In this online workshop, students will learn how to achieve textural effects using acrylic paint to make a beach-themed composition. Format, surface and composition are up to the student. The techniques presented are simple, fun and easy to follow.

MATERIALS:

Surface

One or two canvases or gessobords. Minimum size 8” x 8”; or 8“ x 10” vertical or horizontal. Maximum size: 12” x 12” or 11“ x 14”.

Golden OPEN Acrylic Gloss Gel

White Acrylic Gesso OR white heavy body acrylic paint

Paints

Blick Studio or comparable

Light Blue Permanent

Cobalt Blue Hue

Titanium White

Cadmium Yellow Medium

Cadmium Orange Hue

Other

Variety of Brushes

Palette knife

Palette

Paper Towels

Container for water

3-7 Small flat-ish sea shells or starfish

Glue

Optional

Old credit card

Rubber Stamps

Pronged Hair Comb

Old Beach photos (or photocopies of them if you don't want to ruin them)

Glue Gun