Brushstrokes of Light:

Exploring the Journey of Fine Art Oil Painting with Julie Brayton

Often I’m told by others that they love the colors in my paintings. Some will ask if I teach. 

What I teach is without a doubt a challenge as it requires dedication and patience to re-train your eyes to see the world differently.

I have put a lot of effort into my online course to allow aspiring artists to take their time to make this transition. The rewards are great when they do. Not only do they see the world in a completely different light but they are able to create work that is a colorful version of reality. Once the concept is grasped, these artists go on to relay their own voice, a signature style that reflects their understanding of color but in a way that reflects who they are. That could be anywhere from tight realism to loose impressionism, even abstract!

In the learning stages the students work may look cookie cutter but once they get it they fly away from the nest.

I find retired professionals, empty nesters and stay at home parents who are looking for a creative outlet to be great candidates for this type of painting. They tend to want to really understand indepth what makes the process tick so they can make art that expresses who they are. The are often looking to leave a legacy or possibly a side income but mostly to glean a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.

It is a great way to keep the brain active and strong in addition to taking the person away in the sense that they become so deep into concentration everything else falls to the wayside.

Now that you have read the Color Tips PDF, you have a better idea about color and how

it works.

To further explore, students follow a couple of options:

1. They purchase my Foundation Color Course that take them step by step through important exercises to get the brain on the right track

2. They paint with me on a weekly bases to put this into practice.

I offer other options as well. 

Some people just want to get started with a painting. Many I have taken through a particular subject matter have not first gone through the more indepth steps. They just follow along step by step to the completion say of a wave.

Others want to get a deeper understanding without too big of an investment so will start with my Mini Course. 

To See the different options go to Offerings

The photos below demonstrate two starts and finishes.

In middle are my dedicated students going out in the field to paint.

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My goal or mission is to bring reminders and connection to the importance each individual has through the connection to nature. How we all can honor the essence of who we have always been meant to be. Creativity, whether through collecting art or creating it, is a healing force that allows us to embrace, tell and own our stories in a transformative and ultimately joyful way.