New! Mark Making: Alice Baber with Melanie Lan

Saturday, June 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm PTThis is an online workshop held via Zoom. Explore the luminous world of color and movement in this workshop on watercolor abstraction, inspired by the works of Alice Baber. We’ll experiment with glazes; layering translucent pigments to create organic, free-flowing forms that capture the essence of light and space. Using varying levels of dilution, participants will learn techniques for blending, glazing, and composing dynamic compositions that evoke emotion and energy. This workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to embrace spontaneity and the ethereal beauty of watercolor. No prior experience is necessary - just a willingness to embrace the fluidity of paint. Alice Baber (1928–1982) was an American abstract painter known for her fluid, layered compositions featuring organic, overlapping shapes in vibrant, translucent colors. She worked primarily with oil and watercolor, using a technique that emphasized fluidity and