The freedom of art is a beautiful thing. We have the power to create anything we want on the canvas. We can set down our cares and worries and fully take flight.

My name is Jennifer Laurel Keller. I'm an artist and instructor, but what I do is help people connect to their souls through nature and art.

Before I started abstract painting I thought it would be the easiest genre of art to make because you don’t have to make the painting look like anything realistic. But oh goodness was I wrong because along with great freedom comes the great unknown. Once we lift off from our comfort zone it’s tricky to know what to do next.

In this class, Take Flight with Mixed Media Abstract Painting you will learn easy painting techniques and unlock the mindset that will level up your confidence.

In these step-by-step lessons, you'll discover how to

- Loosen up with a colorful underpainting

- Create an easy composition with movement and intrigue

- Collage with unique accents that will peak through the composition.

- Pop colors to attract the eye of your audience

- Grunge it up - just a bit - so that your work doesn’t look too precious.

- Embellish your work to add personality while editing it down so that it’s not too busy.

- Go deeper and stick with the process until the painting is finished.

- Discover how to add a touch of metallic shimmer to the work - if that’s your thing.

I’ll also demonstrate easy color mixing, contrast, texture, brushwork, and layering techniques so you can have fun and get in the flow.

This class is right for you if you’re interested in acrylic painting and mixed media and you’re curious about how freeing abstract painting can be. Or maybe you’ve tried abstracts they turned out flat and awkward because you weren’t sure how to capture the right colors and light.

So if you love playing with rich colors, gorgeous papers, and want to incorporate more mark-making into your art, now is your chance! Let's put your stash of papers to good use!

You will embolden your confidence and boost your skillset. And remember, if you show up and practice with an open mind, you'll learn something new every time. I hope to see you in class!

Gerri Smith

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