Demo: GOLDEN Acrylics from A to Z, with Adria Arch

GOLDEN Acrylics from A to Z

The GOLDEN "A to Z" of Acrylics This lecture packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Gain information about mineral and modern pigments and how this relates to clean color mixing, glazing and the creation of fabulous new colors. Learn the unique properties of Fluids, Heavy Body, OPEN and High Flow Acrylics. Discover Interference and Iridescent paints for unusual effects. Get a comprehensive overview on the many Gels & Mediums and how they can change texture, saturation and intensity of color, used for sculptural effects and more. The lecture includes a review of Grounds that create truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing, pastel, digital printing and mixed media.Each lecture includes an array of examples of these materials put to use. Attendees leave the lecture enthusiastic to explore the extensive potential of acrylic painting! The lecture also includes a brief introduction to our non-acrylic products, Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors and QoR Watercolor.

About the Instructor: Adria Arch is a painter and mixed media artist. Her work is represented in corporate and private collections including the DeCordova Museum, Fidelity Corporation, the Boston Public Library, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Adria specializes in helping students unlock their creative potential. She has taught painting, drawing, and printmaking at Montserrat College of Art and Massachusetts College of Art and Design, numerous art centers and museums, and privately. Adria's studio is in Newton, MA and she also teaches at her home studio in Arlington MA. www.adriaarch.com