Annie O'Brien Gonzales: Expressive Abstracts Mixed Media Painting Workshop

Be bold with your painting techniques and discover how to maximize the elements of art and design.   In this beginner (true beginner/beginner) North Light host Amy Jones works with mixed media artist Annie O’Brien Gonzales to introduce the world of abstract painting. The goal of this workshop is to make abstract painting accessible to beginning artists. Gonzalez helps you get started by walking you through the beginning steps of three beginning abstract demos. The tone is conversational and co-host Amy Jones works as a surrogate for a beginning painter as she asks questions and expresses concerns that you might at home. You also see Jones work through the same design challenges as instructor Gonzalez. (Please note: This is a true beginner/ beginner workshop) Throughout the workshop, Gonzales shares her expressive and playful acrylic tips so you can start to acquaint yourself with abstract art. The rules of abstract art are sometimes blurry and undefined, which can lead to confusion