STRING ART KIT & WORKSHOP

The expertly curated kit comes with a custom made birch backer board that becomes the foundation for the piece. Seven acrylic paints mix to create all the rich colors, and the flat paintbrush is ideal for both precise lines and filling in shapes. Solid brass escutcheon pins combine with white and mustard yarn to add texture and dimension to the artwork. Tiffany has also included a template of the piece with a measurement guide.

After marking our shapes, Tiffany gives a comprehensive lesson on color exploration and mixing paints. We learn to take our time and enjoy the process while finding just the right shade for our abstract design, then dive into techniques to paint clean lines on the backer board. Tiffany shares how to accurately measure the brass nails and safely hammer them into place. For a polished finish, we learn how to weave the string through the nails, creating even lines, and neatly tuck away the ends. “The possibilities really are endless for where you could take these techniques for your next project; rethinking shapes and palettes or even jumping into my world of large-scale artwork pieces!” Tiffany shares.

COLOR PALETTE AND CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Tiffany shares that color theory and exploration are one of her favorite parts of the process. In the workshop, she explains how to lighten or deepen the value in a color, and how to create the perfect soft tone. Warm hues are featured in the abstract art piece, but Tiffany notes that her preferred color palette goes through seasons of change. “Last summer, I was navigating a difficult season of grief, and this translated to a lot of my work incorporating vivid blues and deep tonal values,” she says. “Since being pregnant these last few months, my work has unintentionally favored greens and palettes of springtime or new growth.”