Mixed Media Class with Penny Shaw
A Mixed Media Workshop from the Prince William Art Society art group was given by Penny Shaw on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 12-4pm.This workshop is the 9th in a series of 10 classes offered by the group in 2024 that have been offered free to the public.
Mixed Media Art Workshop
This
beginning mixed media class explored the use of various papers,
permanent markers, paint pens and assorted objects to create
compositions found in nature. Students observed images of reference
photos learned to break them into background, middle ground, and foreground
sections. Students were encouraged to bring their favorite nature photos
to class to use as a reference image. This class was led by Penny
Shaw, an accomplished Woodbridge area artist. This event was held
at the Chinn Park Library.
Chinn Park Library is at 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Projects in Progress
The students enjoyed the class! It was challenging but fun. Several Prince William Art Society members were in attendance as well as area artists.
As you can see from the mixed media on display, these are all works that will be in progress for awhile. In Penny's workshop today, she had her students begin their landscapes with the torn paper pieces that were used with Modge Podge. The papers will need to all dry about 8 hours before moving to any next steps.
Next steps could include about anything, too. As stated above, the background and potentially the middle ground of the artwork were started but must dry before moving to the foreground and details. Anything can be added including paint, ink, pens, crayons, acrylic pens, fabric, more paper, kitchen sinks. Also we will need to trim the edges as the papers are not always attached exactly straight on the edge of the paper.
I would LOVE to see the student's pictures once they have completed their artwork - be sure and send me a photo!
And thank you Penny! A whole new world of art just opened!
Upcoming PWAS Workshops
Watch for the next workshops offered by the Prince William Art Society, they tend to fill up fast. Classes are free, but spaces are limited, and you must register at: https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/register. Watch the website and this blog for news on up coming events. 2025 is lining up a roster of workshops too!
Artistry Spin Blogmaster and an artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.
Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm
Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
