Workshop Report: Expanding Your Vision with Oil & Cold Wax

March 30, 2017

On March 19th, we kicked off our 2017 season by welcoming abstract artist Lisa Pressman and nine students for a week of oil and cold wax painting. This fun loving group were some of the most prolific artists we’ve had in our studio – each day completing numerous, gorgeous, abstract pieces using the techniques taught by Lisa.

We’ll share a few of the images we captured here on our blog, but encourage you to also check out the full gallery on our Facebook page. You can also scroll back in our Instagram feed to see what we captured during the class.

Also, before we get started with a few more photos – make sure to keep checking back on our Facebook page for a class video that we’ll post within the next week!

Five Questions for Abstract Artist Lisa Pressman

February 27, 2017

Starting off our 2017 season is abstract artist, Lisa Pressman. Her March 19-25 workshop will focus on using oil and cold wax as well as other materials to discover new ways of moving paint. You can read more about her workshop here.
We also still have a few spots available, so give us a call at (518) 966-5219 or email us at info@artworkshops.com to get started reserving your spot!

In preparation, Lisa was kind enough to take a few moments to answer five short questions for us about her work and life as an artist.

Q: Where do you draw inspiration from?
LP: Process, materials, research, metaphors, observation of light, shadows, architecture, and the natural world.

Q: What are you most proud of in regards to your art?
LP: That my work can evoke mystery, emotion, and change.

Q: What are your biggest challenges to creating art and how do you deal with them?
LP: Right now my biggest challenge is time in the studio. I always have numerous works in progress so when I get in the studio I can just get working.

Q: What advice has influenced you?
LP: “You are not making bombs just get in there and make.” – Jake Grossberg, a Professor from Bard College.

Q: Is there something you are currently working on, or excited about starting that you can tell us about? 
LP: I have a new series beginning in the studio that seems to be both personal and political.


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You can find more details about Lisa’s work on her website and also follow her on Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.