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WINTER STROM ART
The day I learned how to create the bloom patterns changed my life. I was drawn to the technique because of its clear and distinct lacing and cells. I very soon realized the potential of this consistency based technique. There is so much more you can do with it than „just“ bloom.
I obsessively studied ingredients, and invented methods like the loaded palette knife swipe and the scoop and drag that lead to the transfer swipe.
I’m fascinated by coincidence, but intrigued by the amount of intention you can add. I love to experiment and go with the flow. I’m so happy to get to share the experiences I made in the last few years with you.
It’s gonna be a blast!
Art by Winter Strom Art
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All Sessions by Winter Strom Art
DAY 1 April 27th, 2023
BLOOM SWIPES BASICS
08:30 - 11:30AM
We learn about the bloom recipe. How and why does it work, what are the ingredients and how to mix them. Why is the consistency so important? And what the heck is this Cell activator?! We dive into swiping and how you can use it as your tool to create an intentional piece of fluid art.
BLOOM SWIPE 2.0
02:00 - 05:00PM
An intermediate class and follow up on the basics class. We will look into different tools and how to use them. Different ways of swiping, revisit consistencies and why they’re so important. We’ll be spinning on a spinner designed for this event and learn about the importance of spinning and tilting.
DAY 2 April 28th, 2023
INTRODUCTION TO SCOOPS & DRAGS
08:30 - 11:30AM
In this intermediate class you will learn tips and tricks to manipulate your swipes or blooms in a very intriguing way. Scoop it up and drag it out! How to handle the amount of paint needed and how to use your palette knife in the right way. We will also visit the related transfer swipe. So happy to be able to teach you my trademark technique
SCOOP IT UP!
02:00 - 05:00PM
The next level of scooping and dragging. We will learn how to layer colors on top of our pillow before we start swiping to lift up parts of our composition to reveal the colors underneath a faux pillow. This technique gives your swipes another dimension lots of depth and an almost galaxy feel. I'm excited to show and teach you this method. You should have some experience with the bloom recipe and done some swipes before.
DAY 3 April 29th, 2023
SWIPING 2.1 BLACK BASES
08:30 - 11:30AM
An intermediate class and follow up on the basics class. Using a black pillow paint to change it up a little and figure out how to deal with a thinner consistency. We will look into different tools and how to use them. Different ways of swiping, revisit consistencies and why they’re so important.
We’ll be spinning on a spinner especially designed for this event and learn about the importance of spinning and tilting.
BLOOM SWIPES BASICS
02:00 - 05:00PM
We learn about the bloom recipe. How and why does it work, what are the ingredients and how to mix them. Why is the consistency so important? And what the heck is this Cell activator?! We dive into swiping and how you can use it as your tool to create an intentional piece of fluid art.