Art Practice: Creating the Foundation for you to Thrive!
{A MASTERCLASS}
Build a Creative Business that is tailored to fit you specifically, for sustainability + abundance
Through this class we will guide you towards creating the foundation that you need to thrive! TAKE YOUR WORK TO THE NEXT LEVEL, RE-AWAKEN YOUR CREATIVITY, COME HOME TO YOURSELF.
Join us in this masterclass, with direct and personal access to artists, teachers, retreat leaders, authors & collaborators Faith Evans-Sills and Mati Rose McDonough. This will be a deep immersion into the ideas at the core of your creative process. We will explore the how of finding and developing your personal creative voice in your art. THIS PROGRAM WILL TAKE YOUR CREATIVE CONFIDENCE FURTHER THAN EVER, GIVING YOU THE TOOLS TO STOP DREAMING ABOUT YOUR VISIONS AND ACTUALLY MANIFEST THEM!
Class Details:
When: January 13, 2020 for 6 weeks of live class / Yours to keep forever after!
Where: We’ll gather in our private online classroom.
Cost: There are two ways to participate, see below for details!
Are you a creative in need of a jump start? An artist who longs to be able to talk about your work with more clarity and confidence? Overwhelmed with all the things? Burnt out, creatively and wondering when it will get easier? Needing support, nurturing, focus, reinvigoration and guidance from people who have been there and have weathered the storm of 20 + years of creating.
Finding your creative voice is perhaps the most valuable gift you can give yourself.
TAKE YOUR WORK TO THE NEXT LEVEL in this six week masterclass with direct and personal access to artists, teachers, retreat leaders, authors & collaborators Faith Evans-Sills and Mati Rose McDonough. In this Masterclass they will guide you in exploring a topic that can feel overwhelming to new and seasoned artists alike: HOW TO FIND, DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN YOUR PERSONAL CREATIVE VOICE IN YOUR ART! Through, LIVE group video chats, recorded video discussions, written lessons, activities, worksheets, PDFs and assignments they’ll break down this complex subject into digestible workshops that will help you understand & clarify your personal vision. You’ll come away with the skills, insight & knowledge to take your creative confidence further than ever along with a solid foundation on which to build a successful art practice that weathers the years ahead!
Over the years we’ve seen many of our students struggle with who they are as artists. Many take our classes and learn lots of new techniques, but they struggle with editing what they have learned into a cohesive style that is only theirs! Your artistic voice is how you are recognized by others. Its the tone your collective body of work takes. AS AN ARTIST THERE ARE FEW THINGS MORE IMPORTANT THAN DEVELOPING A PERSONAL VOICE THAT SETS YOUR WORK APART AND GETS YOU NOTICED. Finding your voice requires you to pull from deep inside of yourself to find what truly moves you, and then express that in what you create. In order for your work to have lasting meaningful value you must eventually develop your own artistic voice. In this class we’ll shed light on the struggle artists go through to find their creative voice, with clear explanations & exercises, together we’ll explore the why, the what and how of developing your personal voice in your work.
Finding and developing your artistic voice is a lifetime journey, its a continual process even for artists who have been working for a really long time, and it can feel especially overwhelming in this age of social media. THIS MASTER CLASS TAKES THIS COMPLICATED TOPIC AND BREAKS IT DOWN FOR YOU, SIMPLIFYING THE PROCESS to lead you further on your path towards creating work that shines full of your authentic voice. You’ll come away with more confidence in your creative voice, and how to make it stronger!
THIS CLASS IS NOT ABOUT TEACHING YOU HOW TO HUSTLE HARDER, frankly we think that often today everyone is hustling a bit too hard already and all of us need a much welcomed rest, a safe space in which to relax! Let’s kick our shoes of together in this space, there is no judgement, its your’s to explore, there are Moroccan poufs in the corner and the kettle is on for tea, come on in!
Ultimately, our goal with this class is to help you FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO THE STILL SMALL VOICE INSIDE OF YOU, it will guide your way towards your personal, one and only, creative voice! With each lesson we want to give you guide posts for your journey, so that things feel easier, so that you feel like there is MORE FLOW AND MORE JOY in creating your work, and a true honesty about HONORING THE NATURAL EBB AND FLOW of the creative process. There is no formula for creative success, its going to look different for each of us. What we’re really after is helping you figure out your own personal formula for growing your personal creative voice, and then running towards it like-all-get-out! We want you to understand what it looks like for you to set yourself up with structures to help you thrive, AND ALSO TAKE A LONG HARD LOOK AT WHAT CURRENT STRUCTURES YOU MAY NEED TO LEAVE BEHIND AS YOU MOVE FORWARD.
Are you looking to outside sources to give you inspiration? The better solution is not to look outside of ourselves for direction, but rather to explore the depths of our own selves, all that we need is already within us! We want to help you figure out what works for you. GETTING TO THE ROOT OF YOUR OWN INTUITION AND HOW TO FOLLOW IT.
What will I gain from taking this course?
Re-awaken your creativity.
Strengthen your creative confidence, both in your work and your ideas!
You will gain renewed clarity in your creative voice and learn how to continually return to it when you are feeling aimless and stuck! We'll share our knowledge, about how to listen to and nurture your authentic voice in your work.
You’ll fall in love all over again with the creative process.
Build the foundation of your studio practice, the energy & intention behind your art. Your personal vision and everything that you are drawn to all come together to form the very essence of what you convey through your art.
Explore and develop that element that makes people know that your art is yours and your alone.
Ultimately you’ll come home to yourself!
We've gained all of this knowledge over 20+ years of personal painting experience and through our time in Art School, we want to share what we've gained with you. This is not a studio class, we won't be sharing any painting instruction with you since we offer lots of other classes about how to create your work.
We've got lots of juicy themes of discovery for you as we dive deeply exploring what Finding Your Creative Voice looks like, from lots of angles.
Your Investment, there are 2 ways to join this class:
Self Paced Course: $399
or 3 payments of $149
-6 weeks and 6 module online video course
-3 group calls and weekly online office hours with both of us, to ask questions.
-Worksheets, schedules, templates and PDF’s to get you on the right track, and keep you there!
2. VIP Mastermind Class: $1499
or 3 monthly payments of $550
-Everything included in the Self Paced Course PLUS:
-Membership in a small group of just 10 people, with weekly small group Mastermind calls for 1:1 support with Faith & Mati giving you personal feedback for direction, get our direct feedback on anything you want.
-Additional weekly office hours for the Mastermind group only for the 6 weeks of the class.
-Quarterly video call Accountability & Support check-ins for 2020: in May, September and December.
-Bonus: the full suite of our 4 popular Instant Access Painting Classes.
Let’s walk through exactly what you’ll be learning in the Art Practice Masterclass...
This online intensive starts January 13, 2020, we’ll follow a Classroom rhythm to help you stay focused on your goals, stay creatively engaged and deeply explore all of the topics with 6 separate Modules that we will Journey through during our 6 fun filled weeks together!
Finding Your Why, Passion and Purpose:
-Introduction and Self Assessment
-Personal Inquiry: Defining your passion
-The How and why of Finding Your Creative Voice
-Choose a 30 Day Grounding Practice (yoga, meditation, watercolor, etc)
-What Sparks YOU
-Goal Setting
-Writing an Artist Statement: look at their intros in class & make easy + fun
-Defining Your WHY
-Purpose as Usefullness
Worksheet Ideas: Coming up with your Personal Mission: so that it becomes bigger than your fear, Defining your Core Values, Create a checklist for them to keep track of their 30 day practice,
*GROUP CALL #1
Exploring What’s Holding You Back?:
-Sustainability & Grounding Mindset
-Growing Your Creative Confidence
-Taking Risks
-Fear and Creativity
-Making Art Can be Hard
-Dealing with Comparison Fatigue
-The 4 Phases of Developing Your Creative Voice
Worksheet Ideas: Creative Confidence Prep Worksheet,
The Importance of Direction and Time Management:
-A Word About time
-Unplug from your visual library of inspiration
-Thriving on Limitation
-Great Mornings: Strategies for Setting yourself up for success!
-Navigating the Entrepreneurial Stages
-5 Year plan: looking to the future to define steps to your goals
-Stepping Beyond the Productivity Myth
Worksheet Ideas: Daily/Weekly/Monthly Goal worksheets
Turning Your Passion into Profit
-Creating your Art and Content
-Making the most of your art practice: what to focus on and when, how to stay focussed & inspired, best use of your time
-Sustainability: learning how to Pivot
-Creating in more than one media: staying consistent...you can have more than one focus.
-Creating a visual identity: creating a “personal brand list”: fonts, colors, photos,
-Personal branding as soul work.
-Finding & Using Your Unique Creative Voice
Worksheet Ideas:
*GROUP CALL #2
Putting Yourself Out There:
-Staying true to you
-Gaining exposure
-Finding your ideal client and engagement
-Diversified income streams: what fits you best?
-Sharing your work through offering Classes, Retreats: is it for you?
-Using IG to share your work: strategies that feel aligned, Content Creation as it relates to IG, types of posts, consistency, strategies etc.
-Emails, building engagement with your community
Worksheet Ideas: Create a checklist/worksheet to evaluate and define areas to take action.
Integration & Sustainability:
-Behind the Scenes with Mati and Faith: we interview each other about our businesses and our collaborative work. Sharing strategies for collaboration & team work.
-Navigating the seasons: abundance & drought
-Stepping Beyond the Productivity Myth
-Tools & Tricks: our favorite apps, tech, tricks, ways of batching work, etc…
Worksheet Ideas: To do list that they can customize/personalize for the next 1, 3, 6 months,
*GROUP CALL #3
In six weeks everything can change for you!
This is a real game plan, including all the strategies, tips, mindsets and all the secrets of what has (and hasn’t) worked for us over 20+ years as successful working artists. We’ve been able to keep going despite set backs, we’ve developed strategies for sustainability! And now, we’re sharing them all with YOU.
Hi, we’re Faith and Mati!
Friends, co-teachers, authors, retreat leaders, art collaborators and painters. We each have over 20 years of personal painting experience, along with years of working in the art worlds of New York City and San Francisco. We draw from these experiences as we create our popular online classes and retreats. Together we offer learning opportunities for women in some of the most beautiful & inspiring places in the world. We share a love of inspiring women to explore their creative dreams through making art. Our co-authored book Painting the Sacred Within has become a beloved resource of inspiration for woman world wide as they explore their creative and art making dreams.
Taking the time to figure out our own personal patterns of work flow, connection, time management, passions, creative confidence, goal setting…..we’re bringing all of that wealth of knowledge to this class. We are playing the long game with our art businesses, and after doing this successfully for decades each we’ve learned that creating a foundation of sustainability for our biz has been HANDS DOWN the most important thing that we have done to achieve GROWTH in our businesses!
Testimonials...
Here’s a small sampling of the comments that we get from our students about our classes....
“Well firstly thank you both so much for creating such a beautiful,comforting class..its been so uplifting and really given me a chance to go deeper within. My main takeaway is that risks, although uncomfortable can propel us forward in new ways we wouldn't expect. So, I'm going to take more risks and be willing to lose it all for the sake of extending myself. I’m sad it's come to and end. Lots of love and blessings to you both. You are so magical and I've loved every minute!!” -Larissa
"This class really got my painting practice moving. I love where the inspiration has met me and I feel like I'm actually finding my own voice. Having done other online classes I feel the rhythm of this class has been so beneficial. I'm consistently showing up to my own imagination but with room to breathe through it. Thank you thank you thank you. I am excited to see what I create next and how my own style will merge and develop." -Belinda
“Thanks so much for this. I was very unsure about joining because I wanted to start this year really BEING creative. But it was so wonderful to hear all the fears and anxieties etc that go with my creative process being normalized - and to become more aware of precisely how these states stop me from being creative. What I have really taken away from this course is the notion of paying attention - to the natural world, to my emotional life and to my own creative processes. For the later, you have really given me loads of tools to explore that. It was also a pleasure watching you both work - a lovely gentle and collaborative presence you have together.” -Moira
"Mati and Faith are beautiful, vibrant, fierce female goddesses. They have inspired my painting practice and my life tremendously. I have done a few e-courses and they are fantastic because you get to meet artists from all over the world and you build this little community of support for each other. I developed the courage to share my art in this space privately and that helped me to feel confident to share it on a public platform like Instagram, which for me was hard because I've been social media-resistant for years because I am passionate about boundaries. ;) Anyway, I am learning to live with boundaries AND share my art and soul. Mati and Faith have similar aesthetics but have a very distinct personal style. They encourage you to also develop your own vocabulary of mark-making and your voice. I really felt seen, valued, and encouraged here and I would recommend this class for any human being. Art-making is therapeutic and magical and fun and I love seeing everyone's particular style. With love and gratitude! Thank you Mati and Faith for your presence and love. <3" -Laura
“Thank you so much Mati and Faith. My favorite words were your final ones, ‘There is room for all of us. We each have something beautiful to say’.” -Jackie May
"I feel like this class has been a sanctuary, a painting sisterhood, a place for growth and inspiration! My favorite class ever. Faith and Mati's passion and gentle guidance and instruction have been a breath of fresh air into my artistic endeavors. I can't wait to continue the journey!" -Kathy Anne
"I just want to say thank you from the depth of my heart and soul for this amazing class. You both have a beautiful purpose in this world and I am so honored to be a witness and student of your gifts and teachings. I have learned so much about myself and my art. I have painted more than I did in art school!" -Jennifer
"I really love love love this course very much! Not only teaching me painting technique, both of you also shared spirit, courage, fear...these true feeling of you! That make me gradually to accept my imperfection, and become less fear! I enjoyed every moment of painting! Also love the group here! I love to see and read every response! It's very important that show me the variety way to see every painting! Learn so much!" -Joy
"This class was so helpful. It really helped me move forward and out of my comfort zone. I actually feel like I can now see a path forward with my work that I wasn't able to see before (!!) And I really enjoyed hearing other people's paths too, it was so inspiring." -Lisa
“Thank you for this class!! The timing at the start of a new year couldn’t be better to set intentions. Working from home can be super isolating and it was nice to hear from fellow creatives and know you’re not alone if you struggle . So many helpful takeaways from this class …. from exercises in finding your true voice to unplugging from social media ( a big one personally ) I also love all the suggested podcasts and reading ! Will definitely be downloading as a resource to come back to when I feel lost :)” -Cassie
"Hugest unending thanks and gratitude to you both, Mati and Faith - the structure and love and compassion which you send out and share in these classes is so gentle, nurturing and supportive - it's really the perfect loving recipe for me - and I thank you so very much. Your guidance is cracking open and helping me to welcome adore and accept the creative side within me which has yearned to be expressed for a lifetime - thank you for helping me connect further with myself and all of you wonderful souls." -Quigley
You deserve this same kind of love, connection and attention, and we guarantee that whatever energy you put into building this foundation for your business will come back to you tenfold over the years!
Here are just a few of the opportunities that we’ve had after getting super clear on our personal visions and creative foundations:
You have 2 Choices with the Art Practice Masterclass:
1. A 6-week self-paced online e-course
2. An exclusive small group mastermind with 1:1 personal attention from both Faith and Mati, for you and your biz
How far do you want to go and grow with us?!
DEDICATED CREATIVE SUPERSTARS READ THIS: YOU NEED THE ART PRACTICE VIP MASTERMIND
We’re opening up a limited number of spots for in it to win it art biz sisters who are ready to dive in BIG and work with us personally for 6-weeks, with follow-ups throughout 2020!!
We will hold your hand through all the steps outlined in the course and walk you through with specific advice for YOUR biz and YOUR practice. There is no other way to get this sort of 1:1 attention from US for YOU.
This means:
Everything included in the Self Paced Course PLUS:
Membership in a small intimate group of just 10 creatives
6 weekly small group Mastermind calls for 1:1 support with Faith & Mati giving you personal feedback for direction, get our direct feedback on anything you want.
Additional weekly office hours for the VIP Mastermind group during the 6 weeks of the class.
Quarterly video Accountability & Support check-in call for 2020: in May, September and December. We’ll keep you going throughout the year!
Bonus: the full suite of our 4 popular Instant Access Painting Classes.
In order to make sure we have a super inspirational and dedicated group of creative superstars, we are only offering a very limited # of VIP Mastermind spots. These are gonna sell out FAST, so grab one right away if you're ready to blow your own mind with your creative growth!
So, how much does the Art Practice Masterclass Cost?
Online Self Paced E-Course: $399
or 3 payments of $149
-6 week, 6 module online video course with lifetime access
-3 live group calls (will be recorded for later playback) and weekly online office hours with both of us, to ask questions.
-Worksheets, schedules, templates and PDF’s to get you on the right track, and keep you there!
-Lifetime Access to all materials!
VIP Small Group Mastermind Class: $1499
or 3 monthly payments of $550
-Everything included in the Self Paced Course PLUS:
-Membership in a small group of just 10 people.
-6 weekly small group Mastermind calls for 1:1 support with Faith & Mati giving you personal feedback for direction, get our direct feedback on anything you want.
-Additional weekly office hours for the Mastermind group for the 6 weeks of the class.
**Limited, only 10 spots open!
More Details and FAQ'S, you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers:
Who is this class for?
This online class is open to all artists & creatives looking to dive more deeply into finding and developing their personal creative voice in their work and business. If you are longing to reinvigorate and deepen your art practice, more clearly define what makes your art “yours”, and expand your personal voice in their paintings, then this class is for you! While we are coming at this from the perspective of two life long artists, this class will be perfect for anyone in a creative field: interior designers, graphic designers, calligraphers…all would benefit deeply from the work we will do in this masterclass.
There are so many other art business classes out there, why is the Art Practice Masterclass different?
Is this a studio class, will there be art lessons?
There will not be any painting instructional lessons in this class. Rather, this will be a masterclass focused on the foundation of your studio practice, the energy & intention behind your art for sustainability and growth. This class will focus on leading you though the exciting topic of finding your creative voice in your art, through written lessons and essays, inspiration prompts, and assignments in which you will be asked to go deeply within, exploring your heart & soul through writing prompts.
What if my business is not up and running yet, can this course still help me?
I’m already building my business, is this still a good fit for me?
What will I gain from taking this course?
You will gain renewed clarity in your creative voice and learn how to continually return to it when you are feeling aimless and stuck! We'll share our knowledge, about how to listen to and nurture your authentic voice in your work. This is not a studio class, we won't be sharing any painting instruction with you since we offer lots of other classes about how to create your work. This class will be a master class focused on the foundation of your studio practice, the energy & intention behind your art. Your personal vision and everything that you are drawn to all come together to form the very essence of what you convey through through your art, we'll be exploring that element that makes people know that it is yours and your alone. We've gained all of this knowledge over 20 years of personal painting experience and through our time in Art School, we want to share what we've gained with you.
Will I have access to Faith & Mati?
Yes! This is a small group masterclass, of no more than 10 creatives, where you will receive 6 weeks of weekly modules and bi-weekly live calls. You will have lots of access to Faith and Mati in the calls and in the chats in our online classroom.
How long will I have access to the course material?
You'll have lifetime access to all course material & workshop content, to enjoy, explore and dive into as many times as you like. You simply need to be logged into your account on Ruzuku, the site that hosts my online classes, to access the workshop!
Do I have to complete all the projects?
You will have lifetime access to the course material in our online classroom, so you can go at your own pace, but we recommend that you keep up with the group to get the most our of your masterclass experience! We want this class to feed your inspiration, and be a receptive place where you can relax, develop ideas and gain energy for your art practice. We also want you to grow and succeed, so we will be discussing the worksheets, homework and other action steps that we will give you in our weeks together.
How much time will be required of me?
How does the online class work?
We'll have our own easy to access password protected online classroom where you'll have access to the first lesson starting the first day of class. Every week, for the following 6 weeks, you’ll receive a new module in our online classroom every Monday. Each module will be thematically aligned with taking us deeper into the topic of Finding Your Creative Voice. Every other week during our time together we will meet for a live chat over Zoom. We will record these chats and post them in our classroom afterwards, so that they can be watched later if someone misses the live class. You will receive an email when each new lesson is available. After the class ends, the complete online class will be yours to review and enjoy forever. You can access all of the lessons as your own schedule permits, and in your own time zone.
How does sign up work?
After you click the Register Now button below, you'll be directed to my online e-course host Ruzuku to sign up and pay. You'll create your own personal account with Ruzuku which you'll use to sign in and access our online classroom. When a new lesson is available in our online classroom you will receive an email letting you know.
Do you offer refunds?
No refunds will be offered. Online access to the course material is given at the time of purchase so it is not possible to offer refunds. Thanks for your understanding.
Reserve your Master Class seat today
We're so thrilled to share this class with you, exploring this exciting topic that is so close to our hearts,
xo Faith & Mati
A bit more about our teachers...
Faith is a painter, wife, mother, world traveler and creative guide making her home in sunny Charleston, South Carolina. After 15+ years in New York City Faith craved a closer daily connection to nature, so she took the leap moving her family to the South Carolina coast in 2011. In her work, Faith draws inspiration from nature’s wild and small moments; from love, textiles and most importantly, the relationships that shape her. Classically trained in painting with a BFA from Skidmore College and an MFA from Parsons School of Design, along with over twenty years of personal painting experience, Faith enjoys inspiring others to manifest their most heartfelt ideas through creating art. Her first book, Painting the Sacred Within, a guide to art techniques for expressing your authentic inner voice, was published in 2017 with Northlight Press. She is a well-loved teacher both online, across the United States and internationally at her annual art retreats in Morocco, Costa Rica and Mexico. Faith’s paintings have been exhibited widely and included in numerous books and publications including Painted Blossoms, Paint Lab, Color Lab, Seventeen, Calm, Happinez and Mabel Magazine. Her art has also been featured on designs for Anne Taylor Company Lou & Grey. Follow along on Instagram where she posts daily beauty and inspiration.
Mati is an artist and daring adventurer whose name is pronounced Matey, like Ahoy! She is an Oakland, California based artist, illustrator, painting teacher and author of Daring Adventures in Paint. After wanting to be an artist for many years, but feeling like it was “impractical”, at 29 years Mati took the leap and went back to art school at the California College of the Arts. Almost 10 years later, she is still excited and terrified every time she sees a blank canvas. She has had dozens of art shows, taught painting classes internationally and had her art used by clients Patagonia, University Games, Pier 1, as well as greeting cards, and her very own home decor line. She also has illustrated several children’s books including “i carry your heart” written by ee cummings. Through her workshops, book, and popular online course, she spreads a warm message of creative courage: it’s never too late to show the world your magic.