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I am working on an online workshop based on the "Abstracting the Landscape" class I teach out of my studio in Sausalito. I'm hoping to launch mid to late September. Please click link below if you would like to sign up to learn more
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Abstracting the Tuscan Landscape
Painting Retreat with Andrew Faulkner • April 23–30, 2026 • Chianti, Italy
✨ JOIN US
Join us in a 200-year-old Italian farmhouse for a week of expressive painting, vibrant color, and bold brushwork inspired by the olive groves, rolling hills, and golden light of Chianti.
This intimate workshop is designed for intermediate painters ready to push their work into more expressive, abstract territory—while soaking up the sights, flavors, and creative energy of Tuscany.
☕️ Cappuccinos, Chianti & Creativity
Imagine sipping morning cappuccinos before diving into a day of abstract painting with Andrew. You’ll enjoy:
5 full days of immersive instruction
3 relaxing morning yoga sessions
A castle wine tasting with a gastronomic lunch
A midweek free day to explore or rest
Fresh Italian meals prepared daily at the farmhouse
🎨 Painting & Sketching
Explore dynamic compositions from the Chianti landscape
Sketch and create color studies (including a digital demo)
Practice expressive brushwork and palette knife techniques
Refine color mixing and value organization
Learn how to know when your painting is done
🌿 Why This Workshop Is Unique
This isn’t a classroom—it’s a creative immersion in Tuscany. You’ll draw inspiration straight from the land and villages around you.
Andrew’s signature process—loose, fast, and intuitive—helps bypass creative blocks and opens the door to deeper exploration.
And this year, he’s teaming up with fellow artist and retreat co-founder Weatherly Stroh to create an even more enriching experience.
(next workshop not scheduled yet)
ABSTRACTING THE PORTUGESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH ANDREW FAULKNER
March 31 - April 7th, 2025
I’m thrilled to announce an immersive oil painting workshop in beautiful Portugal, organized by ARTfuel Studios. This retreat will take place at Quinta Camerena (https://www.quintacamarena.com/) in the picturesque region of Alentejo, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, making it the perfect backdrop for your artistic exploration.