Member Event
Into the Thick of It with Liquitex Acrylics
Into the Thick of It with Liquitex Acrylics
Warm up this winter with Liquitex education artist Marla Morrison. Liquitex Heavy Body color and Flexible Modeling Paste are the perfect combination to create a minimal, textured beach scene. Once the skills are practiced, they can be used to paint any type of landscape or subject matter where texture is desired.
Acrylics can readily change texture depending on the mediums used. Marla will show you why Flexible Modeling Paste is a great choice for holding knife or brush strokes when dry, as well as increasing the volume of color. Marla is known for her non-intimidating approach to creativity so this is a wonderful opportunity to learn with a generous and helpful teacher.
Materials
Liquitex Professional Recycled Canvas: 9x12”
Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylics: Transparent Orange, Yellow Medium Azo, Light Phthalo Green, Indigo, Titanium White
Liquitex Freestyle Brushes: Flat 4, Round 2, Paddle 1 Inch
Water Container
Palette or palette paper
Paper towels or rags
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This event is for Opus Members — thank you for being part of the creative community!
Hosted by Opus Art Supplies & our Experience leader
Marla Morrison is a mixed media artist residing in north Texas. Exploration of the myriad of art materials and techniques is an integral part of her creative process. She seeks to show beauty in color, design, and the behavior of paint and other materials in her work. The natural world, primarily shown through animal and plant life, is a favorite theme. Marla has a BFA from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA. As an artist in TFAC (The Fine Art Collective), she offers informative and inspirational demos in a variety of media such as watercolor, acrylic and oil paint. She and her husband have three children who keep them busy! Her work is in collections throughout the US and Canada.Website: marlamorrisonart.com
Instagram: @marlamorrisonart
Facebook: @marlamorrisonart
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