Ready to create abstract art that feels true to you — without leaving home?

INTRODUCING:

Oil and Cold Wax Abstract
Painting Virtual Retreat Replays


 A 5-day creative immersion you can access at home, on your schedule. 
 

Explore a self-paced series of studio sessions—recorded from my in-person retreat in Naxos, Greece—to guide you through my oil & cold wax techniques, layered abstracts, and creative blueprint.

Everything You Love About a Retreat — From the Comfort of Home

 This beautifully designed, on-demand experience brings the essence of my Greek Island retreat to you — complete with immersive video lessons, inspiring artistic guidance, and a taste of Greek culture.

You’ll learn new techniques, build a powerful series of abstract paintings, and reconnect with your creative joy — all without leaving home.

Here's what you'll get:

 Five Days of Previously Recorded Immersive Video Lessons 

I’ll guide you through five full days of in-depth video lessons, all filmed live during my retreat in the Greek Islands. You’ll get:

  • Two lessons per day (about 3 hours total daily)

  • Step-by-step instruction in oil & cold wax, layering, mark-making, abstract composition, color mixing, and design

  • A daily project to help you apply what you’re learning in real time

 A List of Recommended Tools and Materials  

I’ll give you a thoughtfully curated supply list so you can feel confident and prepared from day one. You’ll get:

  • The exact brushes and surfaces I use in the lessons

  • My favorite brands of oil paints and cold wax

  • A variety of mark-making tools I personally recommend

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Experience Greece — From Anywhere

 

Step into the Greek Islands through the replay recordings and behind-the-scenes moments captured during the retreat.
  • Meet Costantinos, a local vintner making wine on his grandmother’s land
  • Watch Tom, a marble sculptor from Switzerland, at work with rare Naxian marble
  • Join Chef Joseph from Athens as he introduces traditional Greek food
  • Explore the whitewashed alleyways and marble streets of Naxos’s old town, Chora
This is more than a course. It’s an immersive creative + cultural experience.

For artists of all levels — beginners to advanced — who want to go dive deeper in their practice.

 
 

What You’ll Be Learning Inside the Retreat:


I’ll guide you through the “how” and the “why” — so you’re not just following steps, but building real artistic skill and confidence.

Techniques We’ll Explore:


I’ll walk you through some of my favorite methods for creating rich, expressive abstract art, including:

  • Building up initial layers for depth and adding texture

  • Working with opaque vs. transparent paint

  • Expressive mark making techniques

  • Incorporating shapes and stencils

  • Painting with a brayer or squeegee instead of a brush

  • Creating a veil of color for atmospheric moods

  • Making a homemade printing press for unexpected effects

  • Using Citrasolve for reduction techniques

Design Principles We'll Apply:


We’ll also dive into some of the core elements that are guaranteed to make your abstract art really shine:

  • Building abstract compositions that are both strong and successful

  • Using the Rule of Thirds effectively

  • Creating movement across the canvas

  • Establishing focal points that guide the eye

  • Understanding why value is key to clarity and drama

  • Adding places of rest to balance your piece

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At the end of our time together, you’ll have a small series of powerful abstract pieces — created step by step using everything you’ve learned and practiced!

Why You'll Love This Virtual Experience:

🎨 Learn from home, on your own time
🎨 Get the same high-quality lessons as the in-person retreat, from the comfort of your home!
🎨 Move beyond creative blocks and into momentum
🎨 Build skills that will last long after your completion of the course

Hi, I'm Lisa!

I'm the founder of Lisa Mann Fine Art. With over 30 years as an educator, counselor, working artist, and gallery owner, I've crafted a unique system to empower artists and aspiring artists to paint with passion and beauty, no matter their level of experience. This journey connects you to your voice and the wider world. My award-winning paintings grace international galleries, and my sun-soaked studio and gallery in the Greek Islands inspire countless visitors. What's truly magical is seeing my students become award-winning artists themselves. Have you ever wondered if you could unlock your true artistic potential? Embrace the possibility and let’s begin this transformative journey together. Your artistic adventure starts here!

 

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Testimonials from past retreat attendees:

 

My hopes were wildly surpassed. Not only was the content amazing, Lisa is a phenomenal teacher and connector. We all had such a great time and I feel like I have made lifelong friends. 

Virginia D.

 


I had never taken a painting class like this before and I was still able to learn and create alongside seasoned artists. Lisa masterfully created an environment where everyone felt successful and supported. 

- Merideth C. 

 You don’t have to get on a plane to have a breakthrough in your art.
Let this be your retreat — from right where you are. 

     Virtual Retreat    

$110

 

🎨 5 Days of Video Lessons

🎨 A List of Recommended Tools and Materials

 

 LIFETIME ACCESS TO THE CONTENT 
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