Hawaii Tribune-Herald Island Beat Thursday, September 21, 2017 5 Big Island artist Samantha daSilva has a passion for abstract painting. Her upcoming workshop is for artists of all experience levels. Courtesy photo ‘Fearless Abstract Painting’ Join professional artist Samantha daSilva, who lives and works on the Big Island, as she shares her unique method of painting in the “Fearless Abstract Painting” workshop from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30 at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Her techniques include rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal textured abstracts. The workshop includes a basic overview of acrylic paints and mediums, the emotional language of color and more. Students will be encouraged to find and explore their own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment. No experience is necessary. Born in Brazil, daSilva was influenced at an early age through her copiously artistic family. Her passion for abstract painting has manifested itself through prolific expressions of art on canvas and varying media. Since 2008, daSilva’s work has been exhibited in more than 100 group and solo shows throughout North America. To view her work and find out more about her teaching philosophy, visit www.samanthadasilva.com. Class fee is $90 or $85 for VAC members plus a $15 supply fee. A list of additional materials will be provided to students upon registration and can be viewed online. To register, call Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org. Artist to share methods during workshop at VAC
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