Paint Abstract Art with Confidence

Session TWO

Enroll now to start your artistic journey and bring your vision to life with Paulette Insall’s expert guidance. Discover deeper confidence in yourself and your art, empowering you to paint with more joy, freedom, and creative expression. Designed for artists of all levels, this course guides you through techniques and inspirations that bring your paintings to life.

paint with more confidence and create richly textured art you'll love

Are you ready to paint richly textured abstract art with confidence and joy? In this immersive course, I’ll guide you step-by-step through techniques that unlock your creativity and help you create stunning artwork you’ll truly love.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Master new techniques to create gorgeously textured colorful abstract expressionist paintings that you'll be proud of!

  • Uplevel your skills — Accelerate your skill and create your best art through using experimentation and play!

  • Overcome fears and doubts by learning to trust yourself, your intuition, and the creative journey.

  • Create art that’s uniquely you, with guidance and fresh inspiration to reignite your passion.

  • Ideal for all skill levels—whether you’re just starting or an experienced artist, you’ll find invaluable insights and encouragement.

Filmed live during my October 2020 class, each video demo walks you through my creative process in detail. I share my choices for techniques, tools, and colors as I paint, providing clear direction and authentic insights that help both beginners and seasoned artists. Nothing is held back—you get the full experience of how I create my textured pieces.

This self-paced course series is all about your journey to becoming a more joyful, confident artist. I’m here to encourage and inspire you every step of the way. Let’s unlock your artistic potential together!

Below are just a few of the things that will be covered in the class...

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    Creating variety and visual interest

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    Keys to keeping your colors clear and vibrant

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    How to make your acrylics look like oils

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    Shortcuts to choosing colors that work together

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    Advice on finding/continuing to develop your style/voice

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    Layering techniques with palette knives and other texture making tools

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    Finishing a painting

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    And much, much more!

Kind words from my students…

  • This is the most fascinating and down to earth abstract painting class I've seen! Beautiful work and Really appreciate your generosity to share your talent. I'm grateful that you take us step by step through your creative process. Now I know I'm not the only one who goes through what you experience while doing a painting. Already I feel a breakthrough emerging while painting along with you. Thank You So much!

    Christine Milosek

  • WOW!!!I just watched your 1st class last night and I wanted to tell you that in my 3 yrs of taking art classes and several abstract workshops you were by far the most incredible and knowledgeable teacher I have ever had!!! You are so wonderful about explaining every detail of the process and why you do things. I picked up so much just from your first 2 hr class. I am so glad I found you!

    Tami

  • I have taken 3 of Paulette’s classes, they are fantastic and highly recommend.

    Christine

  • I have sooo enjoyed this class with you, Paulette!! You are such a fantastic teacher! I say this in all honesty: this is the best online class I have ever participated in. Thank you so much for your hard work and your willingness to share your techniques with all of us!

    Donna

  • Paulette's class has truly changed my life. She taught me simple and creative ways to add more dimension to my art. I was so inspired by her class and her encouragement that I started painting every single morning. Now, I start my days by doing something special for me. Thank you Paulette! I can't wait to take the next one!

    Karen

  • I want to thank you for your wonderful way of teaching, and for sharing your talents with us. I've learned so much and have all kinds of ideas floating around in my head that I want to try. The knowledge that I gained here is just what I needed. Again, thanks so much for sharing yourself with us.

    Sue

Hi! I'm Paulette!

I'm a passionate painter with nearly 19 years of experience, with 11 of those dedicated to abstract art. In 2024, I was a Joan Mitchell Fellowship nominee. Since 2008, I have had the privilege of teaching and guiding hundreds of students worldwide, helping them unlock their creative potential and transforming their work through my classes.

Like many artists, I have encountered my fair share of self-doubt and challenges along the way—experiences that are integral to the creative journey. I want you to know that you are not alone in facing these hurdles. These moments have enriched my understanding and empathy as an teacher, and I am genuinely excited to share my knowledge and love for painting with you.

I can't wait to see you creating more confidently, with more joy, freedom and ease!

let’s GET STARTED!

What’s inside THIS SELF-STUDY COURSE

4 Workshop Sessions (previously recorded live)
Four painting workshop demo sessions (recorded live in October 2020) where I will be sharing ALL my knowledge and techniques I use in my abstract expressionist painting process. And YES, you'll have at least one year of access to watch them as many times as you'd like.

Recordings of the Group Q&As with Paulette
Previously recorded question & answer/group coaching sessions from when I ran this course live in October 2020. I answered tons of questions and I'll bet you'll hear answers to many of your own questions in these recordings.

Recording of Group Art Review/Critique Session
We had one live group art review/critique session after the final workshop session when I ran this course live in October 2020. You get access to the recording of the session and your'e gonna find it super helpful! Even the students who didn't ask to have their work reviewed said they got so much out of just watching!

LESSON ONE

  • We'll go through the tools & supplies we'll be using to help you decide which items on the supplies & tools list you want to get so you're ready for what's coming up in week two

  • Explore the different effects of fluid vs. heavy body acrylics with the textured abstract expressionist style of painting

  • Demo on what types of textures and marks different tools make

  • How to make your acrylics look like oils

  • Keys to keeping your colors clear and vibrant & not muddy when working wet on wet

  • Shortcuts to choosing colors that work together

LESSON TWO

  • Building confidence by working small so you can finish a piece quickly. This enables you to create lots of work quicker to accelerate your progress.

  • Demo of layering techniques with palette knives and other texture making tools

  • Demo on how to create depth

LESSON THREE

  • Going bigger: demo on how to scale up/translate the techniques you learned last week into to larger paintings

  • Demo on creating variety and visual interest

  • How to lean into and trust the process and how to stop yourself from worrying about how the painting will turn out, because that's a sure fire flow killer

Lesson Four

  • Finishing touches

  • Varnishing and why I feel its important

  • Advice on finding/continuing to develop your style/voice

Paint Abstract Art with Confidence (Session Two)
$247.00
One time
$50.00
For 5 months

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • While there are some overlaps in core concepts, the techniques we will be using to create this style of artwork (textured abstract expressionism) is very different than anything I’ve taught in my previous classes. Also, when I taught this class live added additional Q&A sessions, plus the students taking the live version of the class had the opportunity to have their artwork critiqued in a live group critique session...which was the first time I’ve offered this as part of a class I’ve taught. You get access to all of those recordings, so that you can learn from everything that was shared during those sessions.

  • You get access immediately! Be sure to check your email for your login/access info. If you don't see it, check your spam folder. If you still don't see it, email me at classhelp@paulettinsall.com

  • My current online classes are all self-paced and don't come with individual critiques.

  • Each recorded live demo and Q&A session is between 60-120 minutes in length.

  • Yes of course! You don't have to live in the United States to take this class since it's online and you can watch the videos.

  • Students for my self paced classes get access to the supply list inside the course site, but if you already paint with acrylic paints and have some palette knives you probably already have most of what is needed for this workshop. If you need to see the supply list before signing up, go check it out here >> Workshop Supply List

  • You don't have to use exactly the same things I'm using, but do keep in mind that if you are using cheap craft or student grade paints and brushes, you will not achieve similar results. I recommend you use the highest quality supplies that you can afford...my favorite brands of acrylic paint are Golden, Liquitex, Matisse, M. Graham, and Sennelier because of their high pigment content. I also use other brands sometimes, like Liquitex and Nova. You will need good quality acrylic paints for this class. Cheap paints and tools will only cause you to be frustrated as they don't perform as well as good quality ones.

  • This workshop is for all levels, from beginners to experienced painters.  My teaching style provides plenty of direction because I explain everything as I go along….which will help a new painter and at the same time time, share all kinds of secrets that a more experienced painter will find beneficial.

  • There will be some computer/internet skills required to be able to access the class session and the recording, but I feel they are pretty standard and if you're able to create an account on a website, log in, know how to watch content from the web, then you'll have the skills needed.

  • There isn't a Facebook group with this self study class.

  • You will have access as long as the course exists and hasn't been retired...but I advise you not to wait too long to watch the videos and put what you've learned into practice. 

  • This is a one time payment and you will not be charged monthly, unless a payment plan is offered and you choose that option.

Other questions? Email me at classhelp@pauletteinsall.com

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