Art Classes, Workshops & Painting Retreats in Hawaii
Check out my Hawaii Pleinair Painting and Abstract Painting Retreats.
Drawing and Painting from Nature
Weekly walk-in class at Kalani Retreat Center
Location: Kalani Retreat Center in Pahoa, HI
Rate: $25 walk-in rate ($20 Kaakmaina rate)
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
Intuitive Abstract Expressionist Painting
Online Painting Workshops
A course for Self-Expression, Self-Exploration, and Fun!
- Online 8-week, guided independent study painting course
- Structured exercises offered weekly
- Zoom weekly critiques. Class time is approx. 2 hours.
I offer three separate 8-week painting courses, each with its own abstract focus.
Part 1: Intro to Intuitive Painting, Part 2: Color Exploration, Part 3: Painting a Series
How it works:
New painting exercises will be introduced each week. Students will complete their painting exercises on their own time and we meet 1x/week for shared critique and feedback. You may choose whatever painting medium you prefer. I suggest acrylic on paper or canvas. Size of artwork will vary, depending on your personal setup for painting at home. All levels are welcome!
I offer these courses throughout the year on an ongoing interest basis.
Please contact me if you are interested in joining a class.
Susan Taylor
grid
Lisa Tousignant
balance
John Ballantine
low key
Kieran Hyland
low key
Susan Taylor
warm palette
Susan Taylor
high key
Barbara Klein
high key
Kieran Hyland focal point
balance
Susan Taylor
focal point
John Ballantine
focal point
John Ballantine
balance
Barbara Klein
diptych
Barbara Klein
focal point
Lisa Tousignant
rhythm
Kieran Hyland
large underlying shapes
Kieran Hyland
neutral palette
Lisa Tousignant
neutral palette
Lisa Tousignant
Asemic writing
Lisa Tousignant
music
John Ballentine
diptych
Barbara Klein
low key
John Ballantine
complementary colors
Susan Taylor
diptych
Kieran Hyland
colorfield
Kieran Hyland
grid
Lisa Tousignant
complementary colors
Susan Taylor
colorfield
Barbara Klein
low key
Lisa Tousignant
color field
Barbara Klein
colorfield
John Ballantine grid
grid
Lisa Tousignant
grid
Barbara Klein
music
Susan Taylor
Music
Kieran Hyland
diptych
Kieran Hyland:
complementary colors
John Ballantine
music
John Ballantine
large underlying shapes
Lisa Tousignant
diptych
Barbara Klein
complementary colors
Kieran Hyland
music
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
Tropical Expressions Using Watercolor & Collage
Hui No’eau (Maui)
See blog photos
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
