Catron recently spent several weeks in the mountains of Colorado, observing nature and the landscape as inspiration for her new series of work. This painting, "Colorado Falls" was inspired by a beautiful mountain scene with a stream and a colorful landscape.  This is a great piece to learn with value, contrast and "push and pull" in your painting. It has so many beautiful layers that you will build on throughout the workshop.

Catron will guide you through the process as you re-create THIS abstract painting in your unique style, with the use of acrylic paints and washes.  She will instruct you on when to use water, how to create translucency and using mediums, along with learning various ways to obtain textures. You will learn how to achieve layering with brushes, cards or palette knives, paper, fiber and other materials.

Students will be using brushes, and possibly pallet knives and acrylic mediums to create textures, layers, value, push and pull, contrast and about the areas in a good abstract painting. Catron will work with each student throughout the workshop. She will share the fundamentals of mixing colors, application techniques and using complimentary colors in through the process. Catron will encourage students to explore and experiment with style, form.

Canvas and Paints are included in workshop. Bring some old brushes along. A 16x20 canvas is supplied, but you are welcome to bring your own canvas if you would like to, no wider than 24" in width to allow for space and elbow room. Students often will bring a few of their favorite paint colors to incorporate.

**Bring your lunch and beverages***

Catron Wallace is a full-time Abstract Artist that has been painting for 20 years, and sells her work in galleries across several states. Her work features bold colors, expressive brushwork and multi-textured surfaces.