April: Monoprinting at home. . .
TIP OF THE MONTH
Bizarre times are a continuing! We are still with semi-lockdown in Amsterdam. This basically means that no group activities are shut down. . . sooooo. . .that means I miss seeing you in person!
From time to time I jump on FB Live for some sharing of tips. . .last ones were on creating 3D paper sculptures. . .and one one the idea of how social distancing is actually a luxury. . .You can follow us also on instagram @daniellarubinovitz for behind the scenes of my art installations. @ateliermolenpad for inspiration right from the studio. @kidzartlab specially for inspiration for kids. Lots of ways to connect while keeping distant. . .
So what am I up to these days in the studio? I am applying for more installation submissions. Just got a new one in and sent another one out last week. They are quite a bundle of work, though it is definitely a passion of mine and so I am enjoying the creation.
Now. . .today I am tuning in with a practical tip of monoprinting. Simple set up. . .a non-porous surface (I recommend glass) and any paint. I used a finger painting tempera variation. . .but acrylic, works great too. If you want to first order paints online that works too, just bookmark the instructions below or view the video at a later date.
Instructions below at our exercise this month: Monoprinting.
Oh and please ask away for other how to’s on creative exercises at home. . .this would help me with topics for FB Live and such!
x Daniella
Do give the tip of this month a go, at the end of this newsletter. Feel free to contact me to explore your next chapter together, regardless of location. Skype, Whattsap Video, Zoom and Facetime at our fingertips, locations know no boundaries!
WHAT’S UP THIS MONTH:
A) Daniella’s Sculpture:
Play Sculpture installation funded by Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst! It is an interactive piece. This sculpture installation was installed 13th of February-5 April, at NDSM Fuse. The official opening was on the 20th of February. Next display at Molenpad will happen after lockdown. . .possibly May. . . so we are all staying tuned. Sculptures are ready! They will be displayed in the outdoor space next to the waiting area for physiotherapy. The Instagram hashtag for this project is #playartamsterdam . Please come and PLAY on your own or bring a group (After C-19 lockdown released).
Giant Pink Glasses, formerly known as La Vie En Rose 2.0: OPEN Come and visit this installation! (Address: Anton Schleperspad, Amsterdam- 15 minute with bus 397 on way to Schiphol, 1 min walk from bus stop) or a lovely 20 min bike ride from Amsterdam Center.
B) SMART Coaching 1:1? Contact me. Curious about what could be expected about working with me in a private coaching session? You see, I combine Art Therapy (I’m an Art Therapist) and Coaching (and a certified Coach) with clients on a range of personal development topics that uncover the light in order to let it guide you on your path. I use art as an initial diagnostic tool to get an accurate picture of what is happening in the here and now. . .followed up with verbal coaching to meet goals. (OPEN !!!! This is the best time to sign up for some 1:1 virtual coaching, in these times we have an opening to shift things in our life moving forward, determine our goals and start to make our paths!)
C) Kidz Art Lab: Sundays 10-11:00 am for +/- 18 months- +/-5 year olds . . . http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/kidzartlab (After C-19 lockdown released) https://www.facebook.com/kidzartlab/
KidzArtLab classes are weekly (see vacation schedule). Session focus on the magical worlds of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture. Parents join in with their child. The lab is as exciting for caretaker and child. You will have a blast releasing your own inner child! Join our Instagram @kidzartlab or Facebook @kidzartlab group for dates. Fees: 1 time is 23 euro and for 6 times is 108 euro. Note: We are looking to beef up our team, and we are offering internship positions. It’s a great place to learn and grow.
(TeenArtLab pop up workshops are now being put together: Please inquire when interested.)
D) POP UP Painting for Adults. There is a new whatsap group, for the adult pop up workshops. . . This came out of a suggestion from participants to make scheduling easier! (After C-19 lockdown released)
E) Team Development: Ready for a unique team offsite session! Inquire about painting workshops that get teams to share more about themselves. . .while having a blast expanding their creativity. No experience necessary! Really! Contact me. (TBD after C-19 risk) (After C-19 lockdown released)
F) SMART week retreats in Amsterdam: Check out retreat schedule for 2020. . . http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/painting-retreat-week-amsterdam/
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OUR EXERCISE THIS MONTH:
MONOPRINTING AT HOME . . .
- You need a non-porous surface, like glass, paints, paper, kitchen tools for drawing, brush, roller or anything else that looks like fun, scissors. . .
- Paint on the glass surface, with hands and brush.
- Play with the etch-a-sketch qualities of scratching in the paint and covering it up again.
- Place the sheet of paper, or textile over the paint to make a print.
- Repeat over and over again until it feels complete.
- Like to share a picture of your figures? Post your art and findings instagram @daniellarubinovitz . . .or Contact me for more on this topic.