See photos from the Rye Arts Center Workshop

Private or semi-private lessons

2011 Workshops and Painting Classes:
How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold:  Rockland Center for the Arts - May 15, 2011  10 AM - 4 PM
Gels, Pastes, Paints and Grounds Galore: Warwick Art League - May 21, 2011  10 AM - 4 PM
Gels, Pastes, Paints and Grounds Galore: Rockland Center for the Arts - June 5, 2011  10 AM - 4 PM
How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold:  Pelham Arts Center - June 12, 2011  10AM - 4 PM
How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold:  New York Open Center 6 Sessions Starts July 14 20118-10PM
How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold:  South Street Gallery  July 9-10, 2011
Gels, Pastes and Grounds Galore! - Art League of New Britain July 23, 2011 1-6 PM
The A-Z of Golden Acrylic Paints, Gels and Mediums, a FREE Lecture Woodstock School of Art  July 26, 6-8PM
Gels, Pastes and Grounds Galore! - Woodstock School of Art   July 30, 2011 10-4 PM
The Exciting World of Acrylic Skins and Digital Transfers: Warwick Art League - August 8, 2011 10 AM - 4 PM 
The A to Z of Acrylics: A FREE Lecture at Rockland Center for the Arts - September 25, 2011
How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold Rye Arts Center starting September 29, 2011 1-4PM 
Gels, Pastes and Grounds Galore! - Rockland Center for the Arts  October 16, 2011 10-4 PM
How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold  Rockland Center for the Arts October 23, 2011  10-4 PM
How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold Open Center NYC sign up here starting October 27, 2011 8-10PM

Discover the joy of painting! This is a workshop for painters who want to loosen up and learn a fun, expressive way to paint, or beginners who want to learn to paint. You will be taught a very simple method of painting in which you will use big brushes, lots of acrylic paint, and work in a bold, expressive manner. You will quickly see that "its not about WHAT you paint, its about HOW you paint it." The most common everyday objects can become a work of art, when you paint them according to this method.

Using ACRYLIC paints, you will learn a step-by-step approach to painting a simple still life in a very fast expressive style. Classes will start out with basic instructions in composition, color mixing and brush handling, followed by a 30 minute demonstration. The focus will be on capturing the large shapes and lighting effect rather than rendering small details. Students will be encouraged to work quickly and decisively with as few brush strokes as possible. All will be prompted to use color intuitively and boldly. Each participant will finish several small paintings in the span of the class time. The workshop is taught by award-winning illustrator and fine artist Patti Mollica. More work can be seen at: http://www.mollicastudio.com

To see more samples of workshop paintings, go to Still Lifes or see "Class Demos" below

The class atmosphere is non-judgemental -
all skill levels are welcomed and supported.

Be bold and learn how to paint expressively! Join us for a few hours of fun and experimentation - this may open the door to an exciting new level of creativity and artistic expression. Seating is limited and on a first-come basis.

For those who are taking the workshop, here is the Supply List

For questions or more information, contact Patti at: 845-405-1768 or email: pmollica@optonline.net  If you would like to be on the mailing list for future workshops, send an email with "subscribe" in the heading and you will be added to the list.

If you would prefer to pay by check, contact me via phone 845-405-1768  
or email pmollica@optonline.net  to reserve a spot.

Send payment to: Patti Mollica 990 Bradley Hill Road  Nyack, NY 10960

*If you are unable to attend the workshop, I can conduct a workshop that you coordinate.
Invite your friends to join the group - Minimum size is 6 participants.

Private or semi private lessons available

Below are some class Demos:

White Pitcher	Chile Peppers
Red Macs	Chile Peppers
Orange Slices

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