A new online course from Jeanne Oliver

I'm thrilled to be a part of this small group of artists who are collaborating with the talented Jeanne Oliver in exploring the work and techniques of the masters!
The concept or apprenticeship is brilliant and brings the practice of working artists today together with the experiences and approaches of artists from the past. Each of the 9 participating artists will be focusing on the works, techniques, mentorship, and perspectives of 9 different master artists. During the week that that you will be working with me, we will explore the transportative magic of Edward Hopper's work. I'm so drawn in by the way he uses structure, light, and the intentional presence of open space to bring you into a half-told story. (I always feel a slight breeze when I view his works).

Here's what Jeanne has to say about the concept and inspiration of the course:
There is a lost art of studying the works of others to find your own style. All of the "masters" were first apprentices and were given the freedom to find their creative voice by literally sitting next to those who inspired them. The apprentice sat beside them, listening to their descriptions of process, picking up their paintbrush and mixing their paint, creating a series of strokes that created something that told a story, and stirred their creative spirit.
And, with practice, the apprentice became a master in their own right - mixing together the old and the new. Somewhere, over the course of time (and certainly with current social media) we have lost sight of openly emulating those who inspire us most. Have you ever taken an online course, gone to a retreat, purchased an art technique book and were taught an artist's techniques and mediums? Have you ever been worried about what is your style and what is "their" style? Have you ever been afraid to create art that was inspired by another artist? This course is for you!
I want to offer a course that gives you some of the most amazing artists in history and how each of us can learn from them. And that openly learning from them is a good thing.
Join nine artists as we become the "apprentice". We will share how we became a modern-day apprentice to those who came before us and those who work beside us now. Through discussion and technique videos, each artist will share their week with a "master" as if they are sitting next to them. You'll learn who their "master" artist studied under, who influenced their work and what techniques and mediums they used.
An integral part of the artistic process was to "copy" the master artist until the apprentice could confidently integrate pieces of it into their own creative process. In this course, you will watch as these artists "copy" the works of another artist. You will then learn as they create art in their own style incorporating the techniques and/or medium of their chosen artist.
My hope is that you will leave this course with freedom in your creativity.
Freedom to pull from everything around you that inspires you and how to incorporate it into your art.
The confidence to realize that nothing is new under the sun and how to build upon others that have come before you.
The courage to share who inspires your creative works.
And most importantly, to know that we all learn in the same way.
This is the Art of Practicing.The course begins on
*This is a nine week course with over 60 discussion and technique videos.
All videos are pre-recorded and available to watch at your convenience. None of our videos are live so you can access them any time you are ready. You have access to this course for over one full year and you will have plenty of time to watch everything again and again if you wish.
We will have a live, written Q&A time once a week with one of the instructors. If you miss this time slot you will still be able to read all the discussions on the website.
*Supply lists, prompts, book suggestions
*Weekly live chats on this site*
All content is viewable on both computers and ipad!! (yay for compatibility!)
Early bird registration is open NOW. The early bird price is only $48. After December 2nd, the regular registration price of $62 will be in effect. Use the paypal button below to secure your place in what is sure to be an apprenticeship adventure like no other!
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The Instructors
Katie Kendrick, Stephanie Lee, Kate Thompson, Christy Tomlinson, Junelle Jacobsen, Danielle Donaldson, Teresa Sheeley, Jenny Wentworth and Jeanne Oliver
Hello Stephanie im delighted to say ive signed up for this course , i have yours and Judy's book Plaster Studio and love it , i have studied with most of the artists and look forward to your class , Edward Hopper is a fav so i cant wait to meet u also ...
hugz bev
Posted by: bev langby | November 25, 2013 at 03:20 PM
Hi Stephanie,
This looks fabulous but I have a question - is the course for the viewer a "watching" course or a "doing" course?
Thank you,
Vickie
Posted by: Magpie | November 25, 2013 at 03:27 PM
This most definitely a doing course although you are more than welcome to just watch if you want. :)
Posted by: Stephanie Lee | November 25, 2013 at 03:48 PM
Stephanie, This proves to be another triumph! Can you tell me if I need more than colored pencils, paper, and acrylic paint? Thanks!
Posted by: Sharon Palac | November 28, 2013 at 02:04 PM
Hi, Stephanie
I am in the other, Studying with the Masters group, as I signed up for that one, but now I know I want to sign up for this one too. This class looks more exciting than the other one!
Although, I have already learned a lot in the original class. There is always something to be learned from all art classes.
Posted by: Teresa in California | September 22, 2014 at 10:22 PM