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Laurie Goldstein-Warren
www.warrenwatercolors,com February 12-13, 2026 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Textures in Abstracts" Watercolor All levels welcome Fee: $257 payable to Wanda Boyd Please use the registration form to mail in payment. or Click to pay via PayPal |
Laurie Goldstein-Warren
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Workshop Description:
Explore the captivating shift from reality to abstraction in this immersive two-day workshop led by acclaimed artist Laurie Goldstein-Warren. Starting with any photo—urban scenes, landscapes, or still lifes—you’ll learn how to distort, crop, and transform recognizable imagery into bold, texture-driven abstract designs. With Laurie’s expert guidance, you'll develop dynamic compositions that emphasize color, contrast, and surface detail for powerful visual impact
In class, Laurie teaches you how to:
Through live demonstrations, hands-on painting, and personalized feedback, you'll leave with at least one finished abstract work—and a toolkit of techniques you can apply to any subject. Ideal for adventurous artists seeking to expand beyond realism into expressive abstraction.
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Explore the captivating shift from reality to abstraction in this immersive two-day workshop led by acclaimed artist Laurie Goldstein-Warren. Starting with any photo—urban scenes, landscapes, or still lifes—you’ll learn how to distort, crop, and transform recognizable imagery into bold, texture-driven abstract designs. With Laurie’s expert guidance, you'll develop dynamic compositions that emphasize color, contrast, and surface detail for powerful visual impact
In class, Laurie teaches you how to:
- Use photo-editing techniques to create fresh, abstract starting points
- Apply layered textures using watercolor (or optional liquid acrylics)
- Balance abstract shapes with harmonious color and texture blending
Through live demonstrations, hands-on painting, and personalized feedback, you'll leave with at least one finished abstract work—and a toolkit of techniques you can apply to any subject. Ideal for adventurous artists seeking to expand beyond realism into expressive abstraction.
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Pictures are Representational
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Laurie's Bio:
Laurie Goldstein-Warren, AWS, WHS, TWSA, WW, is a West Virginia–based watercolor and liquid acrylic artist originally from New York. A former dancer and hair stylist, she discovered her passion for painting after moving in 1998 and studied under national figures in watercolor. Laurie is a master of dynamic techniques—such as pouring, negative painting, and creating texture with a limited palette—and her fluid, abstract compositions draw inspiration from real-world references like cityscapes and florals.
An experienced teacher and juried exhibitor, Laurie brings her energetic and playful spirit to workshops across the country. She guides students through transforming photographs into striking abstract pieces—distilling subjects into bold shapes, vibrant textures, and balanced color harmonies. A signature member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA) and Northwest Watercolor Society—Grumbacher Master’s Fellowship (NWWS‑GMF), her teaching is praised for encouraging experimentation, individual voice, and discovery within process-driven classes
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