The Abstracting Workshop
One of the most common places artists get stuck is knowing where and how to place organic shapes with confidence. In The Abstracting Workshop, Julie Prichard guides you through a process that breaks through that barrier, teaching you to develop complex shapes, build visual layers, and make compositional decisions with intention and ease — work that feels alive every time.
Paint it to learn it.
In this workshop we paint Origins together, start to finish. Following along and replicating the painting is highly encouraged — it's one of the most effective ways to absorb new techniques. With a focus on compositional editing, organic movement, and working with both opaque and transparent layers, you'll walk away with a finished piece and a process you can make your own.
Refine without losing the magic.
This overhead view gives you a front row seat in Julie's studio — an intimate look at the painting in its early stages. You'll learn how to refine and develop your layers with confidence, moving a painting from raw and gestural to gallery ready without losing the organic energy that makes abstract work compelling. It's the balance every abstract painter strives for.
No more second guessing.
If you've ever frozen up adding a shape to a painting or struggled to direct the viewer's eye through a composition, this workshop was made for you. Julie breaks down her entire thought process in depth — demystifying the decisions that separate a painting that feels unresolved from one that feels completely intentional.
“I love this class! I watched all the way through and will paint next round. I’ve taken most of your classes but found so many new “pearls” in this class. Congrats!!” — Robin M. (Verified Purchase)
“The biggest plus for me was the third camera angle. Simply being able to see YOUR hand movements this close is such a huge bonus. Seeing how your hand flows across the canvas, what angle and touch your brush(es) are at on the canvas, the load of your brush, the texture of the paint on the canvas and the details within the color tonal varieties are more visible now and this, well it is simply priceless. This is a perfect addition to your catalog of workshops.” — Wendy W. (Verified Purchase)
“Julie Prichard, the tutorials in your new workshop really reinforced what I’ve learned in earlier workshops and helped me stay loose. My new painting is coming together so quickly which never happens for me!” — Tammy M. (Verified Purchase)
“I’ve been watching all day and just love this workshop. It’s not only incredibly helpful on its own but helps solidify key concepts from prior workshops. Thank you!” — Anne R.
What’s Included
Step-by-step instruction on developing complex shapes and layers
An exclusive process not taught in any of Julie's previous workshops
Complete start-to-finish painting demonstration of Origins, including live troubleshooting
Professionally filmed HD video with 3 camera angles for an up-close, intimate view
28-page downloadable guide with progress photos, supply list, and expert notes
Bonus: A beautiful color handout with insights on Julie's painting Throw Flowers
Lifetime access — return to the workshop whenever you need it
A Note on Materials: This workshop uses a limited color palette for focused, effortless results. Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid is required.
All sales final.
As a Workshop & Coaching member, you will receive access to everything in the Self Guided Package, as well as support from Julie Prichard and access to the Private Facebook Group for teaching if you need it.
F.A.Q.
Lifetime access is given to “The Abstracting Workshop”. Simply log in and review the content anytime.
Do you need all the supplies in the videos? This class works with a predetermined color palette. The colors in this workshop are recommended.
This information is suitable for all skill levels.
Videos will play on your smart phone, tablet or desktop.
A high speed internet connection is required.
Video is professionally displayed so that you can track your status through the materials.
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