Gouache on Washi - with Megan Bray

Explore gouache painting on washi and discover all the ways this medium and surface play so beautifully together! Are you new to gouache, or new to painting on washi? All are welcome to this full day of colourful exploration with artist/instructor Megan Bray. Through a series of studies including still life, landscape, botanicals, and playful mark making, we will experiment with gouache in varying consistencies and styles on several types of washi, putting these two versatile materials to the test. Gain a deeper understanding of gouache, practice better control with brushwork and layering techniques, and discover the nuances each fibre type provides. Learn how to adjust your approaches to each paper’s unique qualities through experiments that will produce a variety of exciting results along the way! A gouache kit is available at check out. Each kit includes: 1 tube each of the following Holbein Designer's Gouache (traditional gouache): • primary cyan • primary magenta • primary yellow • primary or permanent white 1 each of the following Heinz Jordan Taklon paintbrushes: • round, size 2, 3, or 4 • round, size 6, 7, or 8 • angled flat, size 1/4 • angled flat, size 1/2 All participants are asked to, please, bring: • an apron, or dress to get messy • a notebook & pen • your lunch Participants bringing their own paint & brushes: Please refer to the kit list to determine what supplies will be required. If you need to supplement existing supplies, please visit ARTicultions Art Supply to make your purchase. The ticket price includes a workshop fee of $113.00 , plus Eventbrite fees and HST for a total cost of: $137.50 Gouache Kit: $55.00 + HST (no Eventbrite fees applied)for a total cost of $62.15. Purchased kits will be distributed at the workshop. About Megan Bray: ​Megan Bray is a Toronto based artist and educator, with over 16 years of professional experience. With a primary focus in gouache and colour pencil, Megan specializes in depictions of landscapes, portraits and architecture. She gathers inspiration from nature, human/animal connections, and urban landscapes, and embraces rich colour and textures to capture warm and inviting moments rooted in nostalgia. Her work can be found in private collections globally. www.meganbray.com Instagram: megan.bray Facebook: ArtistMeganBray