Leslie Miller: Explorations in Oil and Cold Wax – December 14 – 16, 2023
$405.00
Using both additive and subtractive techniques, preplanned color schemes and compositional armatures we’ll explore the possibilities only cold wax medium can bring to oil painting.
Cold wax medium can be used for representational painting as well as abstracts and everything in between. Hours: 9am – 4pm
8 in stock
Leslie Miller is a contemporary artist painting primarily in oil with cold wax medium. Fascinated by the many layers, unique marks, and ability to create transparency and opacity that hints toward the human condition. Working intuitively each piece ebbs and flows through various layers that could not be achieved in one pass. In the same way, people are built from many different layers of influence and experiences.
Her artwork can be found in many local exhibits in Arizona and homes throughout the US. Leslie’s work is represented by On The Edge Contemporary Gallery in Tubac. In 2016 she received the Master Meed award by popular vote from Tubac Center of the Arts.
Leslie was born and adopted in California, raised in East Tennessee, and now resides in Tubac, AZ.
After many creative endeavors, she began her education in fine art through independent study in 2014 and continues to learn constantly from other accomplished artists. As the former Director of Tubac School of Fine Art, Leslie brought art instructors from around the country to teach workshops at the school which is now the adult education division of Tubac Center of the Arts. Leslie also teaches workshops at the school and online.
Testimonials:
The students in this workshop ranged from brand new artists to experienced professionals. Leslie listened to each student, asking what they were looking for in the workshop. Through daily demonstrations, exploratory work sessions, and individual feedback and coaching, each student learned at their own level. It was a great workshop. I’m looking forward to practicing then doing a more advanced class.
I absolutely loved Leslie Miller’s class. She put a lot of thought and heart into it for materials and demonstrations were superb. She was inspirational and provided personal guidance when I or other students felt blocked. I came away with a love for cold wax and oil and hope to take another workshop with her again there soon.
I enjoyed Leslie’s teaching style. Her presentations were stellar and I also felt as if I was provided with a lot if special attention…which is always wonderful.
Using both additive and subtractive techniques, preplanned color schemes and compositional armatures we’ll explore the possibilities only cold wax medium can bring to oil painting.
Cold wax medium can be used for representational painting as well as abstracts and everything in between. You’ll leave the class with 12-16 starts toward a comprehensive series and a tool box full of new techniques and a plan for self critique to bring the series of fruition.
In this upbeat, three-day workshop the cold wax medium, substrates, and tools will be provided. Bring your favorite mark making tools and favorite professional quality oil paints.
Suitable to beginners although some knowledge of working with oil paint will be very helpful.
We’ll work on various sizes of Arches oil paper for maximum flexibility. Instructor will demo mounting oil paper on wood cradled board for exhibit.
