EGG-ology

Combining the techniques of stenciling, stippling, and the richness of  painting, create artworks inspired by bird eggs and nests. Secrets to  forging perfect representations of such delicate and intricate natural  subjects, imbued with both color and depth, will be revealed.

Explore ideas for developing your own stencils, using stippling tools to make purposeful yet random looking marks, as well as rendering complex-looking nest structures via a precise painting method of  multiple single strokes. In addition, students will investigate design principles of composition, design concepts of highlighting and shadowing that lend a three-dimensional quality to any subject,  along with in-depth information discussed for referencing particular bird species.

Kit Fee: $15

Supply List:

• Qty 1 - Mechanical Pencil
• Qty 1 - #3 Round Paint Brush for Acrylic Paint (NOTE: MAKE SURE the  tip of the brush will retain a very crisp point after being dipped in water)
• Qty 1 - water cup, paint palette, brush rag
• Qty 1 - 1 yard of wax paper (NOTE: Ok to fold for travel purposes)
• Qty 2 - small pair of sharp embroidery scissors 
• Qty 1 - Exacto knife and small cutting mat (NOTE: Bring a fresh blade for the knife)
• Qty 4 - manila file folders
• Qty 1 - package of graphite paper
• Qty 1 - RED BALL POINT ink pen (NOTE: MUST BE a ball point pen)
  
  Optional Supplies:
• Qty 5 to 10 - misc. papers (NOTE: this could be ledger paper, postcards, labels, letters, anything with interesting writing and color, vintage papers)
• Qty 1 - small jar of Goldens Matte Gel Medium and a brush for application
  
  Kit Fee includes:
• All Acrylic Paint
• Canvases
• Misc. Stippling Tools
• Misc. Reference Materials