Abstract Painting

This workshop will take you right from a blank canvas to fully realised works of art.

Through individual practice and demonstrations, you will explore the fundamental approaches to abstract painting, such as colour, line, scale and texture.

Working from photographs, objects and memory, you will be able to develop your own unique visual language and style in a fun and contemporary way.

This session is suitable for all levels, from absolute beginner to intermediate to advanced. 

Please find a list of the recommended materials for this workshop here.

About the tutor

Patrick Hickey is an artist and current PhD Researcher at Ulster University. Since graduating in 2015, he has continually exhibited his work throughout the UK and Ireland, with several solo exhibitions and notable group shows in The MAC, Belfast and Townhall, Cavan.

His work has been featured in The Irish Arts Review and through his PhD research, he has contributed to several publications, conferences and, notably, published a book chapter in The Routledge Companion to Irish Art (2025).

If you would like to see some of Patrick's work, check out his website: https://www.patrickhickeyartist.com