Saturday, March 29, 2025

Sign up for this seminar on a Saturday at the end of the month

 

Tracey Maras – “what lies beneath”

 Entry Form  

April 29, 2025; 9am-3pm

Sponsored by Barn Colony Artists, Inc.

All about underpaintings:

First Name :__________________  Last Name:___________________

Address: _____________________City:___________          Phone:____________ e-mail:__________________

 

Submit this entry form with Check to “Barn Colony Artists, Inc.” for $20 and mail to:

Decatur Area Arts Council

Barbara Dove, Treasurer

125 N Water St.

Decatur, IL 62523

 

Details:

 

There will be a limit of 30 entries.

What Lies Beneath Can Make All the Difference

Tracey Maras

www.traceymaras.com

Pastel, acrylic, oil, watercolor…..Each attempts to “define” the artwork we create.  Each provides a different aesthetic, in addition to all the other different qualities that separate these mediums.  But we are not limited to the traditional “look” of each medium.  We can make our own. We can create our own unique pieces by considering what lies beneath.

During this half-day workshop, I will demonstrate the influence and impact that underpaintings and surface textures can have on our paintings. You will have the opportunity to experiment with these techniques while working on your own painting.

 

Recommended Supplies:

Bring whatever supplies you regularly use for your preferred medium.

If using watercolor, consider bringing white gouache.

If using soft pastel, consider bringing a cup, brush, and isopropyl alcohol for an underpainting.

If using oil, consider bringing a medium to thin the paint for an underpainting.