'WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY?' Susanne Okamoto
FEBRUARY 27th
A lecture, watercolour demonstration and discussion, with Susanne Okamoto, a wonderful artist visiting from the States. Susanne has been the director of two cooperative art galleries, maintained a studio in Philadelphia and exhibited widely in Philadelphia and in New York. She has taught regular painting classes and given workshops and critiques since 1984.
Susanne works in oils, watercolor and for some years did printmaking. For twenty-five years she has been teaching art two days a week to adults with a range of abilities.
“Composition, color, and the intention or ideas behind a painting can be addressed across any medium. The question, ‘What are you trying to say here? & ‘How is that particular to you?’ is one I ask all the time. Although I am well versed in watercolor techniques I teach them gingerly because I want each student to speak with their own voice.” - Suzanne Okamoto
"Making art is cheaper than the psychiatrist and far more fun" – Susanne Okamoto
Have a look at Suzanne's work here http://www.susanneokamoto.com/
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING WITH YOU:
A 22"x30" sheet of 140 or 300lb D'Arches cold presswatercolor paper water. (If not Arches it must be rag paper)
Watercolor paints
Brushes. One 3/4 flat or larger. One round #12. We are going to be working with a lot of water color washes covering big surfaces and small brushes will not work.
Masking tape. We will be masking out some area with torn tape.
Paper towels
Everyone must have a surface on which to tape their paper that accommodates at least a 11 by 15 " piece of watercolor paper.We are going to be manipulating the paintby turning and tilting the paper. Homosote, a canvas board, Masonite all work. I have had students use cutting boards. No taping to the table.
Exacto (craft) knife or scissors to cut watercolor paper in case folks arrive with an uncut sheet.
Where and when: Saturday 27th February, 10am to 4pm at QAS rooms cnr Ballarat and Stanley Sts.
Cost:$100 ($50 refundable deposit required when booking, remainder of fee due 3 weeks before workshop)
Contact Clarewaddick@gmail.com phone 0211218090
