acrylics

Mark will be demonstrating how artists can paint a painting in acrylics by utilizing two separate tools: Fine Art Brushes and an Airbrush. By employing these tools together, artists can speed up their creation as well as perform higher levels of colour blending. Mark recently became a finalist in The International Artist Magazine and will be featured in the Oct/Nov issue....Read more

Diversify and expand your range of painting techniques with this walkthrough of various mediums and their general use in daily artistic practice.

Lori will be exploring the versatility of acrylics using different substrates, textured gels and drawing media to create interesting effects for painterly landscapes, still lives or abstracts. She has been painting, exhibiting and teaching for over 15 years. To view Lori's work, or to arrange a studio visit, visit www.redsokil.com

Jane will be drawing on canvas. The graphite pencil will later be stained with thin layers of acrylics. She usually draws rock. Jane has exhibited in public galleries across Canada and currently teaches in Victoria. Visit www.janebaigent.com

Join Daniel as he demonstrates techniques with acrylics for achieving different natural textures such as rocks, trees, earth, water and more, while dealing with composition and using light and shadow to create drama. Daniel is a member of the Surrey Arts Council and has participated in various exhibits including most recently, the Arts Alive Festival....Read more

Join Michael as he paints a westcoast scene with acrylics. He begins with a thumbnail sketch and then shows how to transform the sketch and notes into a final painting. Michael has previously worked for several architectural firms and has been a full-time artist since 1992. He paints a wide range of subject matter including landscape, seascape and more....Read more

This demonstration will give a broad introduction to working with acrylic paints and mediums. Learn about the composition of acrylic paint as well as the different types of paints and the endless possibilities with mediums. Fast versus slow drying acrylics will be discussed as well as modern versus mineral colours and various surface options.

Debra's demo will show the medium of acrylics with collage combined. The playful use of different textures, colours and designs will show you how to do a wonderful painting. She has exhibited her paintings in solo and group exhibitions and painted for many private commissions. She has been instructing art for many years and finds sharing her knowledge important for her as a painter....Read more