Mixed Media: Collage and Acrylic Painting

Explore mixed media in a class inspired by Mickalene Thomas, a contemporary African American artist known for rhinestone encrusted portrait paintings. Learn the basics of acrylic painting: color complements, tints and shades. After experimenting with color mixing and techniques, paint an acrylic work on canvas. Then select from a variety of material, including rhinestones to add to one’s painting.

Instructor Shonna McDaniels is the Founder and Director of the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum. She is a professional artist/muralist and has an extensive background in art instruction and mural designs. While residing in Germany, McDaniels taught art classes on military bases as well as organizing art exhibitions. She has more than twenty-five years of community involvement with various organizations that support the arts through exhibitions, artist residencies, community murals, and organizing community-based festivals in South Sacramento.