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3 Bowls - ABSTRACT WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

Part 2 of the weekend workshop



3 BOWLS - ABSTRACT WATERCOLOUR

@ The Art Garden in Beverley W.A.
Check the workshop calendar for dates

This workshop is on Sunday, and Abstract Patterns is on Saturday -
click here to see the Art Garden workshop calendar

These workshops are being held at Mandy's sculpture gallery called 'The Art Garden'

to see more about the art garden click here
to see more about Beverley click here

images of the Art Garden Gallery in Beverley W.A.

Spend a day playing with my new hand made watercolour paint bowls doing some simple fun exercises

a botanical abstract watercolour notebook cover painted by Mandy a closeup of notebooks painted in abstract watercolour blue and green watercolour circles bleeding into each other, with a touch of gold patterned painted rocks in markmaking and watercolour blue and green watercolour stripes patterned with mark making examples of some of Mandys home made watercolour paint
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ART WORKSHOP
4-5 hours step by step instructional training with Mandy
check the workshop calendar

all materials supplied for the day
---> SEE WHAT YOU GET

Price for weekend - including Abstract Patterns
$240 aud

BOOK YOUR SPOT

This time we paint on the covers of my hand assembled blank notebooks - and you go home with 6 gorgeous useful books

as well as the knowledge of some pretty amazing watercolour techniques

NOTEBOOKS FILLED WITH BLANK PAGES

This is a wonderful new way to take your art home with you at the end of the day

The notebook covers are the same 225gsm paper we have been using - so you can still frame your art if you want

or you can use your notebooks as a personal and special place to keep your precious notes in, or even give away as a present



Throughout the day we will work though a series of 3 unique exercises guarenteed to create satisfying and beautiful work to take home on our notebook covers

and you can also explore simple free abstract painting if you choose -

There are 3 small booklets and 3 large ones, so you can practice on the small and be more confident when you go larger

Exercise 1 - Loose Lines

We start the day mixing paint and choosing our favorite colours to paint loose lines playing with wet on wet techniques and a simple blending putting it aside to dry and pattern in the afternoon

purple and green watercolour stripes lime and aqua green watercolor stripes with patterns brown orange and gols watercolour washed patterned lines magenta and purpled watercolor wash lined decorated with markmaking mark making over blue and gray painted lines marks and patterns over blue and brown watercolour washes




blue and green watercolour stripes patterned with mark making

Exercise 2 - Circles and Stones

This exercise is about watching the wet colour bleed into each other to create natural organic marks - in the afternoon we use these marks to inspire the decoration

I will also set up some simple balancing stone structures as inspiration for shapes - like the worlds easiest still life

a nuetral coloured painting of balancing rocks patterned with simple shapes and patterns blue and purple circles covered in modern abstract patterning marks and patterns over magenta and blue watercolour circles simple patterns and decorative marks over blue and purple watercolour circles watercolor rocks in greens patterned with mark making watercolour patterned circles in browns and purples




blue and green watercolour circles bleeding into each other, with a touch of gold

Exercise 3 - Botanical Echoes

This is using a mop brush and working wet into the watercolour.

Starting with some simple botanical inspiration from leaves and natural shapes from around the Art Garden - I will show you how to finish with an abstract impression of the shapes

loose botanical watercolour shapes in oranges and greens abstract botanical watercolour leaves in magenta and sea green abstract gum leaves in loose watercolour wash abstract botanical nuts and leaves in sage green with red highlights watercolour abstract botanical of australian native flowers and leaves simple botanical blue and magenta shapes in wet on wet watercolour




a botanical abstract watercolour notebook cover painted by Mandy

WHO IS IT FOR ?

This workshop series is for anyone who enjoys spending a day playing with colour, and artists looking for new techniques to explore

The first watercolour workshop I created was Abstract Watercolour Patterns and this new one is like that, on steriods - so if you enjoyed the Watercolour Patterns then you will love this

I think it would be fine for a beginner, because the exercises are simple once you get a bit of instruction, and very satisfying

and if you are a bit more experienced - then you can go beyond the exercises and explore a free abstract approach as we go through the elements of abstract painting

This workshop is also for people who want to play with heaps of different art supplies and mega amounts of waterCOLOUR

a series of abstract watercolour notebooks in pink and blues a closeup of notebooks painted in abstract watercolour blue and green watercolour circles bleeding into each other, with a touch of gold patterned painted rocks in markmaking and watercolour a collection of watercolour notebooks painted with a botanical technique examples of some of Mandys home made watercolour paint
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WHAT DO YOU GET ?

You dont have to bring anything - just turn up

the inside of Mandys studio with paint all over the floor

The Art Garden in Beverley is ready to go for anything - this place is built to paint with free abandon

If you are like me - then the only thing you have to do is wear clothes that you dont mind getting paint on

I will supply 6 blanks hand assembed notebooks, 3 a4 and 3 a5, that you can play with

We will tape the booklets onto boards I have made

There is space - paints - art - supplies, all the equiptment you will need

and you will get a new '3 Bowls' workshop booklet to take home with you

and you also get a cup of tea and a glass of wine if you wish

so... you get

workshop price is $165

BOOK YOUR SPOT

The Booklet

is designed for people who might not have all the right supplies and it neatly contains the exercises in one place

It is an excellent "on holiday' experience, being light and easy to pack, and makes a fabulous gift

booklet price
$65 aud

buy a book
find out more about the book
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WHERE IS IT ?

THE ART GARDEN GALLERY - 98 VINCENT STREET BEVERLEY

to see more about the art garden click here

Beverley is a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 133 kilometres south-east of the state capital, Perth, between York and Brookton on the Great Southern Highway.

I have lived here for about 6 years now, and I love it

There are big wide streets, no traffic, and its very relaxed and laid back -

It is a small population but there are a few galleries in the main street now, with more being built

because it is a great place to make art

click here to check out places to stay in Beverley

You can drive from Beverley to Perth - depending on where you live - its about 90 minutes on average - but there are plenty of great places to stay overnight too

images of Mandys coloured pencil drawings of buildings in Beverley western australia

WHEN IS IT ?

start painting at 10am

check the workshop calendar

This workshop is on Sunday, and Abstract Patterns is on Saturday
click here to see the Art Garden workshop calendar

HOW DOES IT HAPPEN ?

This workshop is about simple layers and playing with colour, shape, composition

I spent many months working out the process and would love to share it all here with you in a series of simple steps

EASY STAGES

* Each step breaks up into easily achievable stages

* It is simple and great fun - we start the day exploring colour and using the new PAINTBOWLS

* Then we start playing on the smaller notebooks

* We go through the 3 exercises on the smaller books

* and using the shapes and colours we like we begin our work on the larger notebooks

* Then we have a break to eat , where you can walk up to the local cafe, bakery or eat your own lunch in the garden

* and then in the afternoon we explore markmaking, and use all the myriad of supplies available

* About now you are ready for a wine, coffee or tea, just to help give you a burst of energy to finish off your awesome work

* By the end of the day you will have learnt heaps about markmaking, layering and intuitive painting- which is a wonderful addition to the skills of even an accomplished artist

* and you go home with fabulous notebooks that you get to use yourself or give away as gifts


check the workshop calendar

BOOK YOUR SPOT

Other Workshops

Before I went completely abstract - I first became absorbed in markmaking

It helped me to loosen up and realise how pleasurable art was without the boundaries of expectation

Every mark is a surprise - and there is no pressure because its a background that you paint over - it is a wonderful feeling

As a controlled artist for over 30 years I felt a rush of the wonder I had experienced as a young artist just learning everything, it was so exciting

Since then I have been breaking more and more boundaries and have immersed myself into abstract art - I LOVE IT