SOLD OUT for 2023.
If you wish to be placed on the waiting list to take advantage of cancellations, please contact us
for more information or to register contact art lab : email - click here telephone - 902-254-2972
Instructor - Sandi Komst
Course cost - $200
Class size - 10
experience level: Novice to Experienced - must be familiar with the acrylic medium
course description
This two day studio course will provide you with the opportunity to absorb the working techniques of Sandi Komst, one of the region’s gifted abstract realists. Abstract realism in the Sandi Komst style begins with the inspiration point of subject matter and is then abstracted through composition, focal point, colour and brushwork. To fully understand her technique and results you will be encouraged to leave your preconceptions of process at the door and work toward embracing a new influence on your personal development and style.
course details
During the course the following elements will be constantly reinforced through repetition and demonstration.
The relationship between inspiration and the specific approach to the application of paint.
When and how to use and create layers to enhance the design – additive and subtractive
Textures
Glazing
When, where, and how to apply soft edges to maximum effect.
supplies to bring
Inspiration
The focus of the course is the outdoor world and the images that have captured your imagination: landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, etc. Bring photo images with you that you find really appealing. Please print them out in a decent size that is easy to work from.
Acrylic Paint supplies - Golden or Liquitex brands et cetera. No student quality.
Cadmium yellow light
Cadmium yellow medium
Cadmium red light
Quinacridone red
Alizarin crimson
Dioxazine violet
Cobalt blue
Ultramarine blue
Prussian blue
Cerulean blue
Yellow ochre
Unbleached titanium white
Titanium white
Quinacridone Gold
Transparent burnt sienna
Glazing medium
Brushes
A couple of cheap hardware store 1”, a 1.5” or 2 inch, what they call chip brushes
a 1” inch old beat up brush is great for texture
At least one 11/4 inch cheap watercolor brush soft for glazing.
A number of your favorite brushes in sizes 1/2 inch up to 11/2” Sandi is a fan of the Rosemary brand brushes and uses their Ivory flats.
one or more riggers.
Mark making tools. Silicone color shapers/Old credit card/etc. Palette Knives & scrapers. small plus reference material Photos sketchers your own please.
Painting surfaces
2 supports per day
9x12. 12x16 or so.
Canvas panels need to be gessoed at least once after you purchased them.
Stretched canvas and gessoed.
Canvas tapped to support & with an added coat of gesso
Other supplies
Your choice of table easel, small floor easel or painting flat
Pallet either freezer paper or strip pallet
Apron
Water media sketchbook
Water bucket
Paper Towels / blue shop towels
about sandi komst
Born in Nova Scotia and now living in Beach point, Prince Edward Island, Sandi Komst grew up dreaming of being an artist. Sandi loves to capture moments through photography and recreate the essence in oils, acrylics, mix medium and water colours. Inspired by the impressionists, Sandi is an awarding winning professional artist in studio and plain air work. Sandi is a popular instructor in Atlantic Canada and has taught internationally. Her work can be found in numerous corporate and private collections.
contact the artist/instructor: telephone - 902-962-3612 email - sandikomstpei@gmail.com
Website: outofourmindsgallery.com
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason the participant wishes to cancel prior to two weeks before the commencement of the course, the full fee minus a 10% service fee will be refunded. Please note that there will be no refunds if the participant cancels within two weeks of the commencement of the course.