Skill Level:

This is a beginner-friendly workshop. No prior skills required.

Age Group:

8 years and above.

Workshop Title: "Capturing the Essence of Sea Waves: A Textured Acrylic Painting Experience"

Objective:This beginner-friendly workshop focuses on guiding participants through the process of creating realistic and dynamic sea waves using texture/modeling paste with acrylic paints on canvas. The goal is to enhance their understanding of texture application and painting techniques, enabling them to bring the beauty and movement of the sea to life on canvas.

Session Outline:

1. Introduction:

• Welcome and an icebreaker to set a positive atmosphere
• Brief overview of the workshop goals and techniques to be covered
• Introduction to the materials and their applications

2. Understanding Sea Waves:

• Presentation on the anatomy of sea waves
• Discussion on the color palette: understanding the various shades of blue and green in the ocean
• Tips on capturing the movement and energy of waves in paintings

3. Preparing the Canvas:

• A brief demonstration on proper canvas preparation
• Application of a base layer of acrylic paint to establish the ocean background
• Introduction to using plastic wrap for creating organic textures

4. Texture/Modeling Paste Techniques:

• Demonstration of different techniques for applying texture/modeling paste to create wave patterns
• Hands-on practice by participants on small canvas samples
• Guidance on achieving various textures for foam, spray, and crashing waves

5. Acrylic Painting Techniques:

• Overview of blending and layering techniques using acrylic paints
• Step-by-step guidance on building the layers of the sea waves
• Individual assistance and feedback provided as participants work on their own canvases

6. Adding Detail and Highlights:

• Demonstration on adding finer details, such as spray and foam, to enhance realism
• Guidance on creating reflections and highlights to capture the play of light on the waves

7. Group Critique and Discussion:

• Participants share their work with the group
• Constructive feedback and suggestions from both the instructor and peers
• Open discussion on challenges faced and lessons learned

8. Final Touches and Conclusion:

• Final details and touch-ups on participants' paintings
• Recap of key takeaways and techniques learned
• Distribution of workshop handouts and resources for further practice

Note:Participants are encouraged to bring their own reference images if they have a specific scene or type of sea waves they'd like to recreate. This will add a personal touch to their artwork. Additionally, the workshop aims to foster a supportive and creative atmosphere, allowing participants to experiment and express themselves through their paintings.

This module is designed to provide a comprehensive and hands-on experience in the world of textured art, allowing participants to explore their creativity and leave with a textured masterpiece of their own creation.

Conclusion: This workshop is all about embracing your creativity with the assurance of child-safe art supplies. Enjoy the process and take your marbled creations home with you!

• All materials will be provided for this session.

About the Artist:

Ayushi is an emerging mixed media artist based out of Bangalore, India. She is proficient in various forms of textured fine art.

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