EMBRACE THE PRACTICE® WORKSHOPS

EMBRACE THE PRACTICE®
DAILY PAINTING/In-person

March 1 -2 2025
Nashville, Warehouse 521 register here
This two-day workshop combines demos, in-class assignments and individual instruction to teach students the techniques Lisa Daria Kennedy uses to create fresh, deliberate marks. Using acrylic paint (or oils) students will discover approaches to simplify the process of painting and ways to stay inspired and motivated. Continuous painting is by far the most effective way to improve creativity and image making skills. She will share examples of how the discipline of daily painting produces personal growth. The class will delve into the principles of design, composition, value, and color. We will examine color mixing, mark making, and personal voice. Lastly, we will discuss practical strategies for painting every day (or almost every day). register here

EMBRACE THE PRACTICE®
THE BIGGER PICTURE/In-person

June 16, 17, 18, 20
Castle Hill, Truro, MA register here
Let’s paint the bigger picture. This workshop combines demos, in-class assignments and individual instruction to teach students the techniques to create fresh, deliberate marks on a big canvas.  Using observational painting as our launching point (we’ll start with/observational but deviate from it), we’ll embark each day with energetic painting exercises designed to tap into each participant’s personal voice.  The practice of working direct from life results in a heightened awareness and a lasting impression of the moment. Incorporating other elements, from photos, etc., we’ll creates an interconnectivity with our immediate surroundings and our personal voice. We’ll paint freer and bolder and let our personalities inspire what we see.. Through painting and exercises we’ll analyze what influences our choices and how to incorporate our personal voice in our work.  All demos are in acrylic (oil painters welcome too!). register here

EMBRACE THE PRACTICE®
THE BIGGER PICTURE
& DAILY PAINTING/In-person

July 2025
Bonita Springs, FL, Center for the Arts registration coming soon

Jan 2026
Bonita Springs, FL, Center for the Arts registration coming soon

EMBRACE THE PRACTICE® /DAILY PAINTING/In-person
May 3
Portsmouth, NH
registration coming soon