The gift of
the brush is that it offers superb sensitivity and flow – more than any pen or
pencil ever could. There is nothing quite as pleasurable and sensuous as a
paintbrush with a thousand fibers, waiting to push and pull paint around at
your command.
Because of
its great flexibility, the thought of commanding the attention of every single
fiber to produce a predictable stroke, can be daunting and frustrating. There
is no other way to cure this frustration, than to use the brush A LOT and make
it your friend.
On the
market these days are brush markers, made to appeal to those of us who find the
brush so intimidating. But the marker can only produce 10-20 percent of the
language a brush can, thereby limiting your potential for expression.
The goal of
this class or workshop is to engage in formal measured stroke exercises, to
produce predictable shapes. These shapes become the foundation of the
calligraphic Brush Lettering hand and its many variations – limitless and
powerful expressions of your own heart and hands.
The alphabet
in both minuscule and majuscule characters will be studied, as well as numerals
and opportunities for flourishing.
Envelopes, quotes, flourishes, and accents – we’ll be painting our
hearts out among friends.
Painting
meets drawing meets writing. In this class or workshop, you’ll be able to set
your brush markers aside and replace them with a master’s tools – YOUR brush,
your hands, and your voice.
More information:
• $5 Fee due to the instructor on the first
day of class or workshop.
• Anne will be
bringing her dog to this class. If you have an allergy or phobia that she needs
to be aware of, please email Anne directly. Penkitten@anneelser.com
About
Anne
After earning a BFA in painting from the
Cleveland Institute of Art and graduate studies in Graphic Design at The
Portfolio Center, Anne Elser began her artistic career as a painter,
bookbinder, designer, and calligrapher. With over 20 years teaching experience,
her students often report how fulfilling the classroom experience is, prompting
both personal and artistic transformations. Anne's classes are also FUN and
full of laughter. Students find the sense of community she inspires enriching
and entertaining.
She currently teaches private lessons from her
home studio in Decatur, classes and workshops year round at Binder Art Supply
in Buckhead and at their Ponce City Market location, as well as Thursday
afternoon classes at The Spruill Center for the Arts, and classes and workshops
at Aikido Decatur. She also travels in the states and abroad conducting
workshops.
Her work has been featured in books and magazines
across the country, and for both private and corporate clients such as Tiffany&Co, Mont Blanc, Louis
Vuitton, Paces Papers, Landor, Martha Stewart Weddings, Belk, Saks Fifth
Avenue, Bloomingdales, Clicquot Veauvé, World50, Ogilvy, and more.
Artist, calligrapher, teacher, mother, and
friend, Anne believes making art creates a channel for truth and is a soulful
reflection of the connections shared by all.
Supply List:
• Mechanical
Pencil for drawing guidelines and an eraser
• Sketching
Paper:
*
Transparent Layout Paper for practice work.
Suitable
Brands: Bienfang Graphics 360 100% Rag Marker Paper, Borden & Riley #100S
Smooth Cotton Comp, and Strathmore Layout Bond 400 Series
• Paper for
final work:
* Cover
weight stock in any color. Arches Watercolor Paper, Canson , Strathmore
Artagain Black Pad, and many more are all acceptable brands.
• Brushes:
* 2 sizes of
brushes: Small and Medium
* Pentel Aquash
Water Brushes or Color Brushes or Pocket Brushes. Some of these are already
loaded with ink. These are all acceptable. You may choose to use the inks
inside, or keep them unloaded, so you can dip them into any ink or paint you so
choose.
• Paint/Inks:
* Black or
Walnut ink of your choice (any brand you enjoy.)
* (optional
colored inks) Liquid Acrylic Inks in your favorite colors including one white
and one black/dark brown. Suitable brands: Liquitex INK!, Daeler Rowney FW
Inks, Dr. Martins Liquid Acrylic Inks.
* Later in
the course we will be creating our own colored inks with watercolor/gouache
mixed with gum arabic and water. Windsor and Newton paints are my favorite, but
if you’ve other brands you prefer, please feel free to use them.
• Ruler
• Palette
for mixing colors
• Paper
Towels: Viva or blue shop towels
• Water
Container: to clean your brushes and thin out paint
