Nengi Omuku: ‘Bird of Paradise’ Acrylic & Pastel Workshop
Join artist Nengi Omuku as she guides you through the process of painting a “Bird of Paradise” plant using acrylic paints and oil pastels.
How to Create a Secret Language with José Parlá
Description:
Join José Parlá in an exhilarating exploration of expressive painting in his workshop, ‘Phosphenes’. With bold strokes and vibrant colours, José demonstrates the freedom of acrylic painting straight from the tube. Dive into a world of gestural marks, layered colours, and the creation of a secret visual language, as José inspires you to explore your creativity without inhibition.
Materials used:
– Watercolour paper (ideally 300gsm)
– Selection of watercolour paints
– Selection of acrylic paints (any colours of your choosing!)
– Watercolour paintbrush
– Acrylic paintbrush
– Cup of water
– Palette (optional)
– Or whatever you may have to hand!
José Parlá
José Parlá, is a Brooklyn-based contemporary artist whose work has been described as “lying between the boundary of abstraction and calligraphy.” Parlá is publicly known for his permanent installations of large-scale paintings.
