Description

One of the fastest growing movements in the digital art world is the embellishment of digital prints, using acrylic gels and paints. Embellishment can add a new dimension to your artwork, combining some of the techniques of traditional art with a digital print. In the Digital Print Embellishment Course, you will learn how to turn your digital print into a one of a kind work of art with added texture and color. You will see what a difference adding painted highlights, coloring shadows, or simply adding texture with gels can make. This class will get you away from the computer monitor, and get your hands messy! No previous traditional art experience is required – the process is easier than you might think. The course will include lessons on sealing your digital print, choosing brushes, acrylic gels and paints, embellishing with gel and paint, and finishing off your print. Included in the course is close to 90 minutes of video from the DVD “Finishings – A Basic Guide to Digital Print Embellishment”, along with a written lesson and supplemental files (such as using markers in embellishment) for each week.

Skill Level

Beginner

Material Requirements

• Several prints on inkjet canvas for practice – 8 x 10 is fine. You can either order these from a printer (www.easyonlineprints.com is a good source – 8 x 10 prints are $13), or print them at home. Office Depot carries a good inkjet canvas that is only about $1 a sheet.
• An assortment of brushes, acrylic gels, and acrylic paints. If you like, you can use the pre-filled order form for Dick Blick on my website.

Hardware Requirements

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Before Class

Materials required for the course:

1) Several prints on inkjet canvas for practice – 8 x 10 is fine. You can either order these from a printer (www.easyonlineprints.com is a good source – 8 x 10 prints are $13), or print them at home. Office Depot carries a good inkjet canvas that is only about $1 a sheet.

2) An assortment of brushes, acrylic gels, and acrylic paints. If you like, you can use the pre-filled order form for Dick Blick on my website.

http://www.cadmiumdreams.com/Resources.html

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• Essential Supplies: Archival Varnish

• Soft Gel -Gloss

• White Acrylic Paint

• Assortment of Brushes

Week One

Organizing your materials

• Organizing materials
• Canvas preparation
• Testing your canvas
• Sealing the canvas
• Brush Selections

Week Two

Embellishing with Gels

• Learning about the different types of Gel mediums
• Getting comfortable with painting with gels
• Color mixing

Week Three

Painting Techniques

• Let’s paint
• Brush technique
• Making the right choices

Week Four

Your final print

• Drying and sealing
• Embellishing with markers

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