Art Classes, Workshops and Painting Retreats in Hawaii
Abstract Expressionism – Online Painting Workshop
A course for Self-Expression, Self-Exploration and Fun!
- Online 8-week, guided independent study painting course
- Structured exercises offered weekly
- We will use Zoom for our weekly critiques. Class time is aprox. 2-hours.
This 8-week painting course is taught in three segments, each with its own focus. The exercises in each series build on those in the previous series.
2023 SCHEDULE
Part 1: Intro to Abstract Intuitive Painting: TBA
Part 2: Focus on Color: TBA
Part 3: Working in a Series
Mondays, 10am-12noon, begins April 17th, click to register
How it works:
New painting exercises will be introduced each week. I will explain the exercises via email and/or recorded video. Students will complete their painting exercises on their own time and we will meet 1x/week for shared critique and feedback.
You may choose whatever painting medium you prefer. However, I suggest acrylic on paper and will send a materials list. Size of artwork will vary, depending on your personal setup for painting at home. All levels are welcome!
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Susan Taylor
diptych
Lisa Tousignant
Asemic writing
Susan Taylor
warm palette
Barbara Klein
high key
Susan Taylor
focal point
Barbara Klein
diptych
Barbara Klein
music
Barbara Klein
complementary colors
Lisa Tousignant
music
Barbara Klein
low key
Kieran Hyland
music
Susan Taylor
Music
Kieran Hyland focal point
balance
John Ballantine
balance
Barbara Klein
focal point
Lisa Tousignant
color field
John Ballantine grid
grid
Lisa Tousignant
complementary colors
Kieran Hyland
neutral palette
Susan Taylor
colorfield
Kieran Hyland
colorfield
Lisa Tousignant
diptych
Lisa Tousignant
grid
John Ballantine
focal point
Lisa Tousignant
balance
John Ballentine
diptych
Kieran Hyland
large underlying shapes
John Ballantine
music
John Ballantine
low key
Barbara Klein
colorfield
Lisa Tousignant
rhythm
John Ballantine
complementary colors
Kieran Hyland
low key
Kieran Hyland
diptych
Susan Taylor
high key
Barbara Klein
low key
Kieran Hyland:
complementary colors
Lisa Tousignant
neutral palette
John Ballantine
large underlying shapes
Kieran Hyland
grid
Susan Taylor
grid
PERSONALIZED ART RETREATS
I live along the famous ‘Red Road’ along the scenic black lava coast of Hawaii where there is an unlimited source of tropical beauty to inspire you.
Observe directly from nature or allow intuition to be your guide. A retreat allows one to focus on their creative expression and study a medium they would like to explore. Choose to stay one day, two days, or perhaps a full week. I can provide accommodation for one or two people in a private ‘ohana’ just steps away from my painting studio.
PAST WORKSHOPS
WATERCOLOR – STUDY FROM NATURE
Date: TBATime: TBA
Where:Pahoa, Hawaii (Seaview Estates)
We will paint outdoors or indoors depending on weather. Watercolor allows us to explore our use of control while challenging our ability to let go.
Supportive guidance and critique. All levels welcome!
Materials included or bring your own watercolor paper & supplies if you have any.
Tropical Expressions Using Watercolor & Collage
Dates: April 2018
Hui No’eau (Maui)
See blog photos
Abstract Painting Using Acrylics
Date: April 2018
Hui No’eau (Maui)
See blog photos
Ongoing: TBA
Time: TBA
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: TBA
• Improve your ability to see
• Learn new drawing skills
• Practice drawing and painting from the right side of your brain
Materials: paper, pencil, eraser. Some additional materials are required.
Contact me for a complete list of course materials that are available online.
Supportive guidance. Have fun online!
*Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain™ is a book by Betty Edwards that since 1979 has been helping individuals learn to draw by tapping into the power of their own “right brains”.
Abstract Expressionism Workshop in Hawaii
The Abstract Painting workshop was so much fun! Just view the photos from our class we just had this November to see how everyone explored their own abstract vocabulary. By painting bigger and with larger brushes people broadened their ideas and views of painting.
Watercolor & Collage Workshop
November 2016
My students expanded their experience with watercolor after demonstrating some basic techniques with the watercolor medium. They then recycled their artwork by creating collages with their paintings. This became a process in balancing control with releasing control, and then allowing for an entirely unpredictable outcome. As usual, I learned from my students as they revealed their unique creative skills and vision that they offered to the class.
Abstract Painting Workshop
November 2016
My student Kieran had fun expressing himself using repetitive shapes and rhythm during the abstract painting exercises last week.
Go with the Flow ~ Watercolor Painting and Collage
Watercolor painting and collage workshop along the Kalapana coast, aka Red Road of the Big Island of Hawaii. Students are inspired by exotic tropical beauty to paint both their inner and outer landscape.
Photos from: Go with the Flow ~ Watercolor Painting and Collage Workshop
Big Island of Hawaii, Winter 2016
Intuitive Watercolor Painting
In this class we will explore various patterns and forms from nature. These patterns will be used as a point of departure to explore further abstraction. Using watercolor, line, collage and mixed media, students will develop their own abstract vocabulary as a form of self expression. Various watercolor techniques will be introduced with focus on experimentation, playfulness and fun!
See blog post from the most recent workshop. All levels welcome!
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: Seaview Estates, Pahoa, HI
Cost: TBA
Date: TBA
Time:TBA
Explore this exciting, vibrant and expressive medium. Alcohol ink lends itself to a large range of playful painting techniques. We will co-create a workshop in which we can discover new ways to apply this colorful, fluid and translucent medium on paper. Focus on experimentation and fun! All levels welcome. Music, supportive critique.