Painterly Surfaces


	Jacqueline Lacey

On October 11, 2003, participants explored some of the ways to paint, scratch, texturize, build up, mask, collage, print, stamp, crayon and scrape on a surface support (i.e., paper, canvas, masonite). Working on a variety of different papers and canvas, they gathered ideas for stand-alone art, calligraphic backgrounds, re-cycling “failed” art works, journal covers, and art cards.

All agreeed that it helped to have an open mind, a willingness to try, and a sense of humor and adventure about creativity! It was also appreciated that most of the materials and tools were provided or were for sale during the class, so no one had to purchase items they didn’t need. The materials fee was quite reasonable, too.


	Photos by Teri Martin


	Jacqueline demonstrating “before”.


	Comparing “before” and “after”.




	Jean Igoe and Karon Carroll experimenting




	Patti Wong and Lorna Alcala

Jacqueline Lacey has studied art for over 30 years and calligraphy for more than 16, although it has been only recently that she has been able to refer to herself as “artist.” She has taught junior and senior high school in New York City and State and calligraphy classes here in California.

Her artwork was featured in Expression Magazine, July-August 2002. She is currently on the Expression Magazine Editorial Advisory Board and contributes feature articles to the bi-monthly magazine. Her work has been displayed in a number of group exhibitions, most notably winning honorable mention at the 2002 Del Mar Fair and the 2002 Summation exhibit at the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery, and solo shows in Cardiff, Solana Beach and Fountain Valley. She is the current President of the San Diego Fellow Calligraphers.


	Student masterpieces.