2025 Workshops
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2025 Workshops ~
Inspiration Starts Here!
June 27–29, 2025
Palo Alto, CA
Intensive In-Person Daily Workshop
Medium: Oil or Acrylic ▪ Level: Intermediate
Do you struggle with finding subject matter or with staying inspired to paint? Have you thought about exploring different subject matter? Join Melinda in this fast paced workshop where we work with multiple subjects including landscape, still life, figure and abstract to re-ignite excitement in your own work. We will start each morning with “Spark it!” projects to get your creative juices flowing and continue with afternoon painting sessions where Melinda will focus on each individual student.
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Image to abstract - Using a photo to inspire loose abstracted paintings.
Flattening a Floral - Distorting perspective to create a unique still life.
Faces and Masks - Creating expressive and intuitive faces.
Abstract with Color - Focusing on color to create abstract compositions.
And more…
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Experience with landscape, still life and abstract painting
New ideas for creating a painting routine
Inspiration for new and different approaches to your own work
Renewed confidence
The fundamentals of composition and color
Exposure to contemporary and historic artists who will inspire your work
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Inspiration Starts Here!
September 7 –12, 2025
Glastonbury, Connecticut
All Inclusive Retreat Workshop
Medium: Oil or Acrylic ▪ Level: Intermediate
Do you struggle with finding subject matter or with staying inspired to paint? Have you thought about exploring different subject matter? Join Melinda in this fast paced workshop where we work with multiple subjects including landscape, still life, figure and abstract to re-ignite excitement in your own work. We will start each morning with “Spark it!” projects to get your creative juices flowing and continue with afternoon painting sessions where Melinda will focus on each individual student.
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Image to abstract - Using a photo to inspire loose abstracted paintings.
Flattening a Floral - Distorting perspective to create a unique still life.
Faces and Masks - Creating expressive and intuitive faces.
Abstract with Color - Focusing on color to create abstract compositions.
And more…
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Experience with landscape, still life and abstract painting
New ideas for creating a painting routine
Inspiration for new and different approaches to your own work
Renewed confidence
The fundamentals of composition and color
Exposure to contemporary and historic artists who will inspire your work
$1144–$3220 USD*
*Fee includes: Workshop Tuition, lodging, dinner 2 nights (welcome and farewell), breakfast and lunch each day, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer.
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