This class is a playful exploration of painting through experimentation, layering, and mixed media techniques. Using acrylic as a flexible starting point, we’ll build surfaces with a variety of materials and processes, allowing texture, accident, and discovery to shape the work. Students will explore how abstract elements can interact with observed imagery, moving freely between representation and invention. Class Level: Intermediate to Advanced. More info: jjordanbruns@gmail.com; jjbruns.com/class-notes/abstract-representation/. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions.