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!

A man stands in front of a blue wall adorned with various colorful art pieces. He wears glasses, an olive and brown jacket, and raises his hands expressively. Art supplies, including paint and brushes, are spread out on the table in front of him.

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.

Downloadable Resources

Workshop Poster Template

Step-by-Step Guide

Risk Assessment Template

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