

OVER 30 HOURS OF TUTORIALS
COURSE OVERVIEW
My name is Michelle Scarafile and I’ve been painting since I was a young girl. In MODULE 1, I’ll share with you why it was so important for me to create this course and I’ll help you get clear on your own “WHY” as well as the mindset you need to hold as an artist.
MODULE 2 is all about setting up your SPACE and deciding on your subject matter. Whether you paint a landscape along with me, or something else… you’ll learn everything you need to know to get started.
In MODULE 3, we’ll cover the all of the SUPPLIES you’ll need and what to do with them. Investing in art supplies is not a cheap endeavour. I’ll tell you what you need to buy so you don’t waste a ton of money on art supplies and I’ll show you exactly what to do with them!
MODULE 4 is all about THEORY and practical APPLICATION. You’ll learn about VALUES and why they will ‘make or break’ your piece… You’ll also get a crash course in COLOR THEORY and you’ll learn how to create virtually any color you want (or need) from 2 yellows, 2 reds and 2 blues. After this module, you’ll forever look at art in a different light.
MODULE 5 is where we PUT IT ALL TOGETHER. We take everything you’ve learned so far and prepare to paint. We’ll chat about what to do when fear creeps in (believe me, it does!) and how to protect yourself from copyright infringement. You’ll also learn about proportion, how to sketch, and the importance of starting with something other than white.
MODULE 6 is where the rubber meets the road. PAINT goes on the canvas! It’s time to ground your canvas… graph, plot & sketch your subject… and start adding layers of paint. I’ll also share some tips and tricks to make sure you stay out of the proverbial quicksand.
MODULE 7 includes TROUBLESHOOTING. We’ll cover what to do if your painting falls flat and when it’s time to call it “finished”… You’ll also learn how to treat the edges of your canvas, whether or not to consider framing, and how to hang your piece. Finally, we’ll cover the age-old questions of “What to do next?”
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
If you decide you want to paint from your own photograph, don’t worry… I’ve got you covered. In this module, I’ll outline Tips & Tricks for painting virtually ANY subject, including abstract art. You’ll also find your list of SUPPLIES and every PDF / COURSE DIAGRAM in one nice, neat place.
POUR PAINTING
My hope for you is that you continue to paint and that you share it with others, so I’ve created this quick and easy BONUS video that will teach you how to make a pour painting; something you can easily do (LIKE IN AN HOUR!) and share with others…
I WANT TO PAINT!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
“More Than a Painting” is very highly recommended for the complete beginner to those wishing to expand their technical capabilities.
Let Michelle take you by the hand as she guides you through “More Than a Painting”. Michelle’s expertise and passion for art combined with her infectious way of communicating will have you saying, “I can do that!!”
The course is professionally developed with captivating videos, supportive text and inspiring quotes.
I gained so much art knowledge that I found myself wishing I could unsee all the paintings I’ve seen in my life and re view them with that new knowledge.
Maggie FieldEducatorMelbourne, AustraliaBrush mix! Let's have some big, fluffy clouds in this painting.
Pretend you’re a whisper floating across here. Wiggle it, then sharpen it. Water breaks, and it churns, and it has fun! Zooooom… you’ve gotta make the little noises or it doesn’t work right.
All we’re trying to do is teach you a technique and turn you loose on the world. Let’s make some big, fluffy clouds today! Don’t just cover it all up — leave these spots! Oh, the agony! I remember it.
Don’t want to destroy, just diffuse. Tongue got over my teeth there and I couldn’t see what I was saying. The joy of painting really is universal. They are restricted only by your imagination.
Lorri QuiettRealtorLakewood, CaliforniaBrush mix! Let's have some big, fluffy clouds in this painting.
Pretend you’re a whisper floating across here. Wiggle it, then sharpen it. Water breaks, and it churns, and it has fun! Zooooom… you’ve gotta make the little noises or it doesn’t work right.
All we’re trying to do is teach you a technique and turn you loose on the world. Let’s make some big, fluffy clouds today! Don’t just cover it all up — leave these spots! Oh, the agony! I remember it.
Don’t want to destroy, just diffuse. Tongue got over my teeth there and I couldn’t see what I was saying. The joy of painting really is universal. They are restricted only by your imagination.
Kathy MarshallDesignerAtlanta, GeorgiaBrush mix! Let's have some big, fluffy clouds in this painting.
Pretend you’re a whisper floating across here. Wiggle it, then sharpen it. Water breaks, and it churns, and it has fun! Zooooom… you’ve gotta make the little noises or it doesn’t work right.
All we’re trying to do is teach you a technique and turn you loose on the world. Let’s make some big, fluffy clouds today! Don’t just cover it all up — leave these spots! Oh, the agony! I remember it.
Don’t want to destroy, just diffuse. Tongue got over my teeth there and I couldn’t see what I was saying. The joy of painting really is universal. They are restricted only by your imagination.
James CooperExpert StorytellerLos Angeles, CaliforniaBrush mix! Let's have some big, fluffy clouds in this painting.
Pretend you’re a whisper floating across here. Wiggle it, then sharpen it. Water breaks, and it churns, and it has fun! Zooooom… you’ve gotta make the little noises or it doesn’t work right.
All we’re trying to do is teach you a technique and turn you loose on the world. Let’s make some big, fluffy clouds today! Don’t just cover it all up — leave these spots! Oh, the agony! I remember it.
Don’t want to destroy, just diffuse. Tongue got over my teeth there and I couldn’t see what I was saying. The joy of painting really is universal. They are restricted only by your imagination.
Joh GraneyConsultantAdelaide, South Australia