Floret
Early Registration Price
Only $77.00 $97.00
Class Opens June 4th
Join the talented Renee Mueller for Floret, a slow, intentional invitation to fall in love with flowers again. Through a series of small, soulful paintings, you will learn to translate the quiet beauty of a single bloom into artwork that feels honest and entirely your own.
Imagine gathering a few favorite flowers from your garden, the farmer's market, or a corner shop, then sketching them in expressive charcoal and painting them in luminous layers of oil or acrylic. This class is about seeing flowers the way only you see them. The shape of a petal, the way light catches an edge, the mood a color holds.
You will explore atmospheric backgrounds, natural pigments, loose and expressive drawing, and small romantic florals on linen that feel as though they belong in a French flea market. Each lesson is a quiet collaboration of your heart, hands, and head, encouraging you to work in series and let go of the pursuit of perfection.
Early Registration Price
Only $77.00 $97.00
Class Opens June 4th
{ LIFETIME ACCESS & DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS }
Here's a description of each of our special projects:
project 1 - Say It With Flowers
The class begins with painting soft, artful backgrounds on canvas or paper, then styling and photographing your own floral references. Renee shares her tips for creating pleasing, original photographs that feel like yours, the kind of images that inspire authentic, personal artwork.
This gentle, inspiring start shapes the way you'll see your subject for the rest of the class.
project 2 - Petals, Paint & Pigments
A welcoming introduction to painting using non-toxic solvents and pigments, with simple, manageable steps and easy clean-up. Renee shows you how to mix luminous glazes in the spirit of the old masters, creating a beautiful veil of transparent color across your paintings.
She also shares how to bring that same richness to acrylics, and how to incorporate the quiet beauty of natural pigments into your work, no matter what medium you choose.
Project 3 - Expressive Floral Studies in Charcoal
Charcoal on Paper. Loose, sweeping, intuitive marks that fully express what you see in your floral subject. Renee guides you to slow down and observe shape, color, texture, scent, shadow, and the way light catches the edge of a petal.
This is a lesson in play, where you let your materials guide you and discover what you most want to reveal about your subject and yourself.
project 4 - SINGLE STEMS
A small series of single blooms, perfect for finding your rhythm with oils. You begin by sketching your flowers in a thin layer of paint, then add a simple background and build beauty through layers, contrast, and expressive strokes.
Renee also shares how specific colors shape the mood of a painting. A wonderful place to start if you're new to oils or painting flowers.
project 5 - PETITE PAINTINGS
Two small, romantic florals layered with atmospheric backgrounds and ethereal glazes, adding richness and quiet drama. These pieces remind Renee of vintage paintings one might find at a French flea market, soft, moody, and full of feeling.
Project 6 - Four Blooms
A final series painted with lush, romantic backgrounds and transparent layers that seem to float on the surface of the canvas. Working in series helps you take risks and create something truly authentic to you. This lesson is a quiet collaboration of your heart, hands, and head, and a beautiful place to land.
Bonus 1 - Workbook
A beautiful downloadable workbook with photos, resources, recipes, and thoughts to inspire as you work through the class.
Early Registration Price
Only $77.00 $97.00
Class Opens June 4th
{ LIFETIME ACCESS & DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS }
“I can only draw what I see”
What will you learn in this class?
How to transform a found book into a deeply personal artist book
Ways to uncover meaningful themes and symbols that fuel your creative voice
Techniques for expressive mark-making with ink, paint, collage, and stitch
How to build rich pages using color stories, florals, and mini landscapes
Simple bookbinding methods to assemble and finish your artist book
How to release perfection, trust intuition, and create with freedom and confidence
And more...
HERE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF Renee's WORK
Early Registration Price
Only $77.00 $97.00
Class Opens June 4th
{ LIFETIME ACCESS & DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS }
Supply List
It is easy to get swept away with art supplies, especially when you begin a new class. You don't need everything on the list! I suggest that you substitute with what you have on hand. I've made my best discoveries through substitution. I always recommend watching the video first; if there is something new, decide if you want to try it. I have put an asterisk next to my favorites and items you might enjoy using in the class.
Please feel free to substitute any color, brand, or supply for something you already have.
SUBSTRATES: In the class there are a variety of examples to create a background or backdrop. You do not need to purchase everyone.
*Arches Oil Paper (9x12) Note: In addition to oil paint, this paper is wonderful for all mediums, my favorite paper!
OPTIONAL - If you want something very special try Raymar Archival Art Panels
*Drawing or Sketch Pad - anything you have on hand will work
PAINTS
OILS
Colors I use: Alizarin Crimson, Caput Mortum (very little) Burnt Sienna,
Charvin Colors: *Aubere Pink, Linen Gray, *Ash Green,
Yellow Ocher, Raw Sienna,
Courbet Green (Williamsburg)
Olive Green
Green Gold
Payne's Gray
Titanium White, Titan Buff, Transparent White & Ivory Black
Burnt Umber
ACRYLIC PAINT
Titanium White, Titan Buff, Transparent, or Zinc White, Black
Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Green Gold, Olive Green. Payne’s Gray
CHARVIN Colors I like: Yellow Ocher, Tanned, Caribbean Pink
Non-Toxic Pigment Resources: I primarily use Rosso & Burnt Sienna In the course. This section is optional, but if you're interested in mixing your own paints, start with one or two pigments.
Color Rare - I use the Rosso
Solvents: Chelsea Classical Studio Starter Set
Paint Bucket - you can substitute for a glass jar
IF YOU ARE WORKING IN ACRYLICS - A LIST OF SUGGESTED ITEMS
Mediums:
Matte Medium - Optional - if you're using acrylic paint
Clear & White Gesso - Optional - if you're using acrylic paint.
Golden's Gloss Glazing Medium - If you choose to work in acrylics, this will help give the look of oils, and make beautiful glazes.
Acrylic paints in brand and colors of your choice.
TOOLS & BRUSHES
Princeton Select 1" Flat - GREAT brush for expressive florals
Assorted Flat brushes
Palette Paper or glass palette
If you're new to charcoal, I like the following brands:
Charcoal
FLOWERS:
Depending on the Season, you can find beautiful flowers at the grocery store, Farmer's Market, Flower Shop, and even in your garden. Embrace the seasons, and use what is available for inspiration.
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