COURSE DESCRIPTION

Join me for this beautiful creative experience as we explore the art of painting expressive flowers in oils (or acrylics). Every lesson is rich in content and inspiration, encouraging you to express what you see and feel.


This preview of Floret includes three beautiful lessons on painting backgrounds on canvas or paper to photograph flowers with your camera or phone. I will share my tips on creating pleasing, artistic, and original floral photographs to inspire your artwork.


In addition to the three lessons, I've included the art supply video for the FULL COURSE and a beautiful digital workbook to give you an in-depth view of the lessons in Floret. The workbook will be available for download in the Full version of the course.


More details about the Full Course:


I will take you through the basics of painting with oils using non-toxic solvents and pigments as you develop a lush color palette to use throughout the course. Oil painting doesn't have to be overwhelming, and I will break down the lessons into manageable steps, along with easy clean-up. 


The color section will include a short lesson on giving your acrylic paintings the look of an oil painting. You can do the class in acrylic or any medium you choose.


You will learn to mix gorgeous glazes, like the old masters, creating a beautiful veil of transparent color to paintings. You won't be able to help but fall in love with this forgiving and beautiful medium.

 

In this class, I will share foundational elements of style that will bring beauty, mood, and drama to your paintings. I will also share all my expressive painting techniques, which have grown from experimentation and exploration.


Your art should be an individual interpretation of your subject, whether it is florals, landscapes, objects, or people. Creating art is more than just a good technique; it is finding the courage to look deeper into yourself and your subject to find the truth you want to express through your artwork. When you do this, your painting will genuinely reflect who you are and draw your viewer into your beautiful world.

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Instructor(s)

About Me Renee Mueller

Thank you for choosing to take my class, I'm so thrilled and honored that you're here. I want to tell you a little about me. I hold a BFA from the University of Michigan where I studied Art History, Dance, and Choreography. I danced professionally and had the honor of teaching dance at the University of Michigan's Musical Theater and Theater Departments. Most of my life has been spent in the dance studio and the theater. Because of this, I have had the privilege to work with many talented dancers, costume designers, set designers, lighting designers, and musicians. One of the many things that I learned from this experience in the performing arts was to honor your ideas and devote yourself to a subject. Also, to share, support, and collaborate. Once I decided to "exit stage left", it was challenging to find another creative outlet. Like many of us, I loved to draw, paint and create as a child, but never really invested a tremendous amount of time in cultivating that practice. About 10 years ago I began drawing again and decided to commit to a daily practice. I was challenged and inspired!. So, I continue to practice, experiment with materials, and allow my ideas to guide me through the process. When creating art, I draw upon the many methods I learned as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Research, gathering inspiration, honoring my point of view, and sharing ideas. It is my hope that by sharing my creative practices, my process, techniques and what inspires me, you will find something that works for you.