Event: Art Talk with Mitchell Albala

Seeds of Abstraction

Tuesday, March 31, 7:00PM
FREE, register below

We all know an abstract painting when we see one, but what makes us read it that way? Landscape painter, instructor, and bestselling author Mitchell Albala discusses how the formal elements of any painting–like shape, color, pattern, and composition, are prioritized differently in abstract and semi-abstract paintings than they are in representational works.

Mitch’s presentation is ideal for all art lovers, collectors, and those who want to gain a fresh understanding into where representation leaves off and abstraction begins. Join for this a slide presentation and discussion, including original works available for viewing.

Mitchell Albala Bio:
Mitchell Albala is an award-winning landscape painter, workshop instructor, and author. His semi-abstract and atmospheric landscapes have been exhibited nationally and are represented in corporate and private collections. He is also the author of two of the best-selling books on landscape painting in the nation: “Landscape Painting: Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice”; and “The Landscape Painter’s Workbook: Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color. He also hosts a popular painting blog, which is one of Feedspot.com’s “60 Best Painting Blogs and Websites in 2026.” See more of his work at his website: mitchalbala.com.