THU AM - Big & Bad Abstracts: Level 3 with Kristen

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm UTC-08:00

Art on 30th | San Diego

Art on 30th
Publisher/HostArt on 30th
THU AM - Big & Bad Abstracts: Level 3 with Kristen
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Painting large-scale abstracts is fun, magnetic, freeing...plus, it's more doable and affordable than most think!
About this Event

Join Kristen as she shares her own process for going "big and bad" plus other tricks of the trade.
Students will learn about artists who also work larger-than-life and the different stages of a painting as you are guided through the process. The result: a super large, mixed media painting!
Using bold brush strokes (connecting body to canvas) and discovering the right tools with a little pre-planning advice, students will walk away confident and comfortable with creating "monumental" works of art.
NOTE: this is designed for artists who have already taken a few Level 2 courses and/or are proficient with using acrylics.


Supply List for Students to Bring on Week 1:

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


  • Canvas or wood panels that have a 48" side or larger (i.e. 36x48 and up...instructor will be demoing on sizes like 40x60 and 30x70)


Option 1: you can get a roll of loose, unstretched canvas that can be clipped to a large foam board, 1/2" thick, for support.


Option 2: you can buy 2-3 canvases or wood panels of the same size to make a multi-panel piece (diptych example: two 40x40s make a 40x80).


Option 3: you can buy a single, large canvas or wood panel if you have the means to transport it (hello, mini vans).


  • Various brushes of all sizes—especially large
  • Various colors of acrylic paint (bring thinner consistencies like soft body, fluid, hi-flow)
  • Any large tools you already own—or find around home (, , , , etc...)
  • Any large drawing materials you already own (, , , , , etc...)
  • Palette Paper
  • Palette Knife
  • Viva or Blue Shop Towels


Class Info:

  • Next session: January 8 - February 5
  • Instructor: Kristen Guest
  • Thursdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
  • Cost $199 (5 classes)
  • Max 12 students
  • ​Level: 3 (proficient)
  • Age level: adult (18 & up)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States

Tickets

USD 199.00

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