Stories Told Simply and Expressively - Acrylic Painting with Jay Finger

Termin:
Fr., 26.06.2026 bis So., 28.06.2026

Dauer:
3 Tage

Zeiten:
Fri–Sun, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., including a 1.5-hour lunch break

Ort:
Pöllauer Tal Nature Park Meeting point: 9:00 a.m. in front of
the Pöllau Tourist Office

Zielgruppe:
Beginners, intermediate learners, adults, teens aged 13 and older

Workshop Description:

We want to tell a story through painting, leaving plenty of room for interpretation so that viewers can find their own meanings.

We start with the atmosphere: Where should the story begin? Who or what is it about? Are we taking this journey together, or do we already have a destination in mind? We use photos and newspaper clippings as our starting point, as well as items you bring yourself or materials from the artist’s collection. These are spontaneously transformed into generous, expressive compositions using acrylic paints to hint at a story. This requires a willingness to take risks with abstraction, and the goal is to discover and let your own visual language flow, rather than creating a photorealistic depiction.

"As the course instructor, I’ll guide you by offering general tips on composition, color choice, and technique.”

Here are some photos from the Atelierklasse 2025!

Please bring:

The following list of materials is intended as a suggestion. You are welcome to bring your own painting and drawing supplies to supplement this list.

Sketchpad: A3 or larger
Graphite or pencil: 3B–6B
Charcoal
Kneaded eraser, regular eraser
Pastel fixative
Canvas: pre-primed canvases for serial work in variable, individual sizes
Paints: (Amsterdam) Acrylic, Titanium White (225–500 ml), Mixed White (preferably 500 ml), Carmine Red, Magenta, Vermilion, Dark Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Cyan Blue, Light Ochre, Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Ivory Black
Acrylic medium (transparent gesso)
Brushes and palette knives: Flat and round bristle brushes, flat and round synthetic hair brushes, flat priming brushes, larger and smaller artist’s palette knives. Additionally:
Workwear: Overalls or painter’s smock
FFP3 mask (we also provide these at cost price if needed)
Plenty of painting rags/cloths: no paper towels!
Your own flash-free photography equipment (optional)
Sketches (can serve as a reference)

Cost:

€ 380,-

The Artist:

Jay Finger Born in Los Angeles,

1976–1986: Studied sculpture in Northridge, graphic design in Santa Monica, and architecture (B.A.) at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona1980–1989: Senior Designer at The Nadel Partnership, Los Angeles1989–1996: Architect at Karl Schmucker+Partner, MannheimShifted her professional focus to painting2008 Moved to ViennaSince 2015 Member of the Künstlerbund Klosterneuburg.

"I seek answers in my work, explore questions, and try to form and articulate my own opinion on how we can move forward and evolve. And I try to find the silver lining on the horizon.”

Selected Exhibitions:

Galerie Gans, Vienna • "Animals and Creatures… and Everything That Crawls and Flies,” ARTS Galerie at the Konzerthaus, Ziersdorf •
"Artists from Klosterneuburg,” art 3 Galerie, Vienna
"Art Against Violence,” curated by Kleine Galerie, Vienna • "Why Does the World Eat the Way It Does?,” Künstlerbund Klosterneuburg, Orangery at Schloss Hof
Art Auction of the ‘Auf Augenhöhe’ Association," Musensaal Albertina, Vienna
"Charity Art Auction, ‘A Chance for Happiness’,” Dorotheum, UNESCO Club Vienna

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