IN PERSON WORKSHOPS


  • APRIL 2026 (Portland, OR) 5 day intensive painting workshop - at jesse reno's portland studio - APRIL 8-12th - Freedom to Create - details and signup click here ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT

  • june 2026 (Portland, OR) 3 day intensive painting workshop - at jesse reno's portland studio - june 12-14th - Freedom to Create - details and signup click here ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT

  • august 2026 (Edmonds, WA) 3 day intensive painting workshop - at ARTWORKS (hosted by Lynn Hanson Gallery - August 29-30th - Freedom to Create - details and signup click here

  • sept 2026 (Portland, OR) 3 day painting workshop - freedom to create - art and soul - Mon/Tue/Wed Sept 14-16 9:00 - 4:30 - details and signup click here

  • sept 2026 (Portland, OR) 1 day primitive printing workshop - art and soul - Friday Sept 18 9:00 - 4:30 - ancient faces - details and signup click here


    • quick process video with explination


    meet the teacher 8min video





    Online workshops

  • online courses open for registration - REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE


    • In person workshops


  • come paint with me in my personal studio. With a daily schedule of demonstration and lecture. each day will include various painting demos on techniques, and engagements in the creative process. we will combine these lessons to create pieces rich in variation, and ideas that enocurage dialogue within the work. through the process we will learn to let mistakes lead us forward rather than stop us. rather than struggling with an idea we learn to recompose and reconceptualize our path. collisions and detours will lead us to a new, richer understanding.

    - REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE







  • come paint with me in my personal studio. With a daily schedule of demonstration and lecture. each day will include various painting demos on techniques, and engagements in the creative process. we will combine these lessons to create pieces rich in variation, and ideas that enocurage dialogue within the work. through the process we will learn to let mistakes lead us forward rather than stop us. rather than struggling with an idea we learn to recompose and reconceptualize our path. collisions and detours will lead us to a new, richer understanding.

    - REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE







  • This is an open level class. its perfect for any level - there is plenty to be learned by those who are full time artists and teachers. it is also accessable and understandable to those who have never drawn mixed color or painted before. A mix of demonstration, lecture and hands on painting will introduce students to my ideas, techniques and the concepts that motivate my work. this class is perfect for students who want to loosen up. learn to not be afraid to make mistakes, to learn that you dont need to know how to draw mix color or paint to be a painter. its about having fun expressing yourself and learning to change direction. just because you start painting something doesnt mean thats what you have to finish. i teach you to find new direction and excitement to keep the process moving in unexpected ways. so much of the best work happens on accident.

    - REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE






  • This class is open to all levels including those who have never painted before. each day will include various painting demos on techniques, and engagements in the creative process. we will combine these lessons to create pieces rich in variation, and ideas that enocurage dialogue within the work.

    - REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE






  • This class is open to all levels including those who have never painted before. Using block printing as a base for creation we will experiment with new techniques for creating primitive faces.

    - REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE






    • click the image above to see my talk at the national art eductors association in chicago - its an our long talk i gave on how i became a self supported artist - it will give you a great insight to my ideas, and how i got here.


Click the video above to see an Oregon Public Broadcasting feature about my classes






  • Video of recent workshops at my new studio in Portland, OR




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    WHAT TO EXPECT...

    The techniques and underlying ideas focus on staying expressed within our process. not worrying about making mistakes rather learning to adapt fix and use our mistakes to create images that would otherwise not be possible. building a flow that teaches us to observe and follow freely based on our feelings about our work. teaching us to change directions to find new and unimaginable outcomes. a process built on experimentation and exploration.

    Click the image below to watch a video that will give you a good idea of my teaching style. in this video i discuss my motivations and ideas while working on a 8x12ft painting taking you through my process.









    Visit my youtube channel to view more interviews and videos showing my process.


    STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

    "Working with Jesse gets my creative juices flowing. He reminds me to dance with the paint, not to force a solution on the painting, but to respond to a combination of what is within me and what emerges on the canvas. Jesse's unique approach to life and painting inspire me to be more appreciative and curious about what I will discover next with the brush. He reminds me to be fascinated, patient, strong, gentle, delighted, and bold." - Jacqui Beck

    "I have taken 4 workshops with Jesse-each one I gained RENEWED perspective on approaching paintings from an "UNPLANNED" approach. He uses a variety of creative prompts, mark making, and exercise to jump start the creative process. I enjoyed his mix of class techniques-fast paced prompts, live demonstrations, and plenty of time to work independently with his guidance and input. Along with strengthening my painting techniques, I have also applied his techniques to my art journaling and have gained a new found trust in the creative process" - Jo K. Quetsch

    "I've taken both a two day and a five day class with Jesse. The two day class gave me all the basics of his process. I credit him with being the person who got me painting. The five day class not only helped me to better understand his process, but it also made me be more aware of the choices - in particular, the choices I make regarding "contrast" in my paintings - in color, intensity, size and texture. The structure of his classes, with both demo time and work time keep things moving and allow plenty of time for questions and practice. His way of talking aloud while he is painting is really a helpful teaching tool. Jesse is funny and supportive. He understands that art is life and life is art. I loved painting with him!" - Samyak Yamauchi

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