Creative Foundations
art class bundle
Welcome to the Creative Foundations Bundle! This bundle brings together two playful and inspiring art classes—Sketchbook 101 and Mixed Media Exploration—designed to help you build a sustainable sketchbook habit, experiment with new materials, and grow your unique art style.
Here’s What You Can Expect in Class
In Sketchbook 101, you’ll ease into a regular art routine with warm-up exercises, mindset tips, and a final sketchbook spread that brings it all together. In Mixed Media Exploration, you’ll get hands-on with pastels, pencils, gouache, and more—learning how to layer and combine materials while discovering your personal style.
Whether you're just getting started or returning to art after a break, this bundle gives you the tools, inspiration, and gentle guidance to create with freedom and joy.
12 Packed Art Lessons and more!
Whether you're just getting started or rediscovering your creative spark, this bundle will give you the tools and inspiration to make art that feels joyful, personal, and uniquely yours.
What my students are saying…
Susan P.
“I just wanted to reach out to you to say I am having a great time with the mixed media class. I love your teaching style so much. That is why I signed up for my second class with you. I am having a great time with Lesson 3 Drawing Made Simple. Thank you for all the work you put into these class instructional videos. Your words are so encouraging and helpful. I just wanted to say, Thank you! ”
Mary
“Just completed my project from Mixed Media class and I’m obsessed! The course was 10/10 with bite-sized videos that fit my busy lifestyle and adorable mini art pieces that track my progress.”
Rory L.
“I’m having a blast! I loved the lesson with messy florals. It’s the first time I’ve really played with different art mediums like that.”
Megan
“When you only have 10 minutes of free time to work on your art, these classes are absolutely perfect! They give a jump off point so that you don’t have to waste time wondering what to do! I’m loving this class!”
Anna B.
“I watched the mindset lesson from Sketchbook 101 with my daughter and it was perfect. Thank you for the encouragement!”
If you’ve ever wanted to build a sustainable sketchbook practice with mixed media but weren’t sure where to start, this bundle is the perfect first step! Designed for beginners to intermediate artists, these two classes will help you develop a solid foundation, explore a variety of art materials, and create art just for the joy of it. Whether you're looking to experiment, build consistency, or simply have fun, this bundle will guide you every step of the way.
Two Fun Art Classes in One Special Bundle
Or Grab These Art Classes Individually
In this class, you'll dive into fun and engaging warm-up exercises designed to break through artist's block, refine your skills, and ignite your imagination. From mixed media exploration to creating a final full-spread artwork, you'll learn techniques to enhance your artistic journey and develop the mindset necessary for a fun and sustainable sketchbook practice.
This mixed media art class is perfect for anyone ready to explore a variety of materials and techniques, including pastels, pencils, markers, and gouache. Each lesson fosters experimentation and creativity, guiding you to develop your unique style and play along the way. By the end, you'll discover exciting new ways to express yourself in the world of mixed media.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The supplies we will be using in this class are not mandatory.
They are only recommendations to help you follow along in the class.
General Art Supplies in both classes:Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache Paint
Porcelain Paint Palette
Paint Brushes (Recommended sizes: 02 Round, 06 Round, 1/2” Flat)
Caran d’Ache Pablo Colored Pencils
Caran d’Ache Luminance Colored Pencils
Faber-Castell Pitt Pen in Dark Sepia 175
Drawing Diary Sketchbook
Mixed Media Exploration:Additional Brush Sizes: 08 Filbert, 10 Filbert, Rigger/Detail
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Pastels
Stabilo Pens (68 & 88 point)
Posca Markers (fine & medium tip)
Tombow Dual Tip Brush Pens
Sakura Koi Brush Pens
Erasers: Kneaded & Caran d’Ache Eraser
Oil Pastels not mentioned, but pastels are explored
Watercolor Paper (Hot pressed, 50%+ cotton)
Brands: Fluid, Blick’s, Fabriano, ArchesOther Sketchbook Brands: Stillman & Birn Zeta/Delta, Moleskine, Etchr Lab
Sketchbook 101:
Gallery Mungyo Oil Pastels
Specific Pablo & Luminance Pencil Color Codes provided in each lesson (for students who want to follow along closely)
Bulldog Clip (for holding your sketchbook open during painting)
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This art class is intended for those with some prior experience in drawing and painting, rather than absolute beginners.
If you are dedicated to practicing and learning, I’m confident you will grasp the concepts and benefit from this art class.
However if you are looking for a foundational beginner's art class then check out this art class: Mixed Media Exploration for Beginners. -
Yes there are English subtitles. Unfortunately, I am unable to translate the lessons into other languages at this time.
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Absolutely! Watch the lessons as quickly or as slowly as you like and complete the assignments according to your own schedule.
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Yes! The class is available on your account as long as the internet continues to exist. Unlimited lifetime access.
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The duration of each lesson varies, ranging from 7 to 25 minutes. They are sped up certain sections to ensure a smooth flow for the class. Each lesson includes teaching content and assignment for the student.
A live Zoom Q&A (exclusively live to students who enroll during the release month) will be recorded for those who missed it and available for replay.
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My art classes feature over 6 pre-recorded art lessons available for a single, affordable payment, making it accessible for everyone to join.
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There is no end date for this class. They are pre-recorded lessons that will always be available. However the special live Q&A Zoom session is only be available for students who sign up during the launch month. It will be recorded for the rest of the students.
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Although this class is geared toward and teaches with traditional mediums.
You can use a gouache paint brush (Adobe has those sets) and a colored pencil like brush (like the Shale brush on procreate) to mimic the outcome of the art lessons.
I think it depends on how well you can adapt these lesson into your preferred medium - but the concepts are definitely transferrable. -
Please send me a email describing your problem and I will try my best to help. You can reach me at hello@dearelaine.co .