Join internationally acclaimed collage artist Ann Baldwin in an energetic presentation filmed in a live workshop at the Asilomar Art & Soul Conference, on the topic Telling Stories with Collage and Paint. In this DVD workshop, Ann leads you through the complete process from planning to execution.Ann Baldwin explains how to select materials, locate and prepare images, and layer pieces. She shares her color choices and her process for directing the viewer's eye to the important parts of her design. She discusses how she approaches a piece and the importance of being willing to sacrifice parts for the good of the whole. She shows how different mediums create different textures as she blends reference materials with acrylic paints for smooth transitions between components. As a bonus, the DVD includes Ann's helpful critiques of her students' work, a gallery of her collages and printable handouts from the workshop. It's almost like being there!Six class handouts are included on the DVD for printing, including:    a) A Personal Approach to Collage    b) Adding Texture to Mixed Media Collages    c) Glazing, Adhesives and Mediums    d) Introductory Exercise    e) Overcoming Fear (also available online)    f) Questions about a Finished Painting