Beginning, Intermediate & First time painters You will learn color mixing, brush handling and the confidence to complete a landscape in 2.5 hours. Limited class size for lots of one-on-one. Your painting will be better than the photo. They all are. Whether you can draw or not makes no difference.

Intermediate Acrylic Techniques. Achieve the glow of oil paint, stunning gradations and softer, feathered edges by using cheesecloth (supplied). With this subtractive technique and layers of glaze, a portrait with gorgeous skin tones can be completed in half the time an oil painting takes using non toxic, quick drying and more affordable acrylic. Draw any image you want on a primed canvas or panel up to 30x40”, show up and be amazed.

Advanced: Frame Painting Techniques. This will be a three day hands on workshop to learn how I up-cycle found frames, quickly refinish & prep them, then layer acrylic glazes to create something magical to perfectly compliment any work of art with every style of frame.




Have you ever used a credit card from the First Extortionist Bank to custom frame bodies of work for exhibits? Ouch. I’ve saved over $100,000 on custom framing in 30 years with a simple process I developed.

A color-matched frame becomes a sculptural part of the art. The effect can be everything from subtle and elegant to whimsical pop art. Collectors love them for being beautiful, unique, environmental and fun.

Now you can learn how—and combine the workshop with a wonderful winter getaway to sunny Tucson. Bring your own art (on canvas panels works best) and an optional frame. I have lots of smaller frames to give & sell.

This process requires experience with quick brushwork and color mixing/matching.

Please contact me with inquiries. I’m looking at dates in February or March 2026..