Creative Flow: 7 Days of Mixed Media Abstracts with Everyday Materials | Cornelia Zelinka-Bodis | Skillshare

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    • 1.

      Introduction

      2:53

    • 2.

      Class Project

      2:59

    • 3.

      Gathering the Materials

      7:00

    • 4.

      Paints to Use

      3:09

    • 5.

      The Need To Create: Baking Paper

      4:55

    • 6.

      The Flow State: Film & Tissue Paper

      5:54

    • 7.

      Focusing on the Process: Cling Wrap

      4:05

    • 8.

      Resistance: Wax

      6:59

    • 9.

      Building a Habit: Salt & Grains

      5:09

    • 10.

      The Importance of Play: Soap

      6:23

    • 11.

      Finding Your Way: Ribbons

      6:32

    • 12.

      Final Thoughts

      1:31

Creative Flow: 7 Days of Mixed Media Abstracts with Everyday Materials

Cornelia Zelinka-Bodis, Mixed Media Artist

About This Class

You don’t know what to create, feel pressured or stuck? This class focuses on how to start and maintain a creative practice. Painting abstracts with everyday materials is a relaxing way of creating, it opens up a lot of space for chance and experimentation. Since you’re working with unpredictable materials, you can’t control the final result, which forces you to focus on the process and staying present. 

We will focus on

  • possible instead of impossible,
  • the abundance of possibilities 
  • and getting into momentum.

You will learn about

  • your paints and how to use them,
  • creative applications of everyday objects,
  • and going with the flow - or the flow mindset.

THE MAIN LESSONS

  • Day 1:
    The Need To Create: Baking Paper
  • Day 2:
    The Flow State: Film & Tissue Paper
  • Day 3:
    Focusing on the Process: Cling Wrap
  • Day 4:
    Resistance: Wax
  • Day 5:
    Building a Habit: Salt & Grains
  • Day 6:
    The Importance of Play: Soap
  • Day 7:
    Finding Your Way: Ribbons

PREPARATION

We are using pretty common materials and I recommend preparing everything after watching lesson 3 (Gathering the Materials). That way you have removed all barriers to entry and only have to start creating your project everyday. I recommend reserving about 20-30 minutes each day.

MATERIALS

You can download the material list in the “Project & Resources” section of this class, which is available from your desktop computer only.

General Materials

  • watercolor paper 200 gsm
  • glossy coated printer paper OR photo paper
  • paints: acrylic, gouache, watercolor (use what you have)
  • brushes
  • 2 water jars
  • kitchen tissue
  • painters tape
  • several pieces of corrugated cardboard to tape the paper on

Everyday Materials

  • baking paper
  • tissue paper
  • film (clear plastic sleeves, document folders)
  • cling wrap / plastic wrap OR very thin plastic bags
  • white wax candle
  • plastic card
  • salt, rice, grains, noodles
  • dish washing soap
  • drinking straw
  • flat water container or cup
  • spoon or plastic card for transfer
  • ribbons

See you in class!

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