This donation-based workshop welcomes all levels—come explore your own artistic voice with us

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Gayle Kabaker is a painter, writer, teacher and visual storyteller Art, Play, and Pattern! Zoom workshop July 27, new paintings & more! This donation-based workshop welcomes all levels—come explore your own artistic voice with us Gayle Kabaker Jul 17   READ IN APP   Hello! Summer is my favorite and most inspiring time of year. I feel like our place becomes almost tropical. I’m so grateful to have two summer covers that were right from my backyard! ( the original art from these paintings are available - email me for pricing info.) Paint What You Love is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid Wow, what a whirlwind week. Nothing like having a 1 1/2 year old and a 4 1/2 year old around to keep your mind off news and anything else in the world! Yes, our grandkids and my daughter are here for a month! As many of you know Mona loves to paint and draw and is actually quite talented! ( NOT just being a proud grandma here. Really. ) So I thought I’d include her in come of my process of getting ready for our upcoming Zoom workshop that Jennifer Orkin Lewis and I are teaching on July 27. Join workshop here Since the theme is faces, flowers and patterns, I let Mona choose some reference photos for us to paint from. She chose four (hideous) Disney type princesses. I thought, ok, this is a nice challenge, how can I make them look interesting and cool? I am still figuring this out. Below you can see a few faces in process - and some color palette explorations. I’ve also been painting some flowers - both Jennifer and I go through MANY ideas to get to the final idea that we paint for you during the workshop. We always show you this process which gives you a realistic insight into what goes into figuring out what feels right to paint. I try to apply this same process when I make a painting. I often do sketches and color studies before starting a finished painting. We’ll be painting loose faces, with fun floral elements and we will also play with decorative patterns. I am still heavily influenced from seeing the David Hockney show - so everything I am painting these days has a ton of pattern in it! In our classes, ( on Zoom and in person) your unique voice is encouraged with no two paintings ever looking the same—and that’s the beauty of it. Your interpretation is what makes it special. We’re always blown away to see so many amazing interpretations of our prompts. This is a donation-based class and everyone is welcome. When you sign up, you’ll receive the class recording within a week after the class so you can revisit it anytime. We pour a lot of energy into creating these sessions and suggest a $40 donation—but truly, pay what feels right for you. We really want these workshops to be assessable to everyone who’d like to join us. Attempting to make cool looking princesses. Still very much in process! Color explorations Here’s a short video of me teaching Mona how to paint a flower. If a 4 year old can learn to paint flowers, then ANYONE can learn:) Bring your kids! I promise I will do this flower demo :) Portugal - May 2026 And…. if you’re interested in REALY submerging yourself - come paint with us for a week in Portugal! I am happy to answer any questions about this retreat - in email or with a phone call. We realize some are nervous at the thought of traveling alone and this is the perfect way to do it - with a built in support network and group! At the end of the week many have made long lasting friendships! On our day trip, we’ll visit the charming town of Óbidos and spend time by the ocean. Painting water is something our groups always ask me to teach—and I’m always thrilled to say yes. It’s truly one of my favorite things to paint! Between the ocean and a beautiful pool right on the property, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore water in your painting, if it interests you! Shop scarves In these often scary and crazy times, keeping a sketchbook and/or having some kind of creative practice can really help. I hope to see you on Zoom or in person! I also offer one on one mentoring and/or consultations. xo Gayle Paint What You Love is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid You're currently a free subscriber to Paint What You Love. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   © 2025 Gayle Kabaker 13 NORMAN RD, Ashfield MA 01330 Unsubscribe