Creating Realism
Instructor: Velda Newman
In this independent study class we will develop your personal artistic statements while exploring the techniques and processes I use in my own work.
Please bring a variety of photos cut from magazines. Simple subjects with definite, bold shapes work best.
In order to maximize the classroom experience you will need to come prepared with the materials and supplies listed below. This is a hands-on class where everyone will benefit from watching, participating and sharing with one another.
I look forward to meeting all of you, so pack up your supplies and your sense of humor and I will see you in class!
Equipment Required
- Sewing machine in good working order
- Multi-plug extension Cord
Tools Required
- Basic sewing supplies
- 2 sheets of CLEAR plastic 9" x 12" (office supply store)
- Disappearing marking pen (air)
- "Sanford" overhead transparency marker (black, fine point)
- Large plastic drop cloth and apron
- Old towel, paint rag and roll of paper towels
- Plastic spray bottle with trigger handle and adjustable spray head
- Inexpensive paint brushes to be used with bleach – 1" and 2" (available at craft stores)
- Paint brushes (size medium round and ½" flat are good) can be found at any art supply store. Choose brushes for acrylic or oil paints only. Do not bring watercolor brushes.
- Freezer paper – 1 yard
- Masking tape (any width) and cotton string
- Embroidery hoop 14" or larger – to be used with paint (costs about $2 at craft stores)
- Pellon Tru-Grid – similar to interfacing with a 1" printed grid, 45" wide, 3 to 4 yards
- Hair dryer and extension cord
- Apron or old clothes, gloves and mask
- 2 containers (2 cup size) – 1 for water, 1 for bleach
- 7 or 8 WHITE PLASTIC PLATES (disposable) for paint palette
- One package of cheese cloth (grocery store)
- Thin cotton batting (depends on the size of your piece). I suggest 2 – 3 yards.
Fabric
- Bring fabrics that relate in color to your photo or drawing; don’t forget fabric for background. 100% COTTON SOLIDS OR HAND DYED FABRIC ONLY in a wide range of colors and values. Also, black and white or cream solids, 1 or 2 yards each. In addition, include twelve (12) 1/3 yard pieces (solids) to be used for technique samples.
Lab Fee: $20.00 for paints and supplies. I will bring paints and additional lab items that we will all share.