Exploring Abstraction – GITTE BACKHAUSEN
Explore Abstraction
Come along to explore the world of abstract painting. We will use acrylic paint and experiment with different approaches to get you started on your journey into abstraction. With gentle guidance you will be creating your own unique abstract artwork, supported to connect and discover your own abstract visual language. You will learn how to break-in your canvas for a great start to your abstract painting and how to create interest and variation in your composition, texture and brushstrokes. Beginners welcome.
EQUIPMENT:
- At least 2 stretched and pre-primed canvases, maximum size 60x60cm.
- Paper – A4 to A3, min.110gsm. 5-10 sheets. Thick enough to hold acrylic paint.
- Acrylic paints – your choice of colours + titanium white and a dark (Paynes grey is good).
- Paint brushes in various sizes – cheap rough brushes are fine.
- Water container. Cotton cloths (for wet paint brushes). Drop-sheet.
- Feel free to bring along water-colour pencils or any other medium you use on canvas. Optional.
Bring an open mind and prepare to get messy!
About Gitte
Gitte Backhausen is a Danish-born Australian artist living in Gerringong. With a strong background in human psychology, Gitte’s work explores the subconscious mind. “To me art is freedom, it is a way of giving the subconscious a voice without the restrictions and demands of the mind.” Gitte has a strong connection to the abstract expressionist movement and also draws inspiration from Australian abstract landscape painters such as Elizabeth Cummings and Ann Thomson. “I am a studio painter. However, I often draw inspiration from the world around me and allow this to come through, without forcing a specific outcome”
TO REGISTER: Please email Helen Pain on helen.pain44@gmail.com to register your interest. Include your contact phone number and method of payment (cash, cheque, direct deposit). Online CODE WORD: BAC
Helen will then email you the equipment list.
Your payment secures your place at the workshop. Email Helen to indicate you have paid and method of payment.
NUMBERS ARE LIMITED TO 10. GET IN EARLY! PH: Helen Pain 0432 232 054
PAYMENT METHODS WORKSHOP:
Direct Deposit (online): Westpac BSB: 032 689: Account No. 540 168. Please include your name and Code Word on your bank statement.
Cash to Treasurer Ray in an envelope, with your name, code word and amount.
Cheque: payable to Kiama Art Society. Write name and code word BAC on the back and post to The Treasurer, PO BOX 707, Kiama, 2533.
