A person with pink hair hanging a blue painting in an art gallery, surrounded by colorful floral paintings and cushions with tiger and sun designs on a beige sofa, with added illustrated flowers and yellow dots.
A person with pink hair hanging a blue painting in an art gallery, surrounded by colorful floral paintings and cushions with tiger and sun designs on a beige sofa, with added illustrated flowers and yellow dots.

THE COLORS OF MY STORY

Free Online Painting Workshop

Presented by the Looking Out Foundation
December 6, 2026 2-3:30pm PT

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An Intuitive Abstract Painting Workshop

LIVE | ONLINE | FREE

What if making art wasn’t about getting it right, but discovering what’s possible?

In the spirit of freedom and play, and in partnership with Brandi Carlile’s Looking Out Foundation, we’ll explore color and create abstract art with acrylics.

Inspired by music, storytelling, and creative expression, we’ll use color, words, and marks to create our own visual stories. We’ll see how just three colors can open up a world of possibilities through mixing, experimenting, and a little “Mother Color” magic.

This isn’t a step-by-step class where everyone makes the same painting. It’s an invitation to let go of perfectionism, trust your creative instincts, and discover the joy of making art without a plan.

No painting experience necessary! Beginners, seasoned artists, recovering perfectionists, and creative misfits are all welcome.

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A group of people holding canvases with colorful artwork, gathered in an indoor art studio. The image is decorated with illustrations of flowers and a colorful abstract painting with a microphone icon. The text says, "No Rules. No Perfection." and "Just you, the paint, and what wants to come through."
Seven women standing together in a room, smiling for a group photo. The background has light-colored walls and artwork.
Seven women standing together in a room, smiling for a group photo. The background has light-colored walls and artwork.
Assorted bottles of acrylic paint, including pink, white, and black, on a kitchen counter next to printed song lyrics and a sheet of paper.
Assorted bottles of acrylic paint, including pink, white, and black, on a kitchen counter next to printed song lyrics and a sheet of paper.
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A repeating pattern of colorful rainbow illustrations with pink outer arcs and multiple inner arcs in red, yellow, teal, and blue.

What to expect

Let's paint braver, not better!

I’ve been a devoted Brandi Carlile fan for over 20 years, and bringing that music into a shared painting experience still feels deeply special and a little surreal. There’s something powerful about letting songs, stories, and brushstrokes meet in the same space.

This workshop is all about joy, play, and creative release. I’m expecting plenty of laughter, a bit of beautiful chaos, community connection, and maybe even some singing, dancing, and full-on creative freedom.

After two sold-out Red Rocks workshop and two sold-out session as Brandi’s Mothership Festival in Florida, it’s become clear how magical this experience feels when we create together. The openness, the energy, the willingness to show up fully, it’s something I never take for granted.

What You’ll need

No fancy art supplies required. We’re keeping things simple, accessible, and fun!

  • Acrylic paint: Three colors you love, plus white, black, and one fluorescent or other bright color

  • Painting paper: Two sheets of heavyweight mixed-media or acrylic paper

  • Paintbrushes: 2-3 in various sizes

  • Something to write with: A pencil, crayon, or paint pen

  • An old gift card or plastic scraper: For spreading paint and making marks

  • A palette: A paper plate works great

  • Water and paper towels or a rag

  • Color-mixing paper: Once you register, you’ll receive a download of the two Color Discovery Lab worksheets. Print them to bring along, or use a few extra blank sheets for mixing experiments. Either works!

  • Optional mark-making tools: Bring any interesting tools you have lying around

Abstract colorful painting with a sticker of a quote that says "Forever only means we had a good run," a large orange flower with purple and pink details, and orange circle embellishments along the left side. The background has pastel and muted colors.
Abstract painting of a glass vase with colorful flowers and leaves, accompanied by a quote: "And I only had to lose my way to be found by you."
Group of young people participating in an art class, painting with various colors, led by an instructor with pink hair and a colorful apron, in a cozy, decorated art studio or cafe.
  • Drawing of an eye with a blue iris, a yellow pupil, pink surrounding area, and small yellow circles above it.

    “Joyful! Engaging! Full of spirit, energy, light, and happiness!

    This retreat was a gift that helped ignite the creative spark I was looking for. I leave wanting to learn more and ready to explore my next canvas. This class also made me reflect deep within my soul. ”

    — Shelley Michaels

  • Child's painted rainbow with pink, yellow, blue, and green colors.

    “I felt surrounded by people ready to create and express with joy and without judgment.”

    Becky was amazing and led us through the process with a light and loving heart. I adored her workshop space, my retreat mates, and just the whole vibe.”

    — Adam Gorman

Multiple colorful rainbow illustrations arranged in a row.