St. Hilaire, Elizabeth (#6335) Fabulous Florals! May 8-12

In this course, we are going to paint and collage fabulous floral arrangements from life. Whatever your level of ability, you CAN paint flowers! They are organic, they are forgiving, they are colorful FUN shapes that have been the source of joy for many occasions and for many years. Because it’s about creative color and simple shapes! Join me for some mixed media experimentation and gel plate instruction! Let’s paint together, let’s find joy in art, in college, in blooming, and In you!

This workshop is a comprehensive class in which students are taught a unique figurative collage technique. Students will learn hand painted papers and collage technique. Emphasis will be on developing form using light, shadow, and directional ripping– very similar to traditional painting techniques. No prior collage experience is necessary. Some painting experience would be helpful, but not imperative.

Instructor Bio: Elizabeth St. Hilaire is a Signature Member of the National Collage Society She has written a book about her process titled: Painted Paper Art Workshop, with North Light Books. Elizabeth has been published in several books including North Light’s Acrylic Works, Incite 2 Color Passion; The Best of Mixed Media, Collage in All Dimensions by Gretchen Bierbaum and The Cloth Paper Scissors Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating Mixed-Media Art. Her work has been featured in: American Art Collector, Southern Living, Cloth Paper Scissors, Orlando Arts, and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios magazines.