Crane Curosities

WHAT IS STUDIOWORKS CREATIVE ACADEMY?

As a young girl, the realms of fantasy provided a powerful refuge.

Just like how a neighborhood game became an expansive universe of "what if’s", Kate’s canvas has transformed into that very playground of wonder. Art has the power to transport us to places where imagination reigns supreme. This lesson is not just about techniques, but a call to revisit and revel in your childhood memories, your whimsical daydreams, and express them through the evocative medium of collage.

As we navigate "Crane Curiosities", you'll be immersing yourself in a world that blends photography, acrylic inks, watercolors, and the ethereal beauty of Japanese origami paper.

Together, we'll craft dreamlike backgrounds, embellishing our artworks with a dash of gold and eclectic doodles. Drawing inspiration from the graceful crane, a symbol of happiness and eternal youth, our muse will be a confident and empowered woman, accompanied by her crane counterpart. And for those eager to bring in personal touches, be it through a wooden skewer-fashioned hairstyle or a film negative detail, this mixed media space welcomes all. Let's embark on this captivating journey, where art meets imagination.

Learn basic photo editing techniques

Included image resources to you get started

Learn a modern approach to the practice of collage

Create abstract landscapes with acrylic and watercolors

Learn wet techniques with acrylic inks

Finishing touches to with line work and touches of gold

• 11/15” watercolor paper

• Masking or painters tape

• Any H pencil and mechanical pencil

• Kneaded Eraser

• Matte Fixative

• Watercolors Used

  • Olive Green

  • Yellow Ocher

  • Warm Red

  • Alizarin Crimson

  • Burnt Umber

  • Payne’s Grey

  • Cadmium Yellow

• Acrylic Inks (Liquitex)

  • Turquoise Deep

  • Burnt Umber

  • Raw Sienna

• FW Daler Rowney

  • Payne’s Gray

  • Cool Grey

  • Crimson

  • Sepia

• Assorted Angle Brushes small flat brush #2 or 4

• Any round Watercolor Brush (Pointed Preferably)

• Detail Brush

• Course Salt from the Pantry

• Wooden Skewer

• Fine Scissors

• Matt Medium

• Assorted Color Pencils for cheeks and lips

• Craft Paints

  • White

  • Off White

  • Sky Blue

  • Aqua

• Paper of your choice for Collage Suggestions

• Cheese Cloth

• Wedge or Credit Card

• Gold Paint Pen Extra Fine

• Posco White Paint Pen or Sharpie

• White Gel Pen

• Micron Pen .01mm

• Gold Leaf (Any Brand)

• Gilding Paste

• Water Brush