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.


The class begins with painting beautiful 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.


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. 


Included in the color section will be a  short lesson on how to give 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 share foundational elements of style that will bring beauty, mood, and drama to your paintings. I will share all my expressive painting techniques that 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 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.

Registration Price

$98 

All lessons are pre-recorded and have lifetime access.



About This Course


Immediate Access


7+ Hours of Content

Registration Price: $98

Instructor: Renee Mueller

Self-paced class with lifetime access

Bonus: A beautiful downloadable workbook


Techniques Taught:

  • Paint beautiful backgrounds on canvas or paper to photograph flowers with your phone or camera.
  • Tips on creating pleasing and artistic floral photographs for inspiration.
  • Creative approaches to using your photos as references in your work,
  • Learn to mix oil or acrylic paint from Non-Toxic Pigments (optional - I mainly use paint from the tube during the class.
  • Tips and Resources for Non-Toxic Solvents, Mediums, and Pigments.
  • Helpful tips on cleaning up after an oil painting session.
  • Expressive Charcoal Floral Drawing Lesson that will become another authentic source of inspiration.
  • Create beautiful and dramatic atmospheric backgrounds in your floral paintings.
  • Work on a series of paintings to further develop your artistic style.
  • Mix glazes like the Old Masters to bring mood and drama to your paintings.
  • Tips on how the foundational elements of style can elevate your paintings.
  • A Downloadable workbook with photos, resources, recipes, and thoughts to inspire your work.

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Floret | Free Art Supply Video

MY THOUGHTS ON ART SUPPLIES
 
It is easy to get swept away with art supplies, especially when you begin a new class. 
 
Do you need everything on the list?
Not at all! 
 
Please feel free to substitute any color, brand, or supply for something you already have. I've made my best discoveries through substitution.
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A detailed art supply video for the class is now 
a free lesson.





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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.