V. Maldonado
V. Maldonado is a multidisciplinary artist, freelance curator, and writer who lives and works in Portland, OR. Born in Changuitirio, Michoacán, Mexico, Maldonado grew up in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California in a family of migrant field laborers. They received their MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and are represented by Froelick Gallery in Portland, OR.
Maldonado’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Portland Art Museum, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon, the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Fine Art Houston, and the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem, OR
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V.'s Upcoming Workshops
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Level III
Students have formal training in critical issues of 2-D art making, experience with public critiques and a solid portfolio of their artwork.
Jul 27 - 31, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Abstraction: A Process-Oriented Approach
V. Maldonado
Tuition $1,295
Code D0917-26
This intermediate-to-advanced painting workshop focuses on developing an abstract language through the exploration of various water-based painting methods. While some students may be looking to shift into abstraction from a representational practice, other participants who have experience creating abstract paintings are encouraged to bring deeper focus and consistency to their imagery and approach. Prompts are provided to foster new ways to develop mark, surface, expression and meaningful color choices.