Come play with watercolor, acrylic or both to create abstract paintings.

We will explore using acrylic, watercolor and mixed media to create abstract paintings. Work may be more realistic if desired.  

Abstract design will be approached in multiple ways for varied effects, including creating spontaneous starts and developing the painting from the starts. Also try creating "planned starts" with a design in mind. 

This class will include mark-making, layering, glazing using transparent and opaque paints, collage, stencils, and other mixed media to develop the painting. Design and composition will be explored as part of the process. Each student will be encouraged to develop their own abstract style. Some mixed media products will be available to use during the workshop.

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Kathleen Scoggin

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I am an abstract artist working in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media. My paintings are organic in nature - full of texture and line. I use a spontaneous approach, letting the medium “do its thing,” and then apply design principles to bring it together.

JURIED SHOWS:
? San Diego Watercolor Society, Monthly Shows and International Exhibition,
? Artist Council Exhibition, Palm Springs Art Museum
? Fall Transparency Show, Watercolor Society of Oregon
? Pacific Northwest Plein Air Show
? Lake Oswego Visions Invitational, Lake Oswego, Oregon

AWARDS:
? Signature Member, San Diego Watercolor Society
? Multiple awards in juried Member Shows, San Diego Watercolor Society
? Multiple Best in Shows and Painter of the Year, Coachella Valley Watercolor Society
? Best in Show and Judges Award of Excellence, Riverside Date Festival
? Best in Show, Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Plein Air Show

EDUCATION:
? Coursework in Fine Arts, Design, and Art History, Portland State University and Oregon State University
? Numerous workshops from nationally recognized artists
? B.S. in Dietetics and Institutional Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
? Board Member and Treasurer, Village Gallery of Art in Laguna Beach, California
? Board Member, Publicity, Show Chair, and Workshop Chair, Coachella Valley Watercolor Society
? Board Member, Secretary, Treasurer, and 99 Buck Sale Chair, Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council
? Workshop Director, San Diego Watercolor Society
? Water Media and Mixed Media Workshop Instructor

Experience Level: All levels are welcome.

Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00