The class will focus on each individual to help everyone find their voice or style, and what it means to develop one’s skill set in painting and hone one’s vision. We will emphasize strengths and build a plan to address weaknesses. We will look at known artists to see what characteristics and attributes they have and how they might be instructive in the development of the students needs.We will talk about identity, goals, experience, dedication, schooling and the formal aspects of painting. All forms of painting are welcome; oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache and even collage. Each student will be asked to bring more than one substrate to paint on.

This intensive, six-week workshop is designed for artists who are new to abstract painting or have some experience with it but want to know more. In this course, we will explore the foundations of successful abstract paintings, including composition, rhythm, mark making, emotion, color, developing one’s voice, and more. We will also discuss and work with different techniques, materials, and methods of different abstract masters, and get a sense of how to move deeper into one’s practice.