Saturday and Sunday, June 28 & 29; 10am – 4pm

Instructor: Diane Williams and Chuck Potter

Do you want your paintings to be show-stoppers, grabbing the attention of the audience and juror? There are nice paintings and there are paintings that quicken your heart and really command your attention.

In this two-day workshop, we will practice 3 stages of creating abstract paintings that display authentic mark-making, compelling composition, rich color and fine polish.

Stage 1- Cutting loose

Pushing the boundaries starts with PLAY. This is where we unlock possibilities. At this stage nothing

Stage 2 - Discovering the composition and palette

Discovering composition is the most difficult stage of the painting but can be very satisfying. Practice taking chances so that you push beyond good work into really great paintings.

Stage 3 - Finishing touches

Once you are satisfied with the composition and palette, it is time to “kick it up a notch” and polish. How do your colors look? What about your edges and light? Learn about glazing, varnishing and waxing the surface.

Instructors: Diane Williams and Chuck Potter both hold Master of Fine Arts degrees in Studio Art and Consciousness studies from John F Kennedy University in Berkeley. They studied at the University of Hangzhou China, incorporating calligraphy, traditional Chinese landscape painting and Chinese medicine with their western art practices. Their studios are in Crockett, Benicia and Greenville.

Fee: Members $300; Non-members $350

Where: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 1210 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael