Abstract Art Workshop: Unlock Your Creative Flow

Hi, I’m Wendy Fay Cohen – abstract artist, teacher, and creative guide.My journey into art started from a deep yearning to express the unspoken – a need to explore feeling, movement, and inner truth through colour, texture, and form. Though I’ve always had a creative spirit, it wasn’t until a pivotal point in my adult life that I fully committed to painting. Art became my sanctuary, my form of meditation, and a way of connecting with others beyond words.I work primarily in abstract expressionism because it gives me the freedom to explore intuition, emotion, and spontaneity. Each brushstroke is a conversation with the canvas – a chance to tap into something both personal and universal. What fuels my passion is the transformative power of art: not just for me, but for those I teach.Why do I love teaching? Because it lights me up.There’s nothing quite like watching someone reconnect with their creative self – especially if they thought they “weren’t artistic” or hadn’t picked up a brush in years. My teaching style is encouraging, intuitive, and grounded in years of experience. I focus on process, not perfection. Whether I’m guiding a total beginner or an experienced painter wanting to loosen up, I help people find freedom in their mark-making and confidence in their unique voice.A few things you might not know about me or my work:I’ve been painting professionally for over 20 years and have exhibited in over 50 solo and group shows across Australia.My work has been collected nationally and internationally, and I’ve been featured in publications such as Art/Edit and Inside Interior.I hold a Diploma in Fine Arts and am constantly deepening my practice through workshops, residencies, and collaboration.I’ve taught hundreds of students – from intimate studio workshops to corporate team-building sessions – and have facilitated art sessions for community programs, schools, and retreat spaces.I believe art is for everyone. My classes are inclusive, nurturing, and focused on helping people trust their instincts.When I’m not in the studio or teaching, you’ll find me walking in nature, gathering inspiration from textures, patterns, and the ever-changing light. Creativity is more than a career for me – it’s a way of life, and I feel incredibly lucky to share it with others.Let’s paint together – and see where your creativity can take you.