Stencilgirlstudio

Mary Beth will lead students in the creation of a 3-dimensional mixed media painting using stencils, stamps, collage, and stitching. 

Through the Looking Glass of Layers begins with free writing exercises that help us explore the various totems of influence in our artistic lives; totems need not be limited to animals but could be as diverse as emblems we receive from our communities, a line of poetry, or song, or even a particular food. 

Once we have delved into this journey, we will work to develop a symbolic visual language – through the use of collage, stamps, and stencils – and will create a series of clear and opaque layers to represent each totem. 

Expect to use transparent material that can be worked from the front and back sides, alcohol ink, acrylic paint, stamp pads, ink, and embossing powder. 

The final painting will move through stages of building up and excavating back down, as the layers are transformed into a final piece of art that leads us to uncover our individual truths.