Six students took a class from me on April 15th, 2026 at Inman Art & Frames, only the second class I've ever taught! It was such a blast. Abstract art was the subject, which is in my opinion, the hardest kind of art to create. These students did fabulous and this was the first abstract art experience as an adult for some of them!

Learning abstract art is like learning a language that has no rules. Even though there are some rules (that can be broken) in abstract art, the possibilities are endless, which is part of what makes it so difficult. Unlike still life, where there's a definitive subject that you're painting, abstract art has no limits.

There were six students, which is what we can comfortably fit in the Inman's space. It was a perfect number for me to start out with, given I don't have a lot of teaching experience. However, I greatly enjoyed it and can't wait to teach another class. As a matter of fact, the next class is scheduled for April 29th. I'll be painting an abstract floral and they'll follow along. 

Here are some more photos from the evening...

Teaching these ladies was truly a rewarding experience and I can't wait until the next class! They were even interested in starting a painting group, which is so exciting!