Modern Painting Workshop with Nancy Colella

This fun workshop is designed for experienced painters working in any medium who wish to explore ways to create more modern, bold, and expressive paintings by taking a less representational approach. In each session, we will investigate how to utilize one of the abstract elements of painting: line, value, color, shape, and texture to express an unexpected idea or statement. A brief presentation will precede some simple exercises. This is not a “how to paint” class; instead, it serves as a space for exploration and experimentation with fellow artists. We will work independently, using materials of your choice, from still lives and/or photos. There will be a brief critique at the conclusion of each session.

Any specific materials needed will be emailed prior to the workshop.

About the Instructor: Nancy Colella 

Nancy earned a BA in Fine Art from Muskingum University, then studied painting at the Aegean School of Fine Arts in Paros, Greece and at the Instituto Allende in San Miquel Mexico. After a career in the hospitality business and while raising two children, she resumed her studies at Mass College of Art. She teaches numerous on-line and live workshops throughout New England. She lives in Norwell with her husband and yellow lab Limoncello.