Course Description
Imagine that exquisite moment of stepping into the flow of creativity and making beautiful art with meaning—feeling confident that your creative process will lead you to the art you're meant to create.
But how do you get there?
Maybe you’ve followed art lessons step by step, diligently practicing the technique, and the results are beautiful, but you feel something is missing. Or, you have taken countless classes from amazing artists whose style you love; however, you don't feel you have an unmistakable artistic style.
Maybe you have so many beautiful ideas floating through your mind that you finally think it’s time to make your creative mark through your art.
I invite you to join me for
F O U N D
A beautiful, Intensive online creative experience where we connect to what makes us unique and create art filled with beauty and truth!
IMMEDIATE ACCESS
$298
More About The Workshop
I invite you to look at this workshop as a road map that you can use time and again throughout your artistic journey. It will keep you grounded and bring clarity to your creative vision. Think of it as your North Star, which will guide you and give you the confidence to finally free your artistic voice!
Every week, for five weeks, I will walk alongside you through a series of creative sessions that will help you laser focus on the elements of your style, choice of subject matter, mediums, sources of inspiration, and how to choose an idea (or two).
In this workshop, I will take you by the hand and share the discoveries that have allowed me to create from a sacred place filled with beauty and truth. I will show you how to make space for your big beautiful ideas and create art that you genuinely love.
I believe this workshop will guide you to embrace your gorgeous and powerful creative spirit. It is time to honor your gifts and commit to creating art as only you can. You are filled with so many beautiful creative ideas; imagine what it will feel like when you finally allow them to spill onto your canvas.
Details
New modules and workbook pages will drop every Monday
Weekly coursework includes 2+ hours of creative session videos every week.
A beautiful workbook to use throughout the course and beyond.
This will not be a step-by-step on how to create art like me, but lessons and demonstrations on how to create art that reflects who you are and where you have been.
BONUS
THE REPLAYS
ZOOM SESSIONS FROM 2022 & 2023
My conversations with Andrea Garvey, Carolyn Reed Barrit, and Jeanne Oliver were filled with so much goodness that I encourage you to watch the replays.
Once you register for the course, you can immediately access the Zoom sessions.
Art Supply List
Supply List
I want you to have a great experience in the workshop, and one way to do that is to use the art supplies and mediums you feel most comfortable using. Since this class is a bit different from my "step-by-step" classes, using the mediums you have on hand will give you the freedom to explore and experiment.
With that said, there are a few suggested items that you might want to think about purchasing for the workshop.
If you're interested in working large, buy the drawing paper roll. However, if you're not interested in using the roll, purchase the Strathmore 18X24 pad of drawing paper; the sheets are still large enough to work on and get interesting marks and lines.
Strathmore Drawing Paper (Roll)
Strathmore Drawing Paper (18 x 24) Pad
I will use Wood Panel (optional) in Module 2 for the final collage piece. But you can use anything you have on hand to make the collage.
Watercolor paper or mixed media paper of your choice. There are a lot of exercises that will use watercolor paper, so make sure you have enough. Feel free to use hot or cold press, whichever is your favorite. I feel strongly about getting the best paper you can for the best results.
Journal for notes
Any Sketchbook or Art Journal for experimenting, sketching, painting, and notes. I like to have a small sketchbook that I always keep with me and a larger one that I use in my studio.
Speedball ink (small) or if you prefer a larger bottle - Speedball Ink Large Other inks suggestions are Liquitex Acrylic Inks in the color of your choice.
Uncut Matte Board (to make concertina book covers. Note: you can also use cardboard, old books from the thrift shop, and cardboard from the back of a sketchpad. Use your imagination; you don't have to use what I use for your books.
craft knife, or box cutter to cut your book covers
Pens - Anything you have on hand.
Examples: Gell Pens, Ink Pens, calligraphy pens, Paint Pens, Ruling pens.
Pencils - Anything you have on hand.
Examples: Charcoal Pencils, Graphite Pencils, Mechanical Pencils, and Colored Pencils.
Brushes - Your favorites
Large Brush - If you want to experiment with painting larger, pick up a brush at your local hardware store.
YES Paste - My favorite for collaging.
Paint: Use what you feel comfortable using. Since this course is not geared toward a specific medium, you can use anything you want.
Color: When we get to Module 3, we will do a lot of preliminary work on developing your color palettes. Use your favorite colors, and during this lesson, if you need new colors, you can add them here. If you need help in color mixing, I will do my best to help you find a good mix.
Color Wheel - This is my favorite Color Wheel! I think every artist should have this one in their studio, I use it all the time.
Vintage Book or Thrift Shop Book - We will deconstruct a book to create our "Book of Colors."
Inspiration Boards: In Module 3 & 5, you will create two separate inspiration boards. You can tape it onto a wall or door in your home. Use a pinboard or a piece of foam core. You can also pick up a small piece of MDF from the hardware store use it as well.
Additional Substrates: When it comes to your final pieces, I encourage you to choose the substrates you love working on. You don't have to have anything specific since this is about you and the work you choose to create.
Often, I will look around my studio and try and use what I have on hand. You can paint over an old canvas, use Wood Panels, or a beautiful piece of watercolor paper. Remember, this course is all about you and the beautiful work you're going to create!
Optional Elements that you might want to use in your work.
Paper Ephemera.
Vintage textiles or ribbons
Raw Canvas or Pieces of Drop cloth to paint or stitch on for texture
Embroider Thread
Elements found in nature - Feathers, small branches, dried flowers, etc.
A few of my favorite supplies:
Art Graf Water Soluble Tailors Chalk (Carbon Black)
You can find more of my favorite art supplies on my website under the Resources Tab.
Finally, if there is anything you see me using in the course that is not listed, email me and I'll send you a link.
Let me know if you have any questions about the supply list.
xo
Renee
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