Art Unraveled Workshops in August

Thought I would give everyone a look at some constructions of studies that will spill over to my Art Unraveled workshops that take place in August right here in Arizona, Phoenix to be exact.

On the first day of Art Unraveled August 2nd I will be teaching "Dimensional Collage with Digital Medium". There is nothing better then to incorporate digital pieces into your artwork.  Printing images on alternative surfaces is an amazing way to add texture and fabulous design elements to your art.  

For the Dimensional Collage Workshop I will be printing each students images before the workshop so they will have their images on the following surfaces-lutradur, tyvek, cotton and watercolor paper.  These surfaces will then be used to create collage for their pieces.  Magic happens when the students start to mix all sorts of other items into their collage.  There will be all sorts of items from my studio stash for students to use as we create their work.

Starting with smaller studies as a warm up, we will move on to putting those ideas together into either an art book or stand alone collage.  Each student will have original work that is clearly their own.  

As for my other workshop at Art Unraveled, "Can-Can Art" August 9th, we are going to go over how you can digitally print beverage cans.  Once everyone has been through that process and has a couple flattened and coated cans to take home to print, we will play with making things from  beverage cans.  

Student kits will include printed cans and there will be extras if you run out.  It is amazing how cans can be used to create art or interest to collage and art pieces.  If you are still looking for a workshop to take at Art Unraveled this year, join us.

Here are some pictures or details of some of my can art.

Join us!

Art Unraveled 2012

It's wonderful to be back at Art Unraveled again this year and teaching Explore Digital Printing.  My workshop at Art Unraveled 2012 will allow all the students to get a jump start on digital alternative surfaces.  Everyday I am creating ways to print on uncommon surfaces and now am continually designing surfaces that can be printed from a regular Epson Work Force printer.  It is amazing what can be done on a regular straight pass through printer.

I will include the workshop description here and links for access.  There is a short video on youtube to see a little of what the surfaces look like.  As with any of my workshop I strive to give the latest and greatest to my students and by August there will be tons more latest and greatest.  In any event we will also play with my printed surfaces so students will get an idea of what they can do with printed surfaces.  It will be informative, interesting and lots of fun, so if you are planning to be at Art Unraveled this year, check it out.

Registration is open on January 17th, so get ready.  We will be using my Epson small format printers and if we can print on them you can print on any pass through printer.

Explore Digital Printing

One of the amazing things about digital printing is the amount of surfaces you can use to print images for your artwork and journals. In this workshop students will print surfaces that have been prepared in advance. There will also be complete instructions to prepare surfaces for future printing. We will explore printing on fabric, lightweight metal, cheesecloth skin, tyvek and watercolor paper.

During the workshop we will use 2 Epson small format printers as everyone prints the surfaces from their kits for hands on experience. Learning how to use these 4” x 6” format printers prepares students to use other direct pass through printers to print alternative surfaces in the future. This workshop is mostly a process workshop although participants will make a small project of a mini journal and/or artist trading cards with some of their printed images. Additional materials will be available for students to use to experience working with printed surfaces to create mini journals or artist trading cards.

Each student will receive a CD containing a pdf of information about the digital printing process on alternative surfaces including printer profiles, sizing and resizing images, supplier information, a description of precoats and step by step instruction for applying precoats. See my youtube channel for a look at the surfaces we will print- 

Art Unraveled 2012 Explore Digital Printing

Art Unraveled 2012, Phoenix Arizona July 30 to August 7, 2012

Art Unraveled 2011Workshops - August 2nd and August 9

I am truly excited to be teaching at Art Unraveled again this coming year.

My workshops: Dimensional Collage with Digital Medium will take place on August 2, 2011.
Here's the class description:

Dimensional Collage with Digital Medium

All levels

Project and Process

Using digital images and dimension with collage adds depth and interest to all types of artwork.  Before coming to the workshop each participant will email me images so they can be printed on several alternative surfaces and be ready to use in your designs.  During the class you will use these images as you combine other elements for dimensional colllage.

We will create artwork that is uniquely yours.  Starting with your digital images we will

construct a collection of small compositions.  These compositions can be put into book form, or stand alone as collage pieces.  There will be instructions to accomplish the format that works for you. 

Constructing the base and working from there, our digital images and other elements will be assembled and embellished.  Participants will also receive verbal and written instructions on how to prepare fabrics in the future to print on their inkjet printers.

My workshop: Can-Can Art will take place on August 9, 2011.

Here's that class description:

Can-Can Art 

All levels

Project from process

Ever thought of digitally printing on a beverage can and incorporating it into your art work?  Well here is your chance. 

This is a 2 part process/project workshop.  First will be complete instructions on how to prepare cans for successful printing, with full written instructions.  There will be a demo and hands on prep for the cans to understand how to complete this process later on your own. This will allow you to take this process home to your inkjet printer and print your own images on cans.  (You will ultimately need a straight path printer for this process.) 

As we start the next phase of the workshop, we will use the pre-printed cans from your kit to assemble your project. Making little elements and/or objects with the printed cans from your kit, we will learn the ins and outs of construction.  Follow your own inspiration, or use step by step instructions to build your creation. 

It is amazing how many ways this surface can be used to add interest to your art, mixed media work and journals.  We will explore many ideas and assemblage techniques for you to go ahead with this process.  Join us and be inspired to recycle beverage cans in a unique artsy context.  

Art Unraveled Workshop - August 9, 2010

I love creating digital prints and then using them for collage or elements in my art books and journals. On Aug 9, next month, I will be teaching "Eclectic Digital Elements Journal" at Art Unraveled in Phoenix Arizona.

We all have photographs that we love and would like to add to our journals or artwork.  This workshop introduces you to printing your photographs on uncommon surfaces. Eclectic Digital Elements Journal expands the way you think about your photographs.  This concept will even get you thinking about what kind of photographs to take for your work in the future.

One of the great things about this subject is the versatility of the information. This is a great mixed media class; from the fabric embellished cover, to the dyed watercolor pages, concluding with the collage of the pages in the journal itself. There is no end to the ideas once you start using digital elements in your art. This workshop opens a door of expression in a whole new way.

This is a process that takes a path and presents the fundamentals for constructing a custom journal.  Techniques are just a bit edgy.  Each student in the workshop will express their ideas in their own unique voice.

We will be using my Epson PM260 4" x 6" printer to create our digital elements.  This printer is amazing at printing beautiful images on alternative surfaces.  The workshop is 2 fold in that you learn the process for printing on uncommon surfaces ad you will make a clearly custom journal reflecting your personality.

There is a youtube video posted on this workshop, you will be able to see the journal live. Check my blog post from Dec 9 last year for a complete class description.  Then join me in Phoenix for this inspiring workshop.  Now here are tons of pics of collage with digital prints.

Wrap it Up: journals with style-Video Preview

On Saturday I will be participating in Shopping Extravaganza at Art Unraveled in Phoenix. Since my new ebook "Wrap it Up: journals with Style was published on KathyAnne Art last week, I will have cd copies of the ebook and also all the journals created for the book.  This post contains a video peak of some of the projects in the book.  You can page down to the blog below this and get a look at the introduction and the table of contents with a couple of pictures.

If you will be in the Phoenix area on this Saturday August 6- stop by and say hi.  All the artists and vendors are listed if you click on these next 2 words Shopping Extravaganza  it will take you to the page on the Art Unraveled site where you can also get directions to the Embassy Suites, Paradise Valley.

Art Unraveled Workshop 2010

Eclectic Digital Journal Elements

August 9, 2010

This one day workshop will feature a funky stuffed cover, watercolor pages and digital collage.

Got an idea of what is covered in this jam packed workshop?

Here's more:
*We will use my 4" x 6" mini printer for each student to print 5 digital images to use in their journal.  This printer is a great one for journalling on the road.
*Students will bring the paper for the journal all ready to go already colored.  Once a student signs up,
I will give them step by step instructions on how I color my watercolor paper for these journals.
*We will use the digital images in uncommon ways and each book will be different and individual.
*The cover is quick and easy.  The basic cover can be assembled in a little over an hour.  After that it
can be embellished further with beads and other items each student will bring.
*I will have cover material, so that there will be fabric there for everyone's use.
*All students will go home with written instructions on how to prepare fabrics to print on any inkjet printer.  The only requirement for the printer is that it has a straight paper path.
*More information is available on the Art Unraveled Website

Pictures of one of the sample journals from this workshop.

Phoenix Airport Museum Art Collection

The Phoenix Airport Museum has included my work Forest Trail 4 and Forest Trail 6 in their museum collection. Both of these pieces from my Sensual Surfaces Series were exhibited in "Fiber Art Unraveled: Material and Process".


                        Forest Trail 4                                                                        

Forest Trail 6

"In the heart of Phoenix is one of the largest airport museums in the nation.  The Phoenix Airport Museum is spread out in six buildings at three airports.  It has a collection of more than 500 works of art with gallery spaces for exhibitions."

Art Museum Mission Statement-Through the art collection, exhibitions and aviation archive, the Phoenix Airport Museum's mission is to enhance the public's experience by creating memorable environments in the airport system that promote Arizona's unique artistic and cultural heritage.

Art Full Day

Today I have been trying to finish cleaning up my studio for a 2 day workshop that starts tomorrow.  It is amazing how many neat elements I found beneath the rubble. It’s a good thing I am almost done, because I took some inspiring detours:) that have me somewhat behind on my final preparations. Here’s what I was up to.

*I made several small journals from dyed watercolor paper I found.
*Did a small study for a new beverage can piece, with printed cans that appeared.
*Got ideas for 2 new workshops.
*Received my camera connection kit for my ipad from apple.
*Worked on and finished a journal with beverage can accents.
*Here’s something really awesome-found 8 loose leaf journals containing hand dyed watercolor paper and pieced and beaded covers.  These were put away for the shopping extravaganza at Art Unraveled next month. Lucky me to find them.

This ended up to be a very art full day.  I found lots of great stuff, made stuff and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Now tomorrow, (as I will keep working) my space should be nice and neat.  Already set up my printers to get some good stuff done with the students. A little fine tuning in my office and I’m ready to go.

Encaustic and Digitals

I've been wanting to learn about encaustics and how that process may be incorporated with my digital prints. While I was teaching at Art Unraveled recently, I was able to take an Encaustic workshop from Patricia Seggebruch. She's great and if you want to check out her book, it's called "Encaustic Workshop."

Working with this method was truly interesting along with challenging. Developing work while using the encaustic technique opens endless possibilities in journaling and collage along with some limitations. Here are some of my results from that workshop.




Digital on melted tyvek, dyed burlap, metal screen, encaustic



Dyed cheesecloth and burlap, print on heat distressed lutradur, print on paper, twigs, copper wire



Crocheted waxed linen, crocheted hemp, printed tyvek, crocheted wire, encaustic



Dyed cheesecloth, dyed burlap, metal screen, twigs, printed paper, copper wire, encaustic

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