Arts & Culture Centre, North Entrance, Level 4 West Studio A, 95 Allandale Road, St. John's, NL, A1B 3A3. (map)
Overview:
Painting intuitively, allowing Abstract to meld with Representation.
How often, as artists have, we struggled to let go and simply let the paint flow? How often have we had our entire painting planned out long before brushes hit the canvas? I think for many of us, we can say we have done both, many times.
I invite you to attend this workshop with me in the hopes of allowing a more intuitive, free painting method to emerge.
Allow the brushes to tell the story, the movement of the pallet, knife and textures created tell the narrative of the piece and, of course, colour choice! Don’t be afraid to use unconventional colour choices and allow the peace to sing!
For further questions, call Darrin at 709-690-8708 or melodicmedia@gmail.com. Darrin Thanks
Supplies
A canvas anywhere from 8” to 10” and up. I recommend at least a 16” x 20” but if you’d like to work smaller, it is fine as well. If you work quickly, I recommend bringing a couple of canvases to start another project.
A selection of pallet knives. A handful of earth tone paints a handful of bright brighter, colour paints. A selection of brushes from flats to round, chisel, to liner brushes. A flat Palette is better if you are mixing with pallet aknife.
BIO
“As an artist, and as a human being, I endeavour to brighten the world with colour and light. Through my own expressive style and a variety of mediums, I strive to breathe new life and vision into the world we view everyday.”
Darrin Martin, award-winning graduate of Visual Arts from College of The North Atlantic, is a full-time visual artist located in the scenic town of Torbay in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. He and his wife, Georgina, operate the studio and gallery known as NorthSide Studios NL. Together they homeschool their three daughters, Grace, Faith, and Hope. Add in a zoo of pets, and you have the formula for a very colourful life!
Darrin is also a well-known performer and musician throughout Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. These days he can be seen (and heard!) performing with Spirit of Newfoundland Productions, Our Divas Do Christmas, Sheila Williams Productions and at a variety of events through Newfoundland and Labrador.
Arts & Culture Centre Restrictions
An AANL Board member has to complete the ACC Access Form located on the table across from the North Entrance upon arriving.
No open food or beverages allowed in rooms during bookings, beverages in closed tumblers only. Please! at the end of every session all the chairs need to be stacked up and tables against the walls when finishing using the rehearsal spaces.
REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 24, AT 11 A.M. Please register by email at aanl.info@gmail.com
You must be a member of AANL to register for this event.