Building Personal Folklore
Session 2 | June 22–July 4
The Horsefly by Stacey Rozich, 2018.Watercolor and gouache, 21” x 18”.
Scrapbooks, photo albums, family portraits: we all have them, but what if we want to present our personal narrative through a new lens? In this workshop, we will craft our own myths and folktales based on the unique lives of each participant's past, present, and future. Explore the idea of ritual and tradition by pulling from the past and reframing it with distinct, modern iconography. Participants will learn how to bring their ideas to life through watercolor and gouache, focusing on painting techniques and experimental drawing exercises to build these folktales from the ground up. All levels welcome.
Stacey Rozich (she/her) is an artist, illustrator, and occasional muralist. She constructs vignettes in watercolor and gouache that combine elements of folklore, esoteric iconography, and American pop culture. The storybook nature of her painting is brought to life through tonal washes and lush patterning. Rozich’s vibrant work provides an escape in the unusual, bizarre, and darkly humorous scenarios she presents. She studied illustration at California College of the Arts in San Francisco and currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.