Give us 2-3 hours to practice each lesson
...you'll be surprised at what you can achieve
Make the leap and you'll be surprised at what you create
Laure did a wonderful job of painting her first flowers. She said "Week one completed and I had a Hindeloopen good time."
Rediscover your childhood
Let those hours fly by painting flowers just like Natasha!
That feeling of achievement is absolutely priceless
"Look I made some flowers!" - Tracey M
Each brushstroke is a building block...
...that can be used in so many different ways
Play with paint
Gail has quickly developed the confidence to spend time "just experimenting" with her skills
The only limit is your imagination
Our students have some great ideas "My imagination thought it would be nice making a bird shape"
Inspiration is everywhere!
After being inspired by something she had spotted on Pinterest, Sarah C had the skills and confidence to create this gorgeous piece of art
Use your skills all year round
...to create seasonal art you love
Art for Autumn
We challenged our students to create an Autumn inspired painting and this was Cath's beautiful design.
Perfect for Spring
Sometimes you just want to paint something different. Working her way through the Beginners course, Emma did a wonderful job of painting our Daisy rabbit pattern.
Anything can be a canvas
Not all pumpkins have to be scary. We love how Rose incorporated her painting skills into her pumpkin carving this year.
Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling...
And our students ideas give us ALL the festive feels
Beautiful Baubles
Joining in with our November challenge, Mary planned and painted this gem of a painting. To see all her skills coming together to bring her vision to life fills us with such joy.
Hand painted means more...
Anne has been a busy bee creating lots of these 4 designs to give to loved ones this Christmas and we have to say we'd be touched to receive any of them
The comma stroke is so versatile
It is wonderful to see Sue creating some lovely cards. She told us recently "Started to make cards again, something I haven't done for about two years!"
"Sharing your authentic self can spark inspiration and ignite the flames of possibility in others."
Our students create the most wonderful paintings and have the best ideas. Keep checking back here for lots of inspiration
When practice turns to projects...
Sue told us "Started to make cards again, something I haven't done for about two years!"
Without sounding like I’m gushing, this style of painting has been a huge game changer for me!
Who would have believed Emily used to dread painting these flowers and now she paints them on almost everything!
Everyone has their favourites and our Teddy lesson is Karens!
"A teddy in the garden, a teddy waiting for his tea, a teddy to cheer me up" When you can paint your own there is a teddy for every occasion ;)
When we focus on Progress not Perfection we get to enjoy the journey...
Practice makes progress...and practicing is so fun
Lovely lace practice by Sarah W
"I was terrified of this but I’ve really enjoyed it and found it so relaxing"
When you're in the zone...
Andrea asked the group recently "How many cups of tea have you let go cold today? I'm on my third!"
Cold tea we can cope with....water pot 'tea' we can't!
Day 1 of an exciting journey for Lee-Ann
"[I'm] having so much fun creating designs" We love that even though students get the same course and materials, no two workbooks or practice journals are ever the same!
When we focus on Progress not Perfection we get to enjoy the journey...
Practice makes progress...and it is so fun
When you learn to paint, everything becomes a potential project
Frances gave her rustic mailbox a beautiful makeover with a few daisies
Everyone needs a Helen in their life.
If she isn't creating gifts for colleagues, she's busy creating something for friends and family.
Everyone has their favourites and our Teddy lesson is Karens!
"A teddy in the garden, a teddy waiting for his tea, a teddy to cheer me up" When you can paint your own there is a teddy for every occasion ;)