Artist Demonstration - "Bottles and Blooms" by Pauline Rakis

Artist Pauline Rakis will present a demonstration of mixed media and poured painting techniques for acrylic paints on Sunday, September 21, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
Having explored various media and styles, Pauline Rakis expanded her portfolio of landscapes and still life to include abstracts and collages. Frequently, she does not declare an intention for her paintings. They evolve from the application from the shapes and colors she applies to the surfaces. Viewers and her collectors have commented on the joy they feel from her bold colors.
My paintings have an element of discovery,” she says. “I may have an idea when I start working, but the painting can often take a different direction. The laying down of shapes and colors often brings out an unexpected image that can be developed further. A traditional  theme or central image emerges such as a landscape, still life, seascape or even an abstraction. The most exciting part is the unveiling of this imagery as I continue to work on each piece.

Acrylic paints are my preferred medium because of their flexibility. They can mimic watercolors with their fluidity or oil paint if applied thickly. Acrylics are easily manipulated which can add interesting texture to the piece as well.

For my collage, the fluid nature of acrylic paint is instrumental in coloring art tissue. Another method of tinting the tissue is to use rusted items such as washers, nails and cans that have been sprayed with white vinegar. After spraying, the items are placed on the tissue and allowed to drip onto the paper creating a variety of interesting shapes and colors.

These techniques invite the viewer to engage with the work differently - to analyze, to ask questions. Communicating with the art and igniting discussion is the ultimate goal of my work and art in general."

Pauline will present an artist’s demonstration on Sunday, September 21st from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. The demonstration will show how the artist integrates pouring and fluid acrylic techniques into her unique process. The artist will also share techniques for preparing tinted papers for use in a mixed media painting process. The demonstration is free and open to the public to attend.
Venue address and contact info: The beachKraft StudioGallery of Olney

18200 Georgia Ave. Units O+N
Olney, MD 20832
thebeachkraft@gmail.com
https://www.thebeachkraft.com/