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Art In Motion: 21st - 22nd June, Shambala Estate, Tamborine Mountain, Queensland
JUNE TBA, Wilson’s Creek, Byron Shire
NEW! The Sacred Mirror: A Journey into Self Portrait: July 26th - 28th, Shambala Estate, Tamborine Mountain, Queensland
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“intuitive painting is a beautiful dance between the master and the child. The master is experienced; has technique and can draw from wisdom. The child is spontaneous, fun, unpredictable and responsive.” - kai wilder
Over the weekend each artist will create their own acrylic painting to bring home at the end!
You will learn to paint from the heart with some great hacks, tips and techniques that will elevate your toolkit and skillset as a painter.
The painting techniques I share are focused on;
Glazing and transparent layering
Blending
Shading and glow techniques
Idea to sketch to painting. Elements of design, layering & composition
These tricks allow you to create vivid, glowing, deep lighting and color effects with acrylic paint; commonly associated with visionary art styles.
“EACH BRUSH STROKE CHIPS AWAY THE FORM TO REVEAL MORE
EACH THOUGHT FINDS ITS WAY INTO THE PIGMENTS
EACH PAINTING REVEALS ANOTHER ASPECT OF LIFE
CREATION, LOOKING BACK AT ITSELF.
THIS IS FLOW STATE. “ - KAI WILDER
Equally as important, you will learn some of my favorite practices I use to cultivate and channel creativity. With an open, inspired heart and mind, we are able to unlock deep focus and open to mystical transcendental artistic states so commonly expressed in visionary art. From this space, we can unravel and dive deeper into complex emotions and thoughts, expressing them as art. This is art as healing. This is tapping into our purest flow state innate in all of us. These techniques include:
Meditation & Nature connection; including a guided meditation at the beginning of the weekend. Designed to activate the illuminated imagination.
Staying tapped in: daily sketching & journaling.
Ceremonial Cacao as an artistic & spiritual ritual.
From an open hearted state, we can begin to work through any blocks and traumas surrounding ones artistic expression. If you are feeling that way about drawing and painting, I invite you to open to the potential of art as medicine.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! This workshop is designed to cater to and be fun for all levels from beginner to advanced. Even if you haven’t painted before, I invite you on this journey.
TAILORING FOR ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS:
One on one tutoring throughout the workshop
For Beginners: a safe, nurturing environment for you to explore and learn something new! Basic and fundamental drawing skills preferred. Not as important as curiosity and enthusiasm to learn.
For Intermediate & advanced: Deepen your skillset. Learn to paint with acrylics in a new way. Develop new understandings of how to layer, compose and execute a painting outside of your existing practice. Unblock creative blocks and rejuvenate your love for art making. Techniques to “get out of your own way” and tap back into a more intuitive approach to art.
Additionally, I will share much of my philosophy around creativity and the artistic path:
ART AS HEALING: a way to channel emotions and complex feelings. How to integrate art as a spiritual practice.
INSPIRED: Importance of daily sketching, journaling; how to think, see and feel through the lens of the artist.
EMERGING: tips for aspiring professional artists.
ART AS PLAY: How to maintain a beautiful balance between fun and devotion, play and prayer in art making.
There is so much magic in creating within a group container. It is a supportive, inspiring and fun space to make art in.
I welcome you to this magical weekend retreat
Aloha,
Kai Wilder
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