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Barbara Bailey-Porter – Small, Fast, Bold Landscapes (Online); Mondays, November 2-16, 2026

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Mediums: Oil or acrylic
Level: All levels welcome
Class Dates: Mondays, November 2-16, 2026
Class Times:
• 10:00 am-12:30 pm Pacific Time
• 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Eastern Time
• 6:00 pm-8:30 pm UK Time

Tired of overworking a small panel? Ready to trade hesitation for high-chroma energy? In this high-energy Zoom session, we’ll ditch the micro-details and lean into juicy brushwork, bold color mixing, and sometimes kinetic palette knife marks to capture the soul of a landscape in minutes.

Plus, we’ll demystify how to finish strong: choosing and presenting your finished gem so it looks gallery-ready.

What We’ll Cover

  • The Quick-Draw Mindset: Editing out the noise and locking onto value and shape fast.
  • Color with Confidence: Mixing vibrant colors that vibrate instead of turning to mud.
  • The Final Polish: Framing tips and hardware tricks to make small art command a big presence.

Class Snapshot

  • Format: Live via Zoom (paint-along moments)
  • Medium: Oil or acrylic (use what you love!)
  • Surface Size: Small boards/panels (e.g., 6×8 or 8×10 recommended)
  • Vibe: Fast, fearless, and fun

“Great small paintings aren’t smaller versions of big paintings—they’re little punches of pure energy.”

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$225.00

Barbara Bailey-Porter is a California-based painter whose lifelong practice began in the Santa Cruz Mountains, shaped by a creative upbringing and early artistic influences. She holds a BA from the University of California, Santa Cruz and an MFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Known for her plein air landscapes and figurative work, Bailey-Porter has also evolved toward a vibrant abstract style defined by layered color, expressive line and an intuitive, responsive process. Her work draws on years of representational training while embracing spontaneity and experimentation.

Alongside her studio practice, she has had an extensive teaching career and is also an art therapist, reflecting her belief in the transformative power of art. Her paintings are widely exhibited and held in collections across the United States and Canada.

About This Online Class:

  • This class is taught live via Zoom. To take this class, you need a microphone and camera enabled computer OR an iPad /smart tablet OR a smart phone (android or IOS) and a strong internet connection.
  • You will have access to a private class message board on our website where you can share work, comment and ask questions. (Exact use of the message board, critique of student work and general class format is at the discretion of the instructor, please check course description for details.)
  • Class will be recorded and recordings expire one year after the final day of the course.
  • Participants will receive an email with the Zoom link and class details 5-7 days before the class starts (don’t forget to check your junk folder). Zoom link will also be posted in the class message board. Check your confirmation email for a message board link or visit your Online Classrooms to find all your active classes.

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