Last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending a hands-on product demo of Golden acrylic products with instructor Adria Arch who is a member of the GOLDEN Working Artist Program. CPSA District Chapter 112 had arranged for this event and this is the first time I have attended anything organized by the chapter. I am so glad that I went!
The demo itself was very informational. I knew that Golden is a very innovative company and makes high quality products, but I have to say that I was hesitant to experiment as their product line really confused me. Adria really spelled things out in terms of technical details and definitions, and I learned a lot of new things about acrylics.
She also spent a lot of time discussing the different mediums and grounds, some of which can be used as a ground for colored pencil work. I was intrigued by Micaceous Iron Oxide, which is one of their paint colors, but it can also be used to create a dark, shimmery finish similar to a sanded paper (see below). I was also excited by fiber paste, which I could see myself using as a ground for watercolor.
We were given prepared boards to work on. Here, I used my colored pencils to sketch some tropical leaves as a test.
I would definitely recommend attending one of these workshops if you get the chance. It gives you an opportunity to try the products before you buy them, which can really be helpful as Golden is quite pricy.
The biggest reason why I am glad I attended was because I have been isolated in my artwork for so long and it was a breath of fresh air to meet some local artists in the flesh. I knew I had to get out there for some time now, so I am proud of myself for actually doing it.
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