The Figure in Cold Wax 3-day Workshop with Melinda Cootsona

THIS WORKSHOP IS A THREE DAY COURSE FROM 10:30 - 3:30 EACH DAY.Immerse yourself in the beauty of oil with cold wax as applied to Figurative work in this intensive 3-day workshop with Melinda Cootsona.

Appropriate for intermediate to advanced students.

The beauty and rich quality of a cold wax painting is created with multiple layers that create a history of color, value, and texture. In this three-day workshop, Melinda will demonstrate how to create those layers with multiple tools and techniques while focusing on figurative work. Many cold wax artists work with pure abstraction; however, this medium can be used with realist images as well. Learn the various techniques that can apply to and enhance both approaches.

See why a cold wax painting is not the same as a “traditional” oil painting. Learn to embrace the surprises and unpredictable results that can happen with this medium while additionally learning methods to help you control it. Surprises with cold wax are part of what make this medium so exciting and fun! Learn to embrace them to create a rich meaningful painting.

Medium: Oil and cold wax. Water-based oils may be used. Melinda does not teach cold wax with acrylic paint.

This course is meant for people who have had some experience with oil paint. I do not specify a full list of all oil paint supplies here. This list includes the important items needed for working with Cold Wax.

Student Materials:

REFER TO MELINDA’S WEBSITE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS

https://www.melindacootsona.com/material-lists-data/fcw-ws-pa-ca

Art supplies are expensive! I certainly do not expect you to purchase everything on this list. Please use materials that you already own whenever possible.

Below is a link to a video in the course where I explain my essential materials: https://player.vimeo.com/video/547723984?h=37cb446afb&app_id=122963&wmode=opaque

Melinda will bring:

Cold Wax Medium

2-3 sheets per person of Multi-Media Art Board

Freezer paper for your palettes.

Solvent for any people who are flying in for the workshop

Additionally, there will be lots of tools and supplies available to borrow and try.

About Melinda:

Melinda Cootsona is an experienced artist and teacher with a passion for oil.

She has been teaching painting to students of all levels for over 20 years. Her goal is always to inspire students to find their own voice in their work, and to build confidence in their creative process. This world needs more creative people, and her goal is to help you find your creative potential whether you are a beginning, “returning,” or experienced artist.

She now lives in the beautiful Coachella Valley of Southern California. she was born and raised in Silicon Valley and is a California girl through and through. Inspired by the California landscape, colors, and light, I look to capture it is essence in much of my work.

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