Enjoy creating an original piece of artwork while learning essential concepts in composition and design. Techniques will include drawing and painting, prepping backgrounds, collaging, journaling, and working with found textures. Carol Vossler will lead you specific Instructions and techniques are presented in a step-by-step format, beginning with an overview of the history of mixed media, tools and materials. Participants of all backgrounds and skill levels are encouraged to sign up to learn and explore fun techniques in the genre of mixed media art.
Artist Bio: Carol Vossler is founder and Artistic Director of BluSeed Studios in Saranac Lake and a full time faculty member of North Country Community College. Her newest body of work, inspired by her two past art exchanges with artists from Mazatlan Mexico, includes traditional and contemporary printmaking/papermaking methods. After completing her Forestry Degree at Paul Smith's College in 1981, she worked with her husband David as a logger in their forestry business, V&P Forestry Co., for six years. In 1986 she began her studies at North Country Community College, and continued on to Plattsburgh State University where she finished her B.A. in studio arts. Vossler received her Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Syracuse University in 1995. Her work optimizes the notion of collaboration, her experience as a logger and love for the outdoors is evident in her work.