create exciting abstract art and never struggle for ideas again

Authentic Abstraction

an online class that teaches you an easy process to approach abstraction with confidence and ease

create exciting abstract art and never struggle for ideas again

Authentic Abstraction

an online class that teaches you an easy process to approach abstraction with confidence and ease

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

"I have been doing abstract painting for a while, and still, this course has been great for learning the working process I lacked. As I see it, it combines spontaneity and chance with efficiency. It has given me the confidence that I can 'abstract' anything, plan the time I spend on my art production and get valuable and exciting outcomes. I recommend it 100%."

Have you tried different ways to abstract your subject, but not yet found one that resonates with you? I found it surprisingly hard to know where to even begin!

Over the past year I’ve worked with many students voicing the same frustrations. Like you, they want to develop their abstract creative practice but have been disappointed with the results.

‘It’s about practice…just paint more’. But if this were the answer, you likely wouldn’t be reading this now.

What you need is a strategy to create art from your heart, not your head.

Would you like to learn my 3 step framework that has helped me transform my art practice and opened up a limitless source of ideas?

Have you tried different ways to abstract your subject, but not yet found one that resonates with you? I found it surprisingly hard to know where to even begin!

Over the past year I’ve worked with many students voicing the same frustrations. Like you, they want to develop their abstract creative practice but have been disappointed with the results.

‘It’s about practice…just paint more’. But if this were the answer, you likely wouldn’t be reading this now.

What you need is a strategy to create art from your heart, not your head.

Would you like to learn my 3 step framework that has helped me transform my art practice and opened up a limitless source of ideas?

IS THIS

you?

I don't know how to take what I see and abstract it.

I don't know where to begin.

I don't really know what I'm looking for/at.

I don't know what I'm trying to achieve/say.

What if I do it wrong?

I've tried making abstract art before and I just couldn't get it.

I have felt all these things too!

Join me to learn the unique process I created to help myself which totally transformed my practice.

It begins with 3 steps....

step one

GATHER

This step is vital to really dig deep and understand how you feel about your subject and why.

What you learn here will be the key to making art that is authentically you and clarifies how you see the world.

step one

GATHER

This step is vital to really dig deep and understand how you feel about your subject and why.

What you learn here will be the key to making art that is authentically you and clarifies how you see the world.

step two

RECONNECT

This for me was the step that was missing.

Having an easy and fun way to reconnect with your subject at various stages of the
process will deepen your relationship with both your themes and your artwork.

step two

RECONNECT

This for me was the step that was missing.

Having an easy and fun way to reconnect with your subject at various stages of the
process will deepen your relationship with both your themes and your artwork.

step three

APPLY

Take all you’ve learnt and use it to create exciting and vibrant art that is truly unique and authentic to you.

step three

APPLY

Take all you’ve learnt and use it to create exciting and vibrant art that is truly unique and authentic to you.

This class is for you if you want to:

learn a simple step by step process to guide you through my abstraction process.
learn some basic principles of abstracting that can be used exactly as they are or adapted into your own process.
walk away from this course with an inner confidence to approach abstraction in a way that brings joy and an abundance of ideas.
find a limitless source of inspiration to support the making of work that is totally personal to you.
release fear around doing it wrong, not understanding it or not resonating with other artists' methods.

In this online class I'll be sharing my entire process of abstraction, from gathering the data to completing the work.

Are you ready to join me?

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

"Supportive, interesting, thought provoking and pushed the boundaries. Difficult, challenging, new and different. Thank you!"

Bringing together

YOUR PRACTICE and

MY FRAMEWORK

I want you to be confident to take this process and apply it in your own way so that you can take your ideas and continue to develop and push them in directions that interest and excite you.
This process will unlock a freedom and potential that will enable you to easily create exciting work that is authentically and uniquely you.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

“Enjoyable and empowering. Natalie was clear and engaging and I would love to do more sessions with her…. I have learned so much.”

This is authentically your practice, I'm simply providing the method behind it.

In this class you'll learn how to take what you see and quickly get to the essence of what it means to you, capture that in your work and create art that is totally unique and authentic to you.

Never again will you struggle to know what to draw or paint as you'll have a framework that can be applied again and again to create a limitless source of inspiration and start points.

With this comes a freedom and ease that you can approach abstraction playfully, consistently and confidently, creating original and authentic work that captures your personality.

What's Included?

This is a fully self-paced, recorded, online class that you can access straight away, return to at any time and work through at your own pace.

With around 2 hours of content which guides you through the exercises I use in my own practice, filmed on location and in the studio, this class takes you through my complete process of abstraction - how to gather reference material and apply it to my work. When delivered in-person with teaching and application, this would equate to a 2-3 day course.

You will get an insight into my practice and how to use these exact exercises to dig deep and really learn about and understand your subject, tap into the essence of it and create artwork that is totally unique to you.

This is a PROCESS class, introducing you to a framework that you can take and apply to your own practice or adapt as you wish. Within it you will be taught specific exercises to help you connect with and express your subject, and ways to take that information and apply it to your work back in the studio.

The class covers the 3 main steps, and is subdivided into a 9-part framework:

Step 1 - GATHER

One of the most important stages of the process, we spend time gathering the information that is going to inspire and excite you. Much of this stage is done on location, and I invite you to join me (virtually!) at Cheesewring Quarry on Bodmin Moor as I share my favourite ways to connect with the landscape.

Step 2 - RECONNECT

Back in the studio I show you how I use this time to reconnect with my subject, tune into the essence of place and identify the key elements I want to bring into my work. These methods are fantastic to use if you can't get straight into the studio after gathering your data, if you've been away from the studio for a while or if you find yourself at a point where you're not sure what to do next and want some help getting 'unstuck'.

Step 3 - APPLY

Now we've identified our key themes and reconnected to our subject, I take you through ways to apply that to large paintings as well as working up the sketches made on location. This step will show you how you can use what you have to create an almost limitless source of ideas and new work from that one starting point.

Private Facebook Group

Sharing our ideas and progress helps us all grow, so I encourage class participants to join the private group and help create a community to support you in your ongoing development.

End the cycle of frustration and confusion around abstract painting and start your transformation today!

This class will help you quickly and easily understand what interests you and how to take what you see and create deeply meaningful, exciting and unlimited artworks.

How much does it cost?

Lifetime access to this class is a one-time payment of £497 (GBP)

“Clear, well demonstrated exercises by Natalie… a lovely simple way of embarking on abstraction in the landscape.”

End the cycle of frustration and confusion around abstract painting and start your transformation today!

This class will help you quickly and easily understand what interests you and how to take what you see and create deeply meaningful, exciting and unlimited artworks.

Start your journey today and let's ignite your inner abstract artist!

“Clear, well demonstrated exercises by Natalie… a lovely simple way of embarking on abstraction in the landscape.”

Start your journey today and let's ignite your inner abstract artist!

About your Tutor

The last few years have been a period of huge transformation for Natalie. During this time she’s fully consolidated her art practice, reflecting deeply and developing exciting projects and collaborations.

She is now a full-time artist living and working in Cornwall, painting in her Bude studio and teaching at the St Ives School of Painting and Royal Cornwall Museum as well as running her own classes locally.

She recently completed 2 years of study with the Newlyn Art School which has strengthened her sense of self, her ideas and interests and given her tools to be rigorous in her critical thinking.

In spring 2023 Natalie held her first solo show This Land at the Royal Cornwall Museum which debuted her explorations into natural earth pigments and writing about her beloved Cornwall landscape.

FAQs

How long do I have access to the class for?

As long as you want it! There is no set time to work through the content, you can do it at your own pace and if you need to take a break it will be there waiting for you when you get back!

What's the price in my local currency?

The class is priced in GBP at £200. Please use an online currency converter to get the most up to date exchange rate.

Can I watch it more than once?

Absolutely! You can log into the class and repeat the lessons as many times as you want.

What materials will I need?

You will get a full materials list on registration. I recommend using what you already have as this is a class about process not materials. If you are starting out in your creative journey then I suggest a basic art kit of dry materials (charcoal, soft pastels) and a small selection of acrylic paints and printing inks.

Is there anything else I need to know?

The emphasis on this class is very much about experimenting, investigating and adopting a 'what if' approach. My art practice is based around this attitude and it can lead to exciting and unexpected results! In this class I encourage you try something new and see how it can be adapted and incorporated into your own practice. Enjoy the process, push the materials and have a great deal of fun with it, and you never know where it might lead :)