This was my first class with Sue Pelletier. If I see her teaching, I will sign up for the class in a heartbeat. Why? Because it was amazing. Her class was very well paced. Her teaching style was relaxed and informative. She showed me supplies I have used before, but now I know a new way to make art. Like plaster of paris gauze. I’ve used it for mask making with the kids but now I can make clothes out of them! It was incredibly messy – doing it outdoors was a good move. It was also incredibly addictive. Best part – we didn’t wait for the gauze to completely dry before we started on the painting. Immediate gratification. So many possibilities, so many options. So much excitement. This project was about the layers – forgiving layers. At different stages I wasn’t sure about where it was going or I just didn’t like something it would be changing soon. As each layer went on it interacted with those before it – completely changing it.
We started with the plaster and made the dresses.
More collage and color on the dresses
This is where the dresses are now. I have more to add, but that will have to be at a later time. 
Here’s a closer look at the texture. The dimension just makes me happy!
The cream paint and subtle brown antiquing began to bring it to life for me. Okay, just made it close enough to the finished product that I didn’t feel as much anxiety. 
