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SEEING IN ABSTRACT
with SANDY WHITBY
SAAL+M Artist of the Year 2026

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Seeing in Abstract: Three-Hour Workshop

September 25th - 10AM - 1PM

Semmes Studio, San Antonio Art League 

Tuition $65 - Limit Eight


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Sandy Whitby, Artist of the Year,  Invites You!

Discover abstraction by noticing elements such as line, shape, color, texture, rhythm, contrast, and negative space in both artwork and the ordinary world, with the goal is to experiment and discover.
We’ll take a walk-through of my exhibition — so we can discuss the elements that you see within some of the paintings.

Noticing is such an important part of all artistic pursuits, so we’ll spend some time walking around the area looking for examples of “found abstraction.”  The photos we take on our phones will be the inspiration for creating our own abstract compositions when we return to the studio.

This workshop will be an introduction of how we can learn to see differently, use our intuition and play skills to create work that truly is an expression of who  we are – mistakes and all. It’s time to learn to play again!  
About Your Instructor:
Sandy Whitby is a San Antonio–based abstract artist and the San Antonio Art League + Museum’s Artist of the Year. With a background in fine art, graphic design, and illustration, she creates bold, richly textured paintings shaped by color, movement, and intuitive composition. Her decades-long practice reflects a deep commitment to creative exploration and expressive freedom.

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Suggested Materials for Students to Bring:

•    Several sheets of heavy, inexpensive paper
•    Acrylic or tempera paints
•    Three to five colors, plus black and white
•    Two or three brushes in different sizes
•    Pencil or black marker
•    Water container
•    Paper towels
•    An old gift card or cardboard scraper
•    Painter’s tape
•    Smartphone or tablet
•    Apron or work shirt





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    • ABOUT SAALM
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    • OUR LIBRARY
    • ARTTRUCK
    • NEWSLETTERS
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • DOCENTS
    • VOLUNTEERS
    • ARTIST OF THE YEAR
    • MEMBER ARTISTS' WEBSITES
    • YOUNG ARTISTS
    • DIRECTORY
    • ARTIST MEMBER GUIDELINES FOR GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP >
      • MEMBERS GALLERY GUIDELINES2
      • SMALL WORKS GIFT SHOP GUIDELINES
  • EXHIBITIONS
    • ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2026
    • CALLS FOR ENTRY >
      • WONDER
    • OUR MEMBERS GALLERY & GIFT SHOP >
      • MEMBERS GALLERY
      • SAALM SMALL WORKS GIFT SHOP
  • DAVIS GALLERY
    • THE DAVIS GALLERY
    • DAVIS GALLERY INSIGHTS
    • THE WILDFLOWER COMPETITION
    • EXHIBITION CATALOG
  • EVENTS
    • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    • INHOUSE CALENDAR
  • WORKSHOPS AT THE SEMMES
    • AISTUDIO
    • ABSTRACT
    • JOURNALS
    • TEACH AT SEMMES STUDIO
  • VISUAL VERSES POETRY
  • HAYSBRIDGE