Fast Lane Abstraction Intensive with Michael Ottersen (Monday through Friday)

Get ready to shift into high gear with this high-energy summer workshop focused on quick, intuitive strategies for creating abstract art. Over the course of the week, you’ll explore the power of speed as you choose to work in painting, drawing—or a fusion of both. Your goal? To tap into raw emotion, fleeting memories, spontaneous process, and unfiltered thought.

In this class, speed isn’t just a technique—it’s the theme. Our motto: "Paint or draw first, think later." Let go of overthinking and lean into instinct. Abstraction thrives when you trust your gut, and sometimes the most compelling work comes from impulse, not deliberation.

No matter your natural pace, you’ll be encouraged to loosen up, move fast, and break free from tired habits. Running shoes and headbands optional—but a readiness to push your practice into the fast lane is a must.

Ready to meet the bold, instinct-driven artist inside you? The countdown’s on. Let’s make art at the speed of inspiration.

Beep beep—your inner roadrunner awaits!

Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.