ArtNight: Glitzer Abstrakt

In the organizer's words:

What you can expect:

Pretty abstract and with extra glitter! With the "Glitter Abstract" motif, you decide what you paint. On this ArtNight, you'll learn how to use glitter paints correctly and how to apply the colors in an impasto technique to create a particularly high-contrast effect for your artwork. But no matter what you paint - make sure it glitters!

What you will learn:

Acrylic:

Acrylic paint is a real all-rounder! When applied thinly, it can be used to create watercolor effects; when applied thickly, it creates a high color intensity. It can be thinned with water, dries quickly, is odorless and waterproof when dry.

Layering:

Layering is one of the most basic painting techniques, in which a layer of paint is applied on top of an already dried layer. The bottom layer is usually the largest part of the painting, the top layers are smaller and are used to add depth, detail and shadow to the painting.

Pastos:

The pastose application of paint, also known as the impasto technique, can usually be recognized by the relief-like application of the paint. It is an application of paint that you can often not only see, but even feel. This technique involves applying the paint as thickly and opaquely as possible.

Dabbing:

Another popular painting technique for acrylic paint is dabbing. This involves dabbing or pressing the painting tool, napkins or sponges onto the canvas to create expressive shapes.

Wet-on-wet:

The wet-on-wet technique involves working quickly to continue working directly on the paint you have just applied while it is still wet or to spread it with another layer of paint. It can be used to create beautiful organic and soft color transitions.

Spackling:

You can achieve great color effects with a palette knife and create a wide variety of textures that would be impossible with a brush. Depending on how you hold the palette knife and the pressure you apply, you can influence the thickness and shape of the paint application or removal.

Sprinkling (spray technique):

Sprinkling is a form of abstract art in which paint is dripped, sprinkled, sprayed or poured onto the canvas. It is an expressive, spontaneous, abstract painting technique that creates an expressive and dynamic pictorial effect.

What it all involves:

Available for you on every course:

- High-quality canvas, stretched on a stretcher frame (30 cm x 40 cm, primed)

- 2 flat brushes

- 1 round brush

- 12 high-quality acrylic paints

- Gold (and silver) paint and glitter

- Easel

- ArtNight apron

Note: Food and drinks are not included in the price, but can be purchased on site.