Scaling Up

Working Larger. Thinking Deeper.

A 5-Week Online Studio Seminar with Lisa Pressman

March 25, April 01, 08, 29, 2026

3:00 - 5:00pm EST

Reserve Your Place

If you’ve been working small — studies, fragments, explorations — and feel the pull toward something more substantial, this seminar is designed for that transition.

Working larger isn’t about enlarging what you already do. It’s about thinking differently. Structuring differently. Holding the surface with greater clarity and authority.

Scale changes the conversation.

Larger work exposes hesitation. It demands stronger composition, more intentional editing, and the ability to sustain energy across a broader field.

How We’ll Work

This is not a demo-based workshop. You should already have a working relationship with your materials.

Each session opens with focused visual references and guiding concepts, followed by sustained discussion around the work being made.

The emphasis is on:

  • Compositional structure

  • Surface development

  • Editing

  • The decisions that allow larger work to feel resolved rather than merely expanded

You will work between sessions and return with progress for continued refinement.

All sessions are recorded.

Who This is For

  • Artists comfortable with their materials

  • Artists ready to work 24x24 inches or larger

  • Artists seeking deeper refinement

  • Artists prepared to push beyond studies

This seminar assumes commitment, curiosity, and the willingness to sustain a larger conversation with your work.

  • "Lisa has an incredible gift for guiding artists toward clarity in their work. Through her mentorship, I was able to refine my visual voice and create a cohesive body of work that finally felt like me."

    —Bridgette G.

  • "Lisa's mentorship was a game-changer for my artistic career. Within months, I had gallery representation, a polished website, and a deeper understanding of my work. Her guidance was invaluable."

    —Sali S.

$595

Five 2-hour live sessions

Recorded access included

Enrollment limited to 10 artists.

Enter the Process

Lisa Pressman: Artist, Mentor, and Educator

My journey as an artist began early, surrounded by creative energy and the tactile beauty of materials. As a teenager, I was introduced to pottery, which sparked my curiosity about transformation—how raw materials could become something entirely new through exploration and process. This fascination deepened during my undergraduate studies, where I transitioned from ceramics to painting, discovering the power of layering, abstraction, and mark-making. That shift laid the foundation for my lifelong pursuit of art as both an expressive language and a space for discovery.

For over four decades, my work has been deeply rooted in curiosity, process, and emotional exploration. I see painting as an excavation—uncovering layers of memory, intuition, and feeling through color, texture, and materiality. My practice incorporates techniques such as layering, and stitching, engaging with the unpredictability of materials to create work that is both personal and universal. My paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, finding their place in private and public collections.

But beyond the studio, I am just as passionate about teaching as I am about creating. As an educator and mentor, I have guided countless artists through their own creative evolutions—helping them refine their voices, push past creative blocks, and build cohesive, meaningful bodies of work. My approach is intuitive and deeply personalized, meeting artists where they are and challenging them to go further. I believe in the power of process-driven discovery, where risk-taking leads to artistic breakthroughs and self-trust replaces hesitation.

Through international workshops, mentorship programs, and one-on-one guidance, I help artists uncover their true potential—not by imposing a formula, but by fostering the confidence to experiment, explore, and embrace their unique artistic path. Whether in my own practice or in my teaching, I bring an empathetic, supportive, and experience-driven approach to everything I do. Because at its core, art isn’t just about technique—it’s about uncovering something deeper, something only you can create.

Let’s find that together.

My Practice

My practice is rooted in curiosity and emotional expression, often incorporating rituals like layering, burning, and stitching. I describe my process as an “excavation,” uncovering hidden emotions and histories through paint. My work has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, and I have become a sought-after mentor known for my ability to inspire and transform my students.

My teaching philosophy emphasizes exploration and discovery. I believe in meeting artists where they are and helping them uncover their authentic voice. Whether through my workshops, mentorships, or my own practice, I bring a warm, empathetic, and insightful approach to everything I do.