Introduction to Mixed Media and Resin

Join an in-person workshop at Kevin O’Quinn’s art studio, that combines old and new techniques to create handmade mixed media art. You’ll learn how to lay down images, apply spray paint, incorporate different materials, and learn how not to be afraid of a torch.

This mixed media workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

This class is non-refundable

MATERIALS:

The following materials will be provided on-site.

• • Custom 12 x 12 wood panel
  • Photoshopped image
  • Acrylic paint
  • Stencils
  • Exacto blades
  • Tracing paper
  • White paper
  • Tape
  • Markers
  • Medium
  • Torch and Butane
  • Plastic Spreading tools for Resin
  • Resin
  • Hot Glue
  • If you would like your own colours or medium, materials can be purchased at Opus.
  • Gloves
  • Disposable paint brushes
  • Plastic cups
  • Modge podge glue
  • Newspapers
  • Spray paint
  • Scissors

Students are recommended to plan a composition and bring materials related to it such as trinkets, images, words, beads, rhinestones, personal items. Please do not bring large items or plants.

*Note: If you have long hair please tie it up in a bun and be sure to wear painting clothes.

About the Instructor:

Freakshow is the moniker of filmmaker and Street Pop artist Kevin O’Quinn.

He begins the creative process by preparing his surface with multiple layers of vintage magazine paper in order to define the edges and delineate the background planes of color. He then alternates layers of paint and vintage paper ephemera, sanding away portions of the layers as he works, revealing the desired portions of under painting with the overall intention to provide the viewer with a muted window into the pieces past.

Freakshow’s art depicts subversive & nostalgic plays on icons of the past and present, using a wide range of techniques and mediums including vintage collage, acrylic and aerosol paint, diamond dust and resin.

Kevin’s studio is located in Coquitlam.