Shivering Fragments

Lynne Perrella

Virginia Woolf used the phrase “shivering fragments” to describe the rich clues and visual compost the mind reveals in journals and diaries. “Yes, this is the truest part” she affirmed. Join me for a full day of experimentation, and work in an encouraging exuberant environment, with countless low-tech ideas for adding depth and meaning to mixed media art surfaces, including collage and art journals. We will work on larger-than-large journal pages and unearth new levels of meaning while having a free exchange of ideas and impulses. Each artist will bring a “shivering fragment” to the workshop, as we collectively create a safe haven for renewed creativity. For seekers and adventurers; all skill levels are welcome.

Supply List:

• A “Shivering Fragment”........Bring a small found object to the workshop, something that symbolizes a personal awareness or awakening you have had, regarding your own creativity. You can either bring the object “as is”, or alter it in some way using paint, fibers, wax, collage, etc. Bring your fragment to the workshop.
  
  
• Materials List:
  
  
• 8 oz. Jar of white gesso
• Your favorite mark-making tools (gel pens, Sharpies, colored pencils, etc.) Please include a china marker/grease pencil or a soft graphite pencil or conte crayon.
• Bring a selection of inexpensive acrylic paints, in a range of colors. Be sure to include black and at least one metallic in the mix. 10 – 12 will be fine. In addition, you might want to bring a selection of water-soluble pastels (Portfolio brand are inexpensive and can be found at Staples)
• Bring 4-6 inexpensive bristle brushes, various sizes.
• 8 oz. Jar of matte acrylic medium, for adhering collage elements
• A pack of index cards, any size
• Masking Tape
• X-acto knife or scissors
• 1 sheet of sandpaper, any grit
• Palette for paints.
• Water container for brushes.
• For collage: We are going to work with the concept of creating art journal pages “on the loud speaker”, using large paper. (I am bringing the paper) Look through your collage stash and find images that are symbolic, and have strong significance for you. For instance, doorways, time pieces or clocks, staircases, houses, keys, clouds, whatever images that provide insight into your creative quest. Choose images that are potent, quirky, compelling. If you wish, you can also cut out key words from magazines, ads, junk mail, maps, posters, etc. You may prefer to generate your OWN words, using a word processor. Or, bring along a favorite set of alphabet stamps or stencils to imprint your artwork. (bring ink pads)
  
• More about collage: I often like to work with the same image, in various sizes. So, you might want to make several copies of the same collage element in sizes ranging from small to huge (11” X 17”). (You can also try enlarging details of the collage elements; similar to looking at the gears inside a watch.) Black/white OR color copies are fine. Do not bring anything that has been printed out on heavy cardstock. (too difficult to work with, in collage) Don't go overboard with collage prints: A selection of 12 – 18 prints will be fine.
  
  
• Any questions, feel free to email me: aceydeucy1@AOL.com See YOU at Artfest! - Lynne Perrella