Push, Pull, Play, Paint

A one day workshop that introduces you to painting abstractly with acrylics and mixed media. 

The goals of this workshop are to introduce you to a new way of thinking and to challenge your own pre-conceived notions regarding art and its creation. Artist/instructor, Madeline Dukes, will share and demonstrate exploratory tools and practices that open the doors to creating dynamic and unique artwork.

Dukes will lead you through the history of abstraction, the importance of design elements and principles, the most common compositions used in abstraction, and the intention setting phase for the day’s paintings. She will also introduce you to great “loosening up” exercises to prepare you for painting a three-panel series during the workshop.

“A work of art is a world in itself reflecting senses and emotions of the artist's world.” – Hans Hoffman

Workshop Supplies-

• Acrylic Paints

• Pencils

• Derwent water soluble pencils and graphite sticks

• Collage papers or patterned papers

• Paint Brushes

• Water containers

• 1 roll of Viva paper towels

• Acrylic gel medium

• Scissors

• Old credit cards or a straight edge to burnish papers

• Phone or tablet to take photos (optional)

• Viewfinder (optional)

• Acrylic paint markers (optional)

• Palette knife

• Newsprint pad (large)

• Apron

• Nitrile, latex, or vinyl gloves

• (3) 16” x 20” (or larger) gessoed birch panels OR (3) 16” x 20” (or larger) gessoed Masonite panels.   ALL THREE PANELS MUST BE THE SAME SIZE. YOU CAN ALSO USE A SQUARE FORMAT.

Sources for supplies: Artist and Craftsman, Charleston, SC; jerrysartarama.com; dickblick.com

You may also find some of the supplies at Hobby Lobby or Michael’s.

Workshop Date: Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 9am-4pm

Workshop cost: $125/person (12 student maximum)

Workshop Location: Perspective Gallery, 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant SC 29464

To register for this workshop, please payment via Venmo at @Madeline-Dukes-Art. Checks can also be made out to Madeline Dukes and sent to 5131 Conway Street, North Charleston, SC 29405. A receipt and will be provided once payment is received.