Using only primary colours, students learn how to play with colour via mixing and layering. You will need drying stations for the students to share (hairdryers) in order to dry between
layers. Time is allotted for the drying Prep with one coat of blue and dry it. It is best to have this step done prior to the workshop starting.
Over view : This lovely daisy painting is created via a layering process that is broken down into 5 main
steps – The blending of the background / The creation of movement with strokes of colour / The daisies
which are done with layers rather than blending/ The centres of the flowers / The final touches with
highlights and little touches. The five steps take students through blending and mixing as well as layering
and creating texture. Only the primary colours are used so it gives the students a chance to see how many
hues can be made from three simple colours. We use not only traditional brushes, but other tools like
paper towels and toothpicks, allowing the class to experiment with carious techniques. Hairdryers are
needed to assist in the drying of the painting as it is primarily a layered process and so between some
steps a dryer is necessary. Every step is broken down and created with the instructor promoting positivity
and fun with discovering art.
It is about the journey more than the end product.
Please allow at least 15 min on either side of the workshop for set up and clean up.
About the artist - Kelly Mitchelmore
Native to Nova Scotia Kelly and works mostly with knives, creating bold and luminescent works in both oil and acrylic. Her large knife paintings reflect her approach to life and art, creating movement and texture through saturated hues and thick layers. Known for her vibrant pallet she enjoys painting flowers and nature trying to capture the moment of discovery. Determined to bridge the gap between artisans and community and support the local economy and charities all at the same time, Kelly is continuously promoting a more holistic approach to art and getting recognized for it.
Kelly's home studio is in Windsor, NS and doubles as the Phoenix Hollow B&B which she owns and operates. She shows by appointment there as well as hosts an annual studio show each spring and conducts workshops each fall. Over the past 20 years Kelly has taught and shown her work throughout North America and in Nova Scotia her work can be found at Made In The Maritimes, Teichert Gallery, Gallery 215, Avondale Sky Winery and the Phoenix Hollow B&B as well as with the Hants Community Arts Council and the NSDCC. You can also find Kelly's art work on her website and international shipping is available.
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