Intro to Spray Painting

Saturday Workshop with Efren Obeso

  • In This Workshop, You'll Learn:

    Learn how to confidently use Montana 94 spray paint on canvas—layering, blending, and controlling spray techniques that seamlessly integrate into your existing painting style. Expand your toolbox, push your process, and discover new ways to make your work bolder, freer, and more expressive.


    In this workshop, get a hands-on introduction to spray can techniques and the brand Montana 94.

    Efren will break down the basics of clean lines, smooth fades, and layered colors, even stenciling in the foundations of Street Art style of painting. This workshop is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone curious about spray can art.

    Topics covered:

    - how to handle a spray can with control, flow, and confidence.
    - how different Montana 94 caps change your lines, textures, and effects
    - how to Stencil or Sketch a simple concept and turn it into a spray-paint art
    - layering and color-blending methods
    - safety tips and setups for working with spray cans

    Students will walk away with their own spray-paint artwork and a solid foundation in spray can techniques they can incorporate with their own style or in a mixed media art form.

  • Supply List

    This is a studio workshop and students will be using the supplies they bring.

    • artist grade spray cans (2-3 assorted colors; Montana 94 recommended)
    • apron / paint clothes
    • (1) 18 x 24in canvas


    There will be a $20 Materials Fee paid directly to the Instructor for providing additional supplies.

  • Saturday Workshop Info:

    • Sat, November 21st from 11:00am-2:30pm
    • Instructor: Efren Obeso
    • Cost $115
    • Max 16 students
    • Level 1 (introduction) or Level: 2 (intermediate)
    • Age level: adult (18 & up)
    • Parking Info
  • If You Enjoyed This Workshop...

    Artists who have taken this workshop may also want to explore taking the seasonal class offering of Luminous & Luxurious Layers on Thursday evenings with Efren.

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About the Instructor

Efren Obeso

Efren Obeso is a San Diego mixed media artist and Assistant Gallery Director at Art on 30th. His work explores personal expression, layered textures, acrylics, spray paint, and mixed media techniques. Efren is passionate about helping students build confidence, experiment with materials, and discover their own creative voice in a welcoming studio environment.

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