Workshop: Paint a Koi under Resin!

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Make your own mini masterpiece--a gift for yourself or someone special! Description: Paint a Beautiful Koi Fish AND learn how to apply resin for a stunning finish! Dive into the art of painting with my hands-on workshop where you'll learn to create a stunning koi fish masterpiece under resin! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with painting, I will guide you through every step, helping you bring this vibrant symbol of strength, perseverance, and beauty to life on an 8x8 wood panel. In this workshop, we'll explore the fundamentals of painting, focusing on simple techniques for blending, layering, and detailing to capture the fluidity and grace of a koi fish. Once the artwork is complete, I will guide you through mixing and pouring resin, creating the illusion of water over the top of your painting! With personalized instruction and plenty of time you'll be able to create a painting you're proud to take home, or give as a one of a kind holiday gift! **Resin takes 24 hours to cure, so you will have the option of leaving your piece to cure at the gallery, or carefully take it home (keep it level though!) covered with aluminum foil. Just keep it covered on a flat surface overnight. What You'll Learn: Basic techniques for creating texture, depth, and movement in your artwork How to suggest scales, fins, and water reflection with just a few brushstrokes Tips for mixing colors and creating a vibrant koi fish that pops How to mix and pour resin--including tips for trouble shooting! Materials Provided: Wood panel Paints (acrylic) Brushes Aprons Gloves Resin Step-by-step instruction and templates Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning more about painting nature-inspired art Anyone interested in learning how to use resin Takeaways: A finished koi fish painting that you can gift or proudly display New painting skills to apply to other art projects Confidence in using color, composition, and texture in your work An introduction to the uses of resin in art Duration: 3 hours Where: Dragonfly Wing Gallery at the Kaleidescope, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo Top floor, next to the cinema