Julie Prichard is an experienced abstract and mixed media artist who has been teaching workshops to students all over the world since 2009. She is the co-author of the best-selling book, “Acrylic Solutions” and has won several awards in her home town, San Diego, CA. Julie takes pride in her clear, encouraging and responsive teaching style while walking students of all levels through layering, color mixing and building compositions in acrylic. She always strives to write and film her workshops making sure that they feel as close to an in-person workshop as possible.

Get my honest review and insights on how I use some of the most popular art supplies for mixed media: Oil Sticks, Oil Pastels, Soft Pastels, Pencils and more!

An advertisement poster for a workshop titled 'Sediment & Shape' focusing on expressive layers in art. The poster features colorful abstract art with a blue border and a pink 'New!' label in the top left corner.

Create with more freedom and confidence. Learn how to remain relaxed through your process and to produce more organic and expressive work. This workshop is most reflective of Julie’s latest work.

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Push yourself with creating shape and problem solving. Learn how to develop and refine compositions with glazing as well as how to manage layers with transparency and opacity.

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A MUST HAVE workshop for selecting and mixing color. This is the entire process Julie uses in her work, with detailed instruction for creating 2 distinct paintings with the process.

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Explore mark making and layering with FOUR paintings start to finish!

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Learn techniques and color science pertaining to vivid, bright work. Paint 2 paintings with this knowledge start to finish.

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Skip the labor intensive process of mixing color swatches! See how pigments mix and get a bunch of harmonious color palettes to help you start you next abstract masterpiece. Available in print or digital editions. This book is a great studio companion!

Cover of a book titled "Caught Up in the Layers" by Julie Prichard. The background features an abstract, layered acrylic painting with yellow, brown, pink, and blue hues.

If you get stuck while painting, these 8 steps will help you navigate abstract composition start to finish!

💌 New for 2026: Receive a print of my art directly in the mail each month. Very limited editions on high quality cotton paper to collect and study.

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