Expressive Abstract Painting

Expressive Abstract Painting

Workshops | Available

585 Park Street Naples, FL 34102 United States
Studio 200
All levels
2/10/2026-2/11/2026
9:00 AM-4:00 PM on Tue Wed
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$295.00
$260.00

Expressive Abstract Painting

Workshops | Available

Paint freely. Feel bold. Make it yours. This energetic, joy-filled workshop is all about reconnecting with your creative spark through expressive abstract painting. Over two days, you’ll explore color, movement, and mark-making through a playful 5-step process that encourages risk-taking, curiosity, and intuition. We’ll work on small to medium-sized surfaces to give you the freedom to experiment and complete multiple pieces. Whether you’re new to abstract art or seeking to deepen your style, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective, renewed confidence, and a vibrant collection of artwork that reflects your unique creative voice.

  • We'll break mid-day for lunch, so bring a bagged lunch or there are close cafe's to pick up food.


  • Paints (Liquitex, Nova Color, Dick Blick, Master’s Touch paints are good brands to consider)

    • Warm Yellow: Cad Yellow Medium or Cad Yellow Deep
    • Cool Yellow: Cadmium Yellow light, Cad Lemon Yellow or Hansa Yellow Light
    • Warm Red: Pyrrole Red or Cad Red Light
    • Cool Red: Quinacridone Red, Quinacridone Magenta or Alizarin Crimson
    • Warm Blue: Pthalo Blue or Cerulean Blue
    • Cool Blue: Ultramarine Blue
    • Optional Colors and/or Favorite Colors: Payne’s Gray, Sap Green, Cadmium Orange, Light Green, Aqua Blue, Deep Purple
    • Titanium White (larger amount for mixing)
    • Black

  • Brushes of various sizes:

    • 1”, 2”and 3” inexpensive chip brushes from hardware store
    • 1-2 flat brushes (Size 10 or 12)
    • 1-2 round brushes (Size 10 or 12)
    • 1-2 smaller brushes

  • Tools:

    • Any favorite painting tools - palette knives, scrapers, silicone shaper tools etc.

  • Surfaces:

    • 6–8 small to medium surfaces - canvas or wood panels
      Sizes: 11x14 12x16 16x20 or square format 12x12, 16x16 , 20x20
    • Good quality mixed-media paper pad 
      9x12 or 11x14  Strathmore or Canson are good brands
    • Sketchbook or journal for notes, color play, and warm-ups

  • Mixed media Supplies:

    • Your choice of materials here - you do not need all - pick one or two
      water-based crayons, graphite, pastels, black china marker, pencil, acrylic markers, oil sticks
    • Gloss Medium

  • Studio

    • Water spray bottle, Containers for water
    • Paper towels, disposable gloves
    • Palette paper or something to mix paint on
    • Blue painting tape
    • A few printed images or textures that inspire you (optional)
    • Clothes you don’t mind getting paint on—this is hands-on and fun!

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    Any questions? Please contact me directly: hello@elizabethwilliams.art

Williams, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Williams

For as long as I can remember I’ve been creating art. Drawing anything and everything; finding inspiration from the world around me. I love to observe the color and shape of a landscape, the complexities of a face, or even the simplest pattern found in nature. These are the elements that spark my interest and express themselves in my art, synthesizing my thoughts and emotions. This process is always changing and an endless source of inspiration as I observe, meditate and express.  

I studied Graphic Design and spent many years working in a corporate setting, creating all day for someone else. I loved my job – but pushing paint on a canvas and creating for myself was much more rewarding. Making that transition to a full-time artist has been amazing! And, having been recognized with many “Best in Show” awards, I am truly grateful for this artist’s life! I hope you enjoy my art as much as I enjoy creating the works, and if you would, follow my journey on Instagram to keep up with the latest from my studio!