Flowers Deconstructed: Abstract Florals with Paint

Creative Spark Session: Flowers Deconstructed

Discover how to turn everyday floral photographs into expressive mixed-media abstractions. In this self-paced course, you’ll learn how to transform an ordinary garden photo into fresh, layered compositions using paint, carbon paper, and pastel. This process encourages play, experimentation, and the freedom to create unique visual inspiration within your sketchbook.

✨ Instant Access — Self-Study Course

This class is suitable for all levels — whether you’re new to mixed media or an experienced creative looking for fresh inspiration.

 In This Session, You’ll Learn:

• How to work from a photograph taken in your garden (or on your phone) as a starting point
• Techniques to abstract with paint, creating new compositions by subtracting and recreating imagery
• How to use carbon paper abstraction for bold, unexpected marks
• Simple ways to add pastel for experimentation and layered effects
• Methods to spark ideas and inspiration inside your sketchbook

 Techniques Taught:

• Abstraction through subtraction and re-composition with paint
• Incorporating carbon transfer techniques for expressive mark-making
• Experimenting with pastels over mixed media for depth and vibrancy
• Using sketchbook play to generate new creative ideas
• Working with expressive line and shape
• Building layers in your sketchbook
• Exploring abstraction through deconstruction

About Creative Spark Sessions

Creative Spark Sessions are short, focused classes designed to ignite your creativity and help you explore playful techniques in your sketchbook or art journal. Each session includes:

• Instant access — start creating right away
• Self-study format — learn at your own pace
• 2 downloadable video lessons (edited so there’s no wasted time)
• PDF download with supply list & notes
• Lifetime access to all materials

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