Achieving Luminosity and Depth: Transparent Acrylic Layering Techniques

DESCRIPTION
Take advantage of the fast-drying nature of acrylic to create translucent and luminous paintings. In this workshop we will start with simple techniques using just a few layers and eventually work up to more complex layer techniques that require dozens of layers. These techniques are especially effective for watercolorists transitioning to acrylic. Specifically, you will learn how to create:

• Sequence of colors in transparent layering
• Color glazes to adjust color hue, saturation, and subtlety
• A different combination of transparent and opaque layers
• More vibrant colors using acrylic medium and varnishes
• A transparent painting with the best painting surfaces specifically for you

The workshop, led by teaching artist Wayne Jiang, will include painting demos, student work feedback sessions, and slideshow presentations.

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All course materials and supplies, including paint, brushes, painting surfaces and photo reference, are provided with the materials fee.

Students are welcome to bring photo references for paintings on the second day of class.

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT WAYNE
Wayne Jiang is a Portland-based realist painter and teacher. Combining the aesthetic of 17th century Baroque paintings and the composition of modern documentary photography, his works have been described as the contemporary interpretations of Vermeer and Hopper. Wayne's work has been widely exhibited in museums and galleries.

Artist website: Wayne Jiang, @waynewjiang 

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Quimper Mercantile and Don's Pharmacy offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead.

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. Please contact registrar@northwindart.org for more information.