines
  • “failed” paintings
  • Stained tissue paper
  • xeroxed photos

Matboard scraps for texture

Palette knife,scrapers

Stamps

Tissues

Masking tape

Water container

  • Paper towels and cups will be provided. This supply list is a guide only and the use of materials of choice is encouraged. Another supply list will be sent to participants.

BETSY DILLARD STROUD REGISTRATION FORM

March 31- April 4 2008

*Full tuition requested with this form*

Return to: Liz Roberts, 16596 Wayland Road, Culpeper, VA22701

Check payable to PVW

Name______Check #______

Address______

Tel______email______

Member______Non-member______

*PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be held by a drawing on Feb 19th 2008, not first come first served, to allow an equal chance for those without email, or those outof town, to enroll in the workshop. You will be notified promptly of your acceptance.Those names not drawn initially will be put on a waiting list and full tuition will be refunded if no spaces become available. Cancellations prior to March 3rd 2008: full refund minus $25. After March 3rd: refund minus $25 will be given only if the space can be filled. Non PVW members may register after March 3rd.

???QUESTIONS???

Marilyn Milici 703-941-4575

Emilie McBride 301-656-1359

Liz Roberts 540-825-8658

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