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Let's Paint Together!
Learn to loosen up, paint from your heart, and create art you love.
How To Get Started With Your Creative Journey
1. Start with Free Resources
Explore my blog and podcast for free lessons, helpful tips, and creative inspiration to help you dive into painting at your own pace.
2. Try An Individual Lesson
These lessons were originally part of my exclusive membership library, but now they’re available for individual purchase so you can learn at your own pace.
3. Join My Membership
My membership is a supportive community for painters of all levels, offering monthly tutorials, live sessions, and personalized guidance to help you grow as an artist.
4. Take My Course
Ready to take your skills to the next level? Painterly is for intermediate painters ready to create original art by blending hands-on techniques, thoughtful exploration, and personal expression.
Hear From My Students...
Current members were asked...
"If you could name one thing that has helped you the most what would that be?"
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I've learned to paint in my own style....My sales have tripled since I have been following you.
~ Constance S.
I’ve been in so many different groups trying to find what speaks to me, & I found it!
I canceled ALL of those subscriptions!!!
~ Carol F.
My work is 100 % improved in just 3 months. Amanda is by far the best art instructor I have ever met.
~ Marilyn W.
Amanda is fabulous! I never thought I could paint but she proved me wrong.
~ Leanna R.
Amanda helps so much with technique, color theory, composition…things I haven’t really taken away from other classes.
~ LeAnne S.
The Creative Community provides an opportunity to learn new skills and to practice with others or at your own pace. Amanda is so encouraging and explains concepts clearly.
~ Sue B.
I have learned so much!
~ Catherine
Thank you Amanda for helping me get my confidence back!
~ Theresa C.
I just recently joined and I love your teaching style. I appreciate how you go step by step to make the process not intimidating.
~ Becky K.
NEW ON THE BLOG & PODCAST
I Couldn’t Paint Loosely Until I Did This
So many artists assume that loose painting means sloppy, rushed, or totally unplanned—but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this video, I’m breaking... Read More
Podcast Season 4: Episode 7 Stiff Paintings?
If your florals are feeling stiff, overworked, or just off-you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the number one mistake I see new painters... Read More
3 Tips For Looser Painting
Want to loosen up your painting style? In this video, I’m sharing 3 simple tips to help you paint more freely and expressively. Whether you’re... Read More
Podcast Season 4: Episode 6 How Creativity Helps Us Feel More Like Ourselves
Feeling creatively stuck or mentally overloaded? In this episode, we’re exploring how creativity-especially painting-can help you feel more grounded, present, and fully yourself. With spring... Read More
Melissa’s Story
I would like to introduce you to Melissa Ellington. In the past, she never felt comfortable calling herself an artist, but after joining our Creative... Read More
Beverly’s Story
Today I want you to meet Beverly Parsneau. Her experience with how art can heal is just amazing! Here’s Beverly’s Story… I’m a retired... Read More
From The Creative Community: Artist Jennifer Cupp
There are so many amazing artists in my Creative Community. In the following weeks I’ll be interviewing and featuring some of them here on the... Read More
From The Creative Community: Artist Sharon Coleman
There are so many amazing artists in my Creative Community. In the last several weeks I’ve been interviewing and featuring some of them here on the... Read More