Spring Botanicals Reverse Painting w/Jennifer Penick

In this hands-on workshop, instructor Jennifer Wilkin Penick will guide you through the exciting and expressive technique of reverse painting. You'll how to use a mixture of acrylic paint and collage to create depth and unexpected beauty.

We’ll begin by brainstorming botanical shapes and silhouettes, with optional templates available for those who prefer a starting point. From there, you’ll experiment with collage elements and acrylic paint, building rich textures and bold contrasts to create a truly one-of-a-kind composition. This process encourages play, intuition, and exploration - no two pieces alike.

All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Whether you’re brand new to creative projects or are a seasoned creative, this workshop offers a relaxed environment to explore a new technique and play with spring botanicals for the sake of creativity!

Jennifer studied studio art as an undergraduate student and earned an MA in (Italian) Art History. Her artwork has been exhibited in Rome, Italy; Portland, Oregon; Arlington, Virginia; and Washington, DC. In addition to being a practicing artist, she teaches at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington and has been a Visual-Artist-in-Residence with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Arts & Humanities Program since 2018.

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