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Textures in Abstract Watercolor Workshop
Laurie Goldstein-Warren | February 12-13, 2026
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How to move from realism into abstraction using a photo as your starting point
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Photo-editing techniques to create fresh abstract starting points
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How to crop, simplify, and distort imagery for stronger abstract design
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How to build layered textures using watercolor (optional liquid acrylics)
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Live demonstrations
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Hands-on painting time
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Personalized feedback
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At least one finished abstract painting
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Techniques you can apply to landscapes, still lifes, and urban scenes
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All levels are welcome. This workshop is ideal for artists who want to expand beyond realism into expressive abstraction and explore texture-driven design.
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February 12–13, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch) -
Fee: $257 payable to Wanda Boyd
Laurie Goldstein-Warren is a West Virginia–based watercolor and mixed media artist originally from New York. She has been painting watercolors for over two decades and continues to experiment with techniques in watercolor and liquid acrylics.
Laurie’s work has been exhibited across the United States and internationally, including shows in Japan, Canada, Greece, Turkey, and China. She teaches workshops nationwide and has been published in Watercolor Artist Magazine and the Splash series of watercolor books, with awards including the High Winds Medal at the American Watercolor Society’s anniversary exhibition.