Silhouette and Shadows

Hello lovely artists, and welcome to Silhouette and Shadows video class with Denna and Sonya!

On this page you’ll find:

  1. An overview of the class

  2. A supplies list

  3. A link to purchase the supplies you will need for this class.

  4. A five-part video series (approx. 60 minutes)

Let’s get started!

Overview

Use a figurative image and unique printmaking techniques to create a beautiful one of a kind piece of art. Stencils, stamps, textured papers and other materials create interesting marks and layers. Enhance and highlight with collage and watercolour pencil crayons and finally sumptuous glazes.

Supplies

TOOLS

Cutting Board or surface

X-acto Knife or Scissors

Paint Brushes

Brayer (Printing Roller)

Heat Gun or Hair Dryer

Water Container

Palette

Paper Towels


MATERIALS

Photo or Magazine Image of a Standing Dynamic Pose

Stonehenge Paper

Matte Medium


GOLDEN OPEN ACRYLICS

Paynes Grey or Carbon Black

Ultramarine Blue Light

Napthol Red Medium

Titanium White

Iridescent Bronze

GOLDEN FLUID ACRYLICS

Yellow Ochre

Titanium White

 

WATERCOLOUR PENCILS

Red

Blue

Yellow

 

TEXTURE MATERIALS

Stencils

Stamps

Textured papers

Bubble Wrap

Saran Wrap or Plastic

 

COLLAGE MATERIALS

Napkins

Printed papers

Recycled papers

Old books

Use your imagination!

Five-part video series (approx. 60 minutes)

Silhouette and Shadows

Introduction

Silhouette and Shadows

Part 1 - Printmaking

Silhouette and Shadows

Part 2 - collage

Silhouette and Shadows

Part 3 - Glazes and washes

Silhouette and Shadows

Part 4 - Finishing Touches