Coz Creations Art
From my early days as a potter in Upstate New York to today, creativity has always played a pivotal role in my personal and business pursuits. After a successful 30 year career in both Landscape Design and Interior Decorating, I began my journey into the fluid arts as a way of releasing my creative juices.
Having studied many contemporary artists, I started developing my own style of “less is more” using a combination of existing and personally developed techniques. From “The No Bra Zone” (a euphemism for the free flow of design, color, and shape), I began teaching and sharing my techniques with those that desire to similarly release their own creative spirit. I am so honored to share in your journey.
In Cathleen's classes you will learn canvas prep, pouring recipes and everything you need to know to pour the perfect Swipes.
Art by Coz Creations Art
All Sessions by Coz Creations Art
Day 1
03/14/2025
LANDSCAPE SWIPING
8.30am - 11.30am
This is one of my very favorites classes. You’ll be creating a beautiful beach scene and will have the option of embellishing it on your final day. You will also learn how to mix different density paints to the perfect consistency for this pour. Multiple techniques will be used, (flip cup for a puffy beautiful sky, swipe or ribbon pour the perfect ocean, maybe we add a beach as well?) Should you make it a bright and beautiful day, or a dark and stormy night scene? I am so excited to teach you all I have learned during my journey.
Day 1
03/14/2025
JIGGLE POUR
2.00pm - 5.00pm
In this class we will be working with a beautiful earth tone palette of reds, oranges, browns and a hint of gold. You will learn how to mix and manipulate thicker paints. You will also learn about different pouring mediums and their benefits, different ways to layer your cups, and manipulate your composition. Let me teach you the importance of negative space i.e. having a place for your eyes to rest. Use your base coat color to move your composition to where you want it. Be the boss of those paints my friend.
Day 1
03/14/2025
COLLAGE CLASS
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Join me for one of my favorite classes. In this class you will learn how to make beautiful prints for your collage piece using a Gelli plate and brayer. Come and play with beautiful Kozo papers, soft and silky Mulberry papers. Wet strength tissue paper as well as Japanese rice papers. Stamps and stencils, gel gloss and Golden paints. Strings, ribbons and trinkets. Distressed sprays and alcohol inks. Everything but the kitchen sink. Let’s create a wonderful collage together on a 14x18 wood cradle board. The possibilities are endless. Cant wait to get creative with you.
Day 3
03/16/2025
ADVANCED SWIPING
8.30am - 11.30am
Left swiping, right swiping, multiple swiping, dry swiping, and the amazing “swoosh swiping”. You’ll pick your color palette; earth tones or lovely blues. You’ll pick your base coat; white, black, or Payne’s gray. We will be swiping with the incredible Aussie Floetrol to get wonderful effects. This class is beyond fun and satisfying.
Day 3
03/16/2025
EMBELISHING YOUR LANDSCAPE PAINTING
2.00pm - 5.00pm
** Bring your personal artwork that you did on day one or bring one from home. **
Let’s make it better as well as learn how to fix some possible imperfections. We will be practicing Sea Grass’ and adding shadows. You can also use molding paste to add a textured beach. Maybe you’d like to add a sun on that horizon line or some seagulls floating in your sky. What about an island along the horizon line? We will be playing with textured fabrics, glazes, gel gloss medium and so much more. I am thrilled to be able to teach you all the things you can do to kick that painting up a notch.