Visual Magic with Mixed Media Workshop
Saturday, October 29, 10 AM - 2:30 PM
This is more than a class...it's a creative experience
and a real treat for your inner child...(you know, the one who lives hidden in your
heart.)
I am here to aid your creative play,
to teach you new techniques, including Transparent Photo Transfers
to share my studio, my supplies, & my creative thoughts.
If you are an artist...or an aspiring artist...this day in my studio is
designed just for you!
You'll learn new techniques, rejuvenate your creative spirit and have lots of
creative FUN.
I'll provide all supplies. Or you can bring what you like to use and
experiment with mine.
I've just purchased a collection of vintage dictionaries &
encyclopedias to use in my collage classes.
You'll love this thin paper with vintage text & illustrations.
I couldn't believe I found these.
The vintage books have a quality paper not found in new books. It's
perfect for collage!
I'll share acrylic paint, paper, colored pencils, oil pastels, acrylics &
mediums, various exotic papers for collage and hand-carved stamps to play with. If you
want to carve your own stamp, you can use my carving tools. I'll provide assistance.
Join me for a day of creative play. I will demonstrate at the beginning. I'll
answer questions & provide help as needed. You'll paint, experiment & learn.
Learn how to work VISUAL MAGIC
WITH MIXED MEDIA (See samples at bottom of this page.)
Saturday, October 29, 2010, 10 AM - 2:30 PM
Workshop: For all levels from beginner to
advanced.
Instructor: ANN BELL 281-330-3827
Where: Ann’s Studio at 2711 Main St. in
Midtown Houston
Small class…5 student maximum.
Learn to make beautiful mixed-media paintings
using materials you might have always wanted to try.
If you have supplies you want to learn how to use, I'll will help you use them.
Or play with mine. I have everything you could
imagine. I even have the new Inktense Colored Pencils!
In this small class you'll learn how to design
beautiful pieces of art by playing with the materials.
You'll see with fresh eyes, create with new
materials, and stretch your boundaries.
You'll be surprised at what you can do. And
you'll have so much fun.
BREAK OUT OF THE MOLD. Try totally new
materials & techniques. Explore oil pastels & colored pencils.
Whether you are an
experienced painter or a beginner, you will have FUN and LEARN.
You'll leave with a bag of NEW tricks for your creative play.
Want a taste? Just watch
this video clip from one of my online class videos...It shows why I'm excited about mixed
media!
Ignore the reference to online.
This page is for the LIVE class in my Houston Studio!
but if you WANT the Online class, it's on the Mixed Media Online Class page.
I design my classes to be
fun and suitable and useful for bothbeginners and advanced artists.
How can this be?
Classes are fun to both
because everyone is inspired to create with new ideas and new supplies.
Classes are useful to
both becauseeveryone will learn
some new techniques and/or applications.
Each person works at her
own speed, confident that she can get questions answered as they occur to her.
Classes are suitable for beginners
because I demonstrate and explain simple steps.
Classes are suitable for
more advanced painters
Because I share all of my supplies. Some may
be new to you.
Because working in a new environment
interrupts old patterns.
Because you will find your own way of
interpreting what you learn.
Because your soul will thank you for a
new dose of artistic inspiration.
Regardless of your level
of art experience, I hope you will treat yourself to a class
with me in my glorious light-filled studio.
Click here to see what others have said about my
classes. Link opens in a new window.
I'll share my techniques: You'll
learn, by actually doing:
To collage all types of diverse elements for texture,
imagery & interest.
How to include photo transfers transparently, so they
are an integral part of the work AND you still have your original photos
to arrange elements in the most beautiful, balanced,
meaningful way
to add variety and linear interest with colored
pencils and oil pastels
to alter colors, so diverse pieces co-ordinate &
look like they belong
to include buttons, keys, ribbons, lace & other
dimensional or non-paper items
which paints work best & why
which gold & metallic colors look richest
best sources for all supplies.
Step-by-step demonstration & explanation
will get you started.
Then you'll paint, with lots of individual
attention from me...IF you want it.
I'll share my
wondrous, light-filled studio, the music that inspires me, my supplies, and my stash of
collage & paper treasures.
I make this so simple that you'll have fun
and you'll create a beautiful piece of art, even if you have never painted before..
Demonstrations & follow-along projects
will be first, so if you can’t stay the entire day, you will still learn the process.
Bring a lunch.
Only $85. for the day, including access to my
supplies.
I'll supply
paper for you to paint on. If you prefer to paint on canvas, bring your own, or you can
purchase one in the store when you arrive.
You may bring your favorite colors, palette &
brushes. Or you can use mine.
If you prefer to paint with watercolor, bring yours
& your brushes. If you decide to add collage, you can use my brushes & mediums.
You won't need to use your good watercolor brushes in the acrylics. Contrary to popular
belief, you CAN do collage on watercolors. I'll share the secrets for making it work.
If you have supplies you depend on, feel free to bring
those. You don't need to buy anything. And you don't need to bring anything. I provide
everything.
I provide a wide variety of acrylic colors &
metallics.
For only $85, you'll have a day of fun and a creative learning
experience.
This email came from another student, an experienced artist & art teacher, who
came for both Creative Collage and Visual Magic with Mixed Media:
Ann,
Thanks
for such a great art experience. It was such a pleasure to be allowed time to do
art. I'm still reaping the benefits of your 2-day class because I haven't lost my
passion or let the weight of the world get in the way of "art time." I
couldn't sleep the other night. Normally I would toss and turn and just hope to go
back to sleep. This time, I got up, went to my studio and worked on one of the
paintings I started in your class. I worked from 3:30 until 6:00 when I had to stop
to get ready for work. I had so much positive energy that day and didn't feel the
least bit tired, even though I'd been awake longer than usual. I credit that energy
from the positive influence you had on me and my development as an artist. I'm
getting a flood of ideas for new art pieces every day. Everywhere I look there are
possibilities for pictures as well as things to use in my collages. I'm overwhelmed
at the possibilities and excited beyond words. I've kept the lid on my creativity
for way too long, but being in your class somehow blew the door wide open.
It's hard to put into words, but I'm so grateful that I was able to meet you and
benefit from your generosity. Diane Bellissemo-Jones
"I feel like I've had 3 vacations today!" Rose
Gallardo
"...and it's easy with the right instruction."
Chris Noble @ www.marnoble.com
You can use Paypal to register and pay online with your
credit card by clicking the Register button below and checking out through Paypal.
My studio
is small and class size is limited. If your plans change, and you want me to move your
registration to a different class, please notify me by phone at least 24 hours in advance
of the class to release your reserved space to another student.
If you
simply do not show up, you will have "used" your reservation.
Houston artist Ann Bell is a
painter whose tranquil landscapes encourage a closer connection with nature.Bell has a wealth of tools and techniques available to filter though
her own experience and vision, enabling her to create memorably unique paintings. She has
been a full-time professional artist for over 30 years, showing and selling her paintings
through galleries, juried shows, festivals, and her own studio. Her work can be found in
private collections throughout the United States and worldwide. Ann is the author of the
forthcoming book 101 Ways to Increase Your Creativity, Reduce Your Stress, & Have
More Fun.
Jeanne Matthews arranged for me to do a
Mixed Media workshop for Conroe Art League in November, 2010. Jeanne was the
chairman of the workshop, which was filled. She & I have known each other for
years.
In
the publicity information for the workshop, Jeanne said:
Ann is a very
outgoing, pleasant instructor who generously gives a great deal of information
to her students so that they leave the workshop with the knowledge they need to further
their creative flow. For any one who wants to glean great new techniques to
add to their repertoire, this will be a great opportunity to do so.
In February,
2011, I taught The Business of Art workshop for the Conroe Art League. 24 artists
registered.
"Guardian"
"Gates of Enlightenment"
"House of the Sun"
My Mixed Media Original Painting "Techtonic Enneagram"
"Shout...Unrestrained
Joy" Mixed Media Collage including
Painted Paper
“You'll
enjoy playing with new materials, knowing that help is as close as your side. Ask &
I'll tell or show you.
But I won't paint on your painting. You'll leave with a piece created totally by you.
The day in my creative studio will be an experience you'll treasure. And I'll share my
secrets AND my stash.
I hope you'll join me for this FUN class.”~Ann
Bell
If this
date doesn’t fit your schedule, or if it has passed when you find this information,
please contact me for the next class date.
