Revel in a technique that produces artwork unique to your own creative voice!

This 3-day weekend workshop will be divided into two processes:  Friday and early Saturday will be devoted to exploring the joys of painting unique translucent and opaque papers which will subsequently be layered into rich compositions during the remainder of the workshop.  Simple color harmonies and mixing techniques will be shared to create delicate layers of both neutral and bright hues, guaranteeing cohesive and visually alluring results. Students will be amazed by the beautiful, serendipitous textures revealed in their hand painted papers!  Tips for additional enrichment and alteration of the papers and the collage surfaces will be demonstrated and applied.  Symbolism personal to the students will be explored and utilized to emphasize their own personal statements.  Participants will be introduced to worry free compositional approaches, editing and simplification techniques, surface enhancements and suggestions for final presentation.  Enjoy the “failsafe” quality of collage because additional layers guarantee more visual interest!

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Risë Parberry

Risë Parberry graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (1971) with a painting emphasis and received a secondary teaching certificate from Boise State University (1972).  She also received an Occupational Education Certificate from Washington State Community College District 17 in 1975.  Risë’s continuing studies with several nationally known artist and teachers have increased her interpretive and technical vocabulary.  During the twenty-five years that she and her husband Gary raised their family and operated their grain farm in northern Idaho, she taught painting in oil and watercolor through the Washington State Community College Extended Learning program and at the Spokane Parks and Recreation Corbin Art Center (1988-1995) as well as for various watercolor societies and private businesses.  She continues to serve as an instructor and juror for various societies and associations in Southern California. 

Risë enjoys painting in both transparent watercolor and in mixed media applications including acrylics on synthetic papers and various forms of collage.  She has earned juried signature membership in the Northwest Watercolor Society and the San Diego Watercolor Society where her work has been selected for exhibit in seven of their International Exhibitions and was awarded Third Place in 2011.  Risë’s work has also been selected for exhibition in the American Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition.  Since moving to San Diego seventeen years ago, Risë is active in the San Diego Watercolor Society and enjoyed serving as the group’s president between 2002-2004.

Non Members Fee: $175.00 Members Fee: $150.00