Figuratively Speaking

Teacher: Dina Wakley

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Teacher Interaction: Self Study
4 Hours of Content
18 Lessons
62.00
Techniques: Abstract, Acrylic, Collage, Journaling, Mixed Media, Stitch
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Course Description

In Figuratively Speaking, we’ll combine two of Dina’s loves: abstract figures and putting your own handwriting in your work.

Dina will show you easy ways to create textured backgrounds, based on your art marks. Then we’ll demystify abstract figures by creating them simply but effectively. Dina will show you her tips for adding writing and asemic marks with your own hand to your backgrounds and to your figures. We’ll fill the figures with colors, textures, words, and even miniature paper weavings. A true mixed-media experience, Figuratively Speaking will ignite your creative fire.

Figuratively Speaking
– Express your feelings through line
– Spill your soul with your own hand
– Discover abstraction techniques
– Create textures and layers
– Integrate words, colors, textures, and imagery
– Fill your figures with meaning
– Weave your story into your artwork
– Craft artworks that sing with meaning

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Supply List for This Course

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Substrates
Watercolor paper, any type. I am using 8 sheets of 9×12 and 4 sheets of 12×16, 300 lb cold press student grade.
Manila tags, four 4”x6” (or paper cut to about that size)
Embroidery floss, twine, or waxed linen thread. Use what you have.

Tracing paper. I am using Strathmore 11×14.
Paint Brushes, your favorites.
Acrylic paints in your favorite colors. Include a white and a dark neutral like Night or Payne’s Grey. Heavy gel medium
White gesso
Paint scraper/old credit card or hotel room key
Writing tools for mark making (like Stabilo All, Lyra Giant pencil, Conte pencil, Scribble Sticks, Neocolor II, etc.). Use what you already have.
Brayer
Piercing tool and foam mat
Needle
Bone folder
Fashion Magazine, such as W or Vogue
Stencils, use what you have.
Collage papers such as printed words, book paper, etc.
Printed washi tape
Blue painter’s tape, any width
Optional: sewing machine

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