Artiscape 2010 (Part I)

Is there such a thing as too much inspiration?  After participating in a four-day art retreat, I am nearly overwhelmed with ideas, new techniques to try, and new materials to use.  What an amazing experience Artiscape is!!  The instructors were fantastic.  In each workshop, we made something and came away with written instructions so that we could replicate the technique at home.  In some, I felt like I really accomplished something; in others, I found out what my shortcomings are and where I can benefit from more study and practice.  The first few days, I took pictures in my classes.  The last few classes, I was beginning to get overwhelmed and totally forgot to take my camera.

This was the second year that I was able to take an acrylic painting/collage class with Jacqueline Sullivan.  This year she taught us techniques for adding texture with foil, cheesecloth, and modeling paste. 

I used the theme of the retreat, "The Enchanted April," as the theme of my collage.

The finished piece!

This is just a taste of Artiscape and one of five classes that I took.  More later when I take photos of the pieces I brought home.  Kudos to Lisa Ohmer and the staff of European Papers and their recruits who sponsored and planned this jam-packed weekend!