Visionary Storytelling - A 2 Day Painting Workshop
January 10th + 11th, 2026
Let’s dive into visionary storytelling that moves souls..
Want to bring your visionary language to the next level? In this 2 day creative workshop, Adrianne will lead participants through a series of skill development exercises focused on mastering our visionary storytelling in our paintings. We will work through principles of world-building, storytelling, emotion, and composition that make our visionary worlds feel truly captivating.
This workshop will focus on concept phases of visual story development, pushing artists to go deeper with their visioning process, which ultimately improves results of the final painting they create.
Workshops are always open for artists of all levels, but this one will cover more intermediate+ material.
Workshop will take place at The Boulder School Of Fine Art in Boulder, Colorado, on January 10th + 11th, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM both days.
12 person capacity.
Participants Will Learn:
Embodiment of story, pre-compositional visioning
Principles of narrative surrealism, weaving myth, symbol, and story together effectively
Compositional exploration: thumbnailing, dynamic story development
Color and light as mood-weavers in storytelling
Materials list:
A few small prepared surfaces such as a wood panel or canvas (suggested size 8.5"x11"), or a canvas paper pad.
sketchbook, pencils and drawing tools
Any inspired reference material related to the visionary stories you are wanting to tell
Preferred set of oil or acrylic paints.
Recommended colors: (Bring any colors to this particular workshop, but a small spectrum is recommended! Here are the colors I typically have on hand:) Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium yellow, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red, Thio Violet, Alizirin Crimson, Manganese Blue Hue or Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Ultramarine Violet, Paynes Gray, Cobalt Turquoise Light, Sap Green, Pthalo Blue, Pthalo Green, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber.
If painting in oil: odorless and/or natural solvent such as Turpenoid Natural Or Natural Earth Paint Eco-Solve
If painting in oil: blending medium such as Winsor & Newton Blending & Glazing Medium, refined linseed oil, walnut oil, or blending oil of choice.
If painting in acrylic: water dish and/or cup.
Palette or palette box (Recommended: https://a.co/d/gMCEviU), palette sponge if painting in acrylic
Palette paper
Palette knife (size 1 or 2 should be sufficient)
Preferred set of paint brushes. Recommended: Flats, rounds, and/or filberts, set of 5-7, fine detail (-0-5) to reasonably large (12-14), but most used will be medium range (6-10). (Note: Sizes are not standard across manufacturers.)
Clip on painting light to light your workspace.
Paint rags
Other Prep:
Please bring any materials that you may need for extra protection: aprons, nitrile gloves, etc.
Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to set up and settle in.