Leading Edge -Abstract Nature: Acrylic and Mylar

    February 22 - 23, 2025

1:00 - 4:30pm ET

 

Videos are posted....scroll to the very bottom of the page.

Thank you for joining us! I hope you are inspired to try all the ideas!

Happy painting,

Linda

 

You inspire me! I'm looking forward to painting with you.

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Here you will find lots of information about our workshop and images of the finished demonstration paintings. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom to find everything!

The Zoom link will be here too, once the invitation is created! 

For the basic lessons and exercises use your favourite colours, brushes and pieces of mylar or follow the supply list you received.

The program includes Keynote presentations, videos of basic techniques and full demonstrations. There will be plenty of time for asking questions and reviewing your work.

I will post the main demonstration videos here for you to watch and paint along, for 8 weeks, following the workshop.

My thanks goes to Sue Contini and Leading Edge Art Workshops for hosting this event.

Happy painting,

Linda

Handout PDF download HERE

 

I can be reached through my website and the following social media links:

Linda Kemp www.lindakemp.com

Negative Painting Addicted

MY Facebook Page

FB Workshop Page where you can post your work

Instagram

Abstract Nature Harmony:
Exploring Acrylic and Mylar Magic Workshop Description: Discover the magic of acrylics and coloured pencils on a frosted mylar surface in this exciting new program! Dive into a world of bold colour exploration where large blocks of vibrant hues collide, flow, and transform. Through hands-on experimentation, you'll master the art of layering transparent and opaque colours, create beautiful textures and painterly marks, and add decorative elements to create captivating abstract paintings.Designed for artists of all levels, this course invites you to experiment with evocative colour combinations and techniques that push the boundaries of traditional painting. All you need are a few affordable supplies and your favourite acrylics to begin this creative journey.
Over two immersive days, you'll experience engaging, guided sessions with access to additional resources for self-paced exploration afterward. Whether you're drawn to the beauty of nature or the intrigue of abstract art, this course offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on both!

Warm-up lessons! We will do more exercises in class but if you  want a head-start try these projects

 

 

Test for transparent or opaque

We will work on mylar. There are other synthetic papers that may give satisfactory results but I recommend:

 Mylar

Stabilo ALL Pencils

You will also need a piece or two of cardboard that are larger than the mylar you will work on, a pair of scissors. There are handouts to be printed or you may make sketch similar designs.

*If you would like to try a the final project with collage elements you will need some gel medium (any type)


 

Our Projects

For the main projects we create the foundations first. I will work on 9 x 12" mylar for all of my demonstrations. We will begin right away making a few experimental underpaintings which will be set aside to dry before we can turn them into works of art. In the meantime, we will do some exercises and learn more about the creative possibilities of working with mylar and acrylics. 

Exercises -  

Seeing Positive and Negative


Rigger Brush and Pencil Branches

 

Comma Stoke

Weaving Negative and Positive Shapes


Projects

Underpainting Preparations - mylar and your acrylic supplies, Stabilo All Pencils or wc pencils, markers, cardboard larger than your sheet of mylar. In total plan to use 5 - 6 pieces of mylar (9 x 12" or larger)

2 pieces of mylar for Creating Amazing Foundations

2 pieces of mylar for Oodles of Doodles

1 piece for Testing Techniques

Part 1 of each project will be to create the foundation.

Make Your Mark pts 2&3

Transform Your Painting (Make Your Mark part 4)

This is a four part lesson! We will prepare the underpainting first, then allow it to dry while we keep busy with other projects. When we return, use the colours in your underpainting. Along with your usual kit here are the specific products I use in this project; 
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Oodles of Doodles

 

Emerging Imagery  

Part 1 - Foundation from Creating Amazing Foundations project

Part 2 - Blocking Large shapes and Creating Templates

Part 3 - Weaving Negative and Positive Shapes and Final Embelishments


This is a 3 part lesson! We will prepare an underpainting then set it aside to dry, while we  keep busy with other activities.  Use any colours you like, with the idea of selecting a light, a bright and a dark. 

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Oodles of Doodles - Foundations

2 sheets of mylar - I will use 9 x 12" but choose your size

A variety of pencils inc coloured pencils, wc pencils, Stabilo ALL Pencils, markers and acrylic markers.

Ruler or straight edge, compass or anything to make a variety of circles 

Masking tape

 

* Bonus Projects - Acrylic Transfers, Collage and Special Techniques For working on Mylar

Extra supplies:

One foundation from Oodles of Doodles project

Photocopy or laser print of handout or any images you would like to use (ink jet images will not work for transfers but are okay for collage)

Watercolour paper or sketch paper

Scissors

Gel Medium

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Bonus Information and Techniques


I will show you some really fantastic techniques you can try after the workshop.

You do not need to purchase the following goodies and products.

I will demonstrate how to apply gold leaf, metallic and iridescent paints. I use gold leaf from Dollar Store and Martha Stewart Gilding Adhesive, but there are many kinds available. 

I will also demonstrate a method for dry collage!!! Here are the products I use - do not purchase for the workshop...I am supplying the information in case you wish to try the techniques in your own studio in the future.

Hangar 9 Iron 

Silicone Release Paper

 

 

Print the following bird patterns on a standard 8.5 x 11 piece of printer paper. We will cut it out during class.

 

 

 

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Bonus handouts for your files. No need to print the files below this line. Take a screen shot or simply click and drag these onto your desktop.

 

 

 

Videos!
 

 

 

More Bonus Videos!