Second Fridays
Online Critique Group

Meetup via Zoom
10am–12pm Eastern Time

Six Months, Six participants
Dates:
July 10
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11

This is a small, supportive online critique group for abstract artists who want thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and regular connection.

Do you paint regularly but sometimes feel unsure how to move a painting forward?

Are you looking for fresh perspective on your work without the pressure of a formal academic critique?

Would you benefit from a small group of like-minded artists who meet regularly to talk about process, possibilities, and next steps?

Join me for a six-month online critique experience designed to support your creative practice in a thoughtful, encouraging way.

We will meet on the second Friday of each month via Zoom to look at and discuss each participant’s work. Before each session, you’ll email Heather up to three images of your artwork for group discussion.

This group is limited to approximately six participants so each artist has time and space for meaningful feedback.

This is best suited for abstract artists, especially those working in acrylic but also can work for mixed media, collage, watercolor, or oil.

Rather than focusing on what is “wrong” with a piece, our conversations will center on what is already working, what possibilities may exist for taking the work further, and how each artist can develop greater trust in their own instincts and voice. Sometimes we simply need confirmation that a piece is finished.

Over six months, the group naturally develops connection and familiarity. It becomes inspiring to witness each person’s growth, challenges, experiments, and evolving body of work.

Participants should:

• Have basic Zoom skills

• Be able to photograph artwork clearly

• Be comfortable emailing images before each session

• Be open to discussing their own work and offering supportive feedback to others

Attendance

Please sign up only if you expect to attend the live sessions, with perhaps one absence if necessary. If you miss a session, you may still submit your images and watch the recording afterward.

All sessions are recorded and will remain available to participants indefinitely.

Testimonials

Here are what participants from another cohort are saying:

“I have taken many classes with Heather Neilson over the years that have helped me grow as an abstract artist.  One of the most important classes has been the critique and discussion group that meets once a month with six people. We each submit three pieces of art and critique and discuss each other’s work. This has had tremendous value in teaching me what to look for in paintings on the many levels of value,  shapes, color, composition, and overall emotional appeal. Heather leads the group in both discussion and helping guide us to the realization that we are all in the process of creating beautiful art unique to each of us. I highly recommend participating in this class with Heather”. - Lari

“Heather Neilson’s online crit group has broadened my approach to my abstract painting practice. In Crit Group I receive thoughtful, expert feedback on my own work and even better I experience the techniques and processes of other artists.  Crit Group has deepened my understanding of abstraction in unexpected ways and keeps me focused on my creative path. Every session leaves me inspired, challenged, more confident and excited to get back to painting.” - Andrew

Cancellation Policy

• Up to 7 days before start of first session - Refund minus $20 fee

• Less than 7 days before start of first session - No refunds or credits