In this transformative mixed media art course, you will learn to connect to yourself through a self-compassionate art practice. Find serenity, healing, and aliveness via these soulful creative activities and build the skills to sustain a joyful practice. Gain confidence in painting an expressive face.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    1. Setting Intensions and Supplies

    2. Mixed Media Project: Intensions

    1. Stillness in Artmaking

    2. Non-Dominant Hand Sketch

    3. Non-Dominant Hand Writing Activity

    1. Introduction and Supplies

    2. Finger Painting Lesson

    1. Introduction to Portrait Lesson

    2. Supplies and Sketch Portrait

    3. Painting the Portrait

    1. Stay Connected

About this course

  • Free
  • 12 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Your Guide

Hi. I'm Melanie, an Indigenous portrait artist, and I teach online art classes to thousands of women around the world. I help women learn to love their creative time, so they can consistently show up for themselves and experience more joy, relaxation, and energy in their daily lives. I am a trained Expressive Arts Practitioner and experienced educator of 28 years. I am from the Squamish First Nation in Vancouver, Canada and I draw from my traditional ancestry and teachings in my art practice and lessons. I provide gentle guidance and encouragement for women, so they can experience the medicines of art and build their own unique artistic voice. I believe in you.

Melanie Rivers

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  • Let's Face It
  • Kaleidoscope