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Amy Brakeman Livezey: Techniques in Acrylic Paint – April 12 – 14, 2024

$440.00

In this workshop Amy introduces you to her framework for adding variety and mystery to every acrylic painting. She will help you discover new ways to apply paint and manipulate the surface of a painting, adding richness along the way. Techniques covered will include layering, texture-making, glazing, and taking advantage of acrylic as glue.. Hours: 9am – 4pm

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Amy Brakeman Livezey began her creative career with a focus on independent filmmaking, which allowed her to explore a full range of interests: history, language, visual art, and music. Over the years Livezey drifted towards jobs that had a creative bent, but in 2017 she decided to eschew any work that took her away from personal expression and re-dedicate herself to her art practice.

Since that time she has become known throughout the region for her depictions of historic subjects in abstract expressionist fields. Using paint, subtraction tools, bits of ephemera, and photo transfer techniques, Livezey expresses in a modern form her interest in western history, feminism, the human form, and portraiture. Her Montana studio is adjacent to that of her husband, landscape artist Dale Livezey.

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In this workshop Amy introduces you to her framework for adding variety and mystery to every acrylic painting. She will help you discover new ways to apply paint and manipulate the surface of a painting, adding richness along the way. Techniques covered will include layering, texture-making, glazing, and taking advantage of acrylic as glue.

The goal of this course is to give you a variety of creative ways to expand your acrylic art practice, while introducing you to Amy's own process of integrating abstract and realistic elements. The days will consist of several demonstrations followed by painting time where Amy will visit with and assist artists as they move through their own creative journey.

We will focus on abstract approaches for demonstration purposes, but the techniques you practice will be applicable to any subject or style that suits your own unique voice. You will work on 5-7 panels throughout the workshop that are meant primarily as practice pieces where you can try out different techniques. By the third day we will be focusing on bringing two or more of your panels towards completion. Though not required, participants are encouraged to bring along reference material of their own to use during the workshop