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429-C Chinoiserie

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$700.00

Class description
429-C Chinoiserie In this two day class you will learn the chinoiserie ornamentation technique. This technique is specifically based on the chinese influence on painting through out the world. You will explore the history of chinoiserie and the principles of laying down texture to impy age. You will create your own composition with specific scale and proportion in mind. You will work your way through a multiple of intircate panels. Chinoiserie is one of the more unique techniques you can employ as a decorative painter. Styles can range from loose and cartoony to intricate and realistic. You will conduct hands-on exercises to to develop and refine the chinoiserie technique.
Subjects to be covered (lecture)
History of Chinoiserie 1 hr
Techniques to be covered (hands on)
Texture 1 hr

Creating Textures 1 hr

Creating a Panel Layout 2 1/2 hr

Creating a Transfer 1 hr

Painting 9 hr

Distressing 1/2 hr
Materials and tools required
Notebook

Camera

Drawing Tools

Oil and Waterborne Glazing and Painting Tools

Oil and Waterborne Artist Brushes

Finishing Trowels

Spatulas
Instructor
André Martinez