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Beginning Abstraction: Blossoming Creativity Through Flowers_ Colleen Gianatiempo_ Friday, April 25th_ 9:30-12pm_ Studio 1

Beginning Abstraction: Blossoming Creativity Through Flowers

Friday, April 25th, 2025

9:30-12pm

Maximum spaces 20

$50

 

Workshop Description:
Step into the vibrant world of abstraction in this beginner-friendly workshop focusing on floral inspiration. Whether you’re new to abstract art or looking to explore a fresh perspective, this workshop will guide you in transforming the natural beauty of flowers into expressive, imaginative artwork.

Through a combination of guided exercises, demonstrations, and individual exploration, you’ll learn how to:

  • Simplify and stylize floral shapes and forms.
  • Experiment with bold color palettes and dynamic compositions.
  • Use techniques such as layering, mark-making, and texture-building to bring depth and energy to your work.

This hands-on workshop is perfect for artists of all levels who want to break free from realism and develop their unique abstract style. Most supplies are provided except for your main substrate of either canvas or wood panel or a wood board.  There will be a $10 supply fee.

Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to bloom artistically!  By the end of the session, you’ll have a beautiful abstract floral artwork and a toolkit of skills to continue your journey into abstraction.

Colleen Gianatiempo, Instructor

As an artist living in working in the east bay of San Francisco, I live my life the same way I paint, by embracing the mystery, staying open to change, finding courage, honoring my intuition and trusting the journey. This mindset has led me to my colorful, layered, contemporary, distinctive style.I was born an Airforce brat (moved a lot), with two dualing brained parents (engineer/artist) which paved the way for my foundation for everyday life exercising my ability to adapt to change and find comfort in nature which I feel is so important in the art making and creative process.My journey as an artist began when I was 3 years old when I would cut up our family photos and draw on walls with lipstick! That habit progressed to making paper doll clothing, painting, ceramics and so on!In my art career, I have been honored to be a part of many public art projects that have deemed me as “the artist with a heart”. I have been able to give back and share my love for art, ie. Hearts of San Francisco, The Heart of Sonoma, The American Backyard (city of Dublin), Sea Lions of San Fransicso and Small Town with A Big Heart Mural in Martinez.Art has always been a part of my life parallelling my development as a person, through education, raising children and working professionally as a graphic designer. I am honored to hold an MFA in non-figurative abstract painting from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. With three degrees in tow, I have all the knowledge I need to operate my fine art practice and teach and inspire students from around the globe.