Abstract Landscapes

Thursday AM Class

  • In This Class, You'll Learn:

    Together, we’ll discover how to marry abstract language with landscape painting through various drawing and painting exercises, followed by some “open studio time” where you can further experiment and explore in a more involved artwork, applying what we’ve learned.

    Topics covered:

    • Reference Photos
    • Color Studies
    • Creating a Textural Surface
    • Abstraction Methods
    • Unconventional Brushwork


    Students will walk away with a beautiful painting on a medium to large canvas.

  • Supply List for Students to Bring:

    This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.

    • bring all your painting supplies
    • various drawing materials, whatever you have
    • fiber paste or heavy gel medium for texture
    • glaze medium
    • color shapers and/or silicone tools
    • palette knives (large or small, any shape)
    • 2 medium canvases (24" square is ideal)
    • rags or Blue Shop Towels

  • THU AM Class Info:

    • Next session: August 7 - September 11 (no class on August 14)
    • Instructor: Shelly Chess
    • Thursdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
    • Cost $199 (5 classes)
    • Max 9 students
    • Level: 3 (proficient)
    • Age level: adult (18 & up)
    • Parking Info

  • Who Should Take This Class:

    • those who love bright and colorful artwork
    • those who want to improve color and composition
    • those who enjoy working small
    • those who want to experiment with metallic and gold paint in art

Register Online

Cancellations & Refund Policies

About the Instructor

Shelly Chess

Shelly Chess has been teaching art since 2009. She attended Minneapolis College of Art and Design and studied painting, drawing and printmaking. She then transferred to ASU and received a BA in Fine Arts.

After raising two children, and working as an art teacher, she decided to pursue her goals as an artist. She paints in a variety of mediums, and currently paints abstract landscapes and seascapes. Her inspiration comes from all things in nature.  She builds many layers of paint to achieve texture and color. Color shapers and palette knives are her 'go-to' for creating an abstract piece.

Instructor Website

You May Also Like...

Buy a Gift Card Online

& Give the Gift of Art This Year

How the Gift Card Works

  • Choose which amount you want to gift, when you want to send it, and checkout! Then, you'll receive a unique code that you can give to your recipient.

  • To redeem online, simply type the unique code into Eventbrite's ticket box at checkout to redeem (where you enter a Promo Code).

  • Recipients can also redeem in person with our front desk staff. To find the right class for you, browse our Calendar page to see upcoming art classes and art workshops.
Visit Our Calendar Page