“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.” ~Marianne Williamson
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Your artistic voice should be unique and recognizable, one that is your own,
and a reflection of how you see the world.
Imagine that exquisite moment of stepping into the flow of creativity and making beautiful art that has meaning—feeling confident that your creative process will lead you to the art you're meant to create.
But how do you get there?
Maybe you’ve followed art lessons step by step, diligently practicing the technique, and the results are beautiful, but you feel something is missing. Or, you have taken countless classes from amazing artists whose style you love; however, you don't feel you have an unmistakable artistic style of your own. Maybe you have so many beautiful ideas floating through your mind that you finally think it’s time to make your creative mark through your art.
I invite you to join me for
F O U N D
A beautiful Intensive online creative experience where we connect
to what makes us unique and create art filled with beauty and truth!
The class is pre-recorded, and has lifetime access with downloadable videos.
There will be live Zoom events during the workshop, and the recordings will be saved to the classroom.
You can find a list of all the art supplies at the bottom of this page.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
I invite you to look at this workshop as a road map that you can use time and again throughout your artistic journey. It will keep you grounded and bring clarity to your creative vision. Think of it as your North Star, which will guide you and give you the confidence to finally free your artistic voice!
Every week, for five weeks, I will walk alongside you through a series of creative sessions that will help you laser focus on the elements of your style, choice of subject matter, mediums, your sources of inspiration, and how to choose an idea (or two).
In this workshop, I will take you by the hand and share the discoveries that have allowed me to create from a sacred place filled with beauty and truth. I will show you how to make space for your big beautiful ideas and create art that you genuinely love.
I believe this workshop will guide you to embrace your gorgeous and powerful creative spirit. It is time to honor your gifts and commit to creating art as only you can. You are filled with so many beautiful creative ideas; imagine what it will feel like when you finally allow them to spill onto your canvas.
Student Reviews
“FOUND impressed on me that I needed to find my creative voice...and that I actually HAD a creative voice. My style, my colors, my favorite mediums, and my explorations were mine to embrace. They had value because they were uniquely mine. This class is a gift.” ~Janice E.
“I highly recommend FOUND for anyone who wants to grow in their creative experience. If you enjoy things of thought and beauty, this is the class for you. Renee Mueller is a beautiful person and it shines through in not only her own creative works but in her lessons. I’m currently seeing the fruits of the experiments and exercises I performed in FOUND in the artwork I’m creating now, a year later! I loved EVERYTHING about this class. My recommendation is: try this class, take your time, and enjoy the journey and the results from the wisdom you’ll gain along the way!” ~ Christy P
"Thank you, Renee for choreographing this gorgeous series of creative sessions. As a woman in this whirlwind world, I often feel danced, from here to there and back again…endlessly. FOUND stilled me, gave me time to breathe, invited me into a space of creative exploration and artistic discovery…and in that slow dance with myself I found much that is good and true and beautiful, within and without.” ~Jen F.
“FOUND has been foundational to discovering my unique style in my work and developing my ability to see it when it begins to take shape in new works-in-progress. It's hard to find words to describe the intimacy I now have with my creative process, thanks to taking FOUND to heart and working the course. Renee truly has put her heart and soul into this course, and I uncovered a gold mine of creativity in myself while working through all the exercises. Hands down, this has been my favorite online art course ever!” ~Michelle B.
“Thank you for creating the FOUND Workshop! It truly is a work of ‘art’ in and of itself.vI feel blessed to have the opportunity to participate in this workshop. I have worked through Now, I am enjoying making my writing and marks. Over the past 4-5 years, I have taken many classes and workshops. While I loved and learned from 98% of the classes, there is something very special about FOUND. It is beautifully designed and presented. And, your genuine approach and heart are evident with each exploration. An amazing accomplishment for you as an artist and teacher”! ~Taylor D.
“Your courses are fun, and informative, and your personality is infectious. I definitely recommend your courses to others. Thank you for creating courses filled with beauty, personality, enthusiasm, and easy-to-follow instructions.” ~ S.W.
“Renee this was of the most beautiful class that I need to be in! I was so lost after Ryan that I was able to cry..to Love..to see my nest complete and never share because it was my time for God to hold me and make me whole again. And now every Mother’s Day I’m able to be joyful knowing he was taken that day..because the lord needed him! My other babies are still here and WE are healed and having fun again.” ~Rhonda B.
“I have taken a few courses with Renee and always enjoy her approach to art. In Found, I love the way she talks through the playing and planning involved in her art. It has really made me think about not only experimenting with color palettes and mediums, but also making notes and truly thinking about how I feel and what I want from my art.” ~Ramona P.
Unearthing the beauty in our life experiences inspires us to create work that reflects what we hold deep within our souls.
Our truth.
F O U N D
New modules and workbooks will drop every Monday
Weekly coursework includes 2+ hours of creative session videos every week.
A beautiful workbook to use throughout the course and beyond.
This will not be a step-by-step on how to create art like me, but lessons and demonstrations on to create art that reflects who you are and where you have been.
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BONUS
ZOOM SESSIONS FROM 2022 & 2023 - The Replays
My conversation with Andrea Garvey, Carolyn Reed Barrit, and Jeanne Oliver was filled with so much goodness that I want to include them in this year’s class. Once you register for the course, you can immediately access their Zoom sessions.
Guest Speaker Carolyn Reed Barrit Discusses working with galleries, submitting artwork to exhibitions, and selling your artwork.
Guest Speaker Jeanne Oliver Discusses turning your passion into a creative business, thoughts on style development, and how your history is a wellspring of inspiration for your art.
All lessons are downloadable with lifetime access.
Week 1
The Elements Of Your Style | Your Words, Lines, And Marks
Your personal history, stories, experiences, and conversations are a wellspring of inspiration for your artwork. They are your guiding light as you make that first mark on your paper, drag a palette knife across your canvas, or how you scribble or scratch through layers of paint. Your personal vocabulary of marks and how you create them will bring meaning to your work.
Module 1 is filled with fun! It is also about self-discovery, unearthing your beautiful gifts, passions, and experiences that all make up your creative DNA.
In the creative session series, I will demonstrate how my personal history has influenced the way I create lines, marks, and other elements that I bring to my work. It is all about exploring and embracing the original and beautiful marks that flow through you onto the paper.
We will finish the module by taking select pieces of your beautiful work and putting them into handmade concertina books.
Week 2
Your Beauty & Truth | Seeing The World Through Your Eyes
When we embrace the unique way we see, hear, and feel about the beauty and imperfections of the world around us, we can finally take the necessary steps to use our voice as an artist.
Module 2 is taking the time to look at what you find beautiful in the world around you. Embrace how you see the shapes, forms, and textures in a landscape, a flower, the city streets, nature, and people.
In the creative session series, send your pesky perfectionist on a road trip and create a beautiful series of spontaneous shapes in ink on paper. Get messy as you explore form using air-dry clay to make a small bowl,tray, and if you're feeling adventurous, a small figure (all with shapes).
My favorite project is the "Tapestry of Beauty & Truth." Push aside the noise, and create a beautiful collage using shapes, lines, stitching, ephemera, texture, and natural elements mounted on a wood panel. This intensely personal piece of art can be hung in your home to remind you to create from your heart.
Week 3
COLOR TRAVELOGUE
Choosing the right colors can immediately impact our art and evoke an emotional response from us and the viewer. It works subconsciously, as we seem to gravitate towards specific colors - bright and joyful, moody and muted, or a natural palette may be what attracts our eye.
Why are you drawn to specific colors and combinations of colors? When you can answer these questions, I believe you will have the start of your palette of beautiful colors to bring to the canvas. You will no longer need to search for that perfect color or wonder what specific shade of blue another artist uses. And, if you're like me, it will be an ongoing exploration and experimentation of color. Glorious Color!
Color is a deep subject and can take a lifetime of study. So one week of color consumption will not entirely fill the well, but it will get us started on the road of color self-discovery!
Engage your imagination as you work through the week's fun color assignments. Create your personal Book of Colors, bring in a storytelling component and put together an inspiration board that will be your color guide. And finally, weave your discoveries together to create a series of spontaneous and intuitive abstract paintings in the medium of your choice.
Week 4
EMBRACE YOUR SUBJECT
Think of this module as a bridge between you and your art. When you choose a subject to express an idea, feeling, or experience, you begin to travel towards the work you are meant to create—all the while being mindful of the steps you take as you cross the bridge.
In module 4, I share my philosophy and process about choosing a subject, planning, and practicing. By choosing your subject matter, medium, and substrate, you will take the proper steps to engage your imagination and ideas. Eventually, you will develop a process to help you stay the course and build the confidence you need to make compelling art.
Week 5
COMMIT TO YOUR IDEA
In module 5, I will share everything I have discovered about taking that "inkling" of an idea pulling the hardest, and giving it the space it needs to turn into something beautiful. How to overcome resistance, fear, and self-doubt as you move forward to create your art. You will be prepared to take the steps you need to move forward and use your gorgeous creative power!
We will take baby steps along the way to develop our ideas, pull together our sources of inspiration, research, collect, and plan to create. I will be there every step of the way and share with you how I take an inkling of an idea and give it space to become more.
The Creative Sessions
The "creative sessions" are not about painting, drawing, or making art like me. Nor are they step-by-step technique lessons. They are meant as a visual guide to help you engage your imagination and create something uniquely you.
My intention behind the "creative sessions" is to encourage you to explore, experiment, make messes, and loosen up while making discoveries about yourself and what you want to create.
I know in my heart that there is power in believing that we are profoundly creative and have
something to communicate through art.
F O U N D is an intensive workshop that will give you the confidence to embrace your creative power and find your personal roadmap to creating authentic, beautiful art from a place that resides deep in your soul.
Enjoy exploring the creative sessions and weekly assignments. (remember you have lifetime access to the workshop and can go at your own pace)
There are a few suggested art supplies that you may want to purchase to explore the concepts and assignments. But, to attain the most benefit from the workshop, I feel it is essential to use mediums and art supplies you feel most confident working with.
By committing to work through all assignments and creative sessions, I know in my heart you will walk out the other side of this workshop transformed and with a renewed sense of creative confidence.
Five Week Intensive Online Workshop
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THE WORKSHOP IS PRE-RECORDED WITH LIFETIME ACCESS.
I want you to imagine immersing yourself in beautiful, soul-searching lessons that will guide you to experiment, explore, play, and contemplate your work. Envision how it will feel to create with confidence and nurture ideas from a deep place within your soul.
Art Supplies
I want you to have a great experience in the workshop, and one way to do that is to use the art supplies and mediums you feel most comfortable using. Since this class is a bit different from my "step by step" classes, using the mediums you have on hand will give you the freedom to explore and experiment.
With that said, there are a few suggested items that you might want to think about purchasing for the workshop.
If you're interested in working large, buy the drawing paper roll. However, if you're not interested in using the roll, purchase the Strathmore 18X24 pad of drawing paper; the sheets are still large enough to work on and get interesting marks and lines.
Strathmore Drawing Paper (Roll)
Strathmore Drawing Paper (18 x 24) Pad
Wood Panel (optional) - I will use this in Module 2 for the final collage piece. But, you can use anything you have on hand to make the collage.
Watercolor paper or mixed media paper of your choice. There are a lot of exercises that will use watercolor paper, so make sure you have enough. Feel free to use hot or cold press, which ever is your favorite. I feel strongly about getting the best paper you can for the best results.
Journal for notes
Any Sketchbook or Art Journal for experimenting, sketching, painting, and notes. I like to have a small sketchbook that I keep with me at all times and a larger one that I use in my studio.
Speedball ink (small) or if you prefer a larger bottle - Speedball Ink Large Other inks suggestions are Liquitex Acrylic Inks in the color of your choice.
Uncut Matte Board (to make concertina book covers. Note: you can also use cardboard, old books from the thrift shop, cardboard from the back of a sketchpad. Use your imagination, you don't have to use what I use for your books.
craft knife, or box cutter to cut your book covers
Pens - Anything you have on hand.
Examples: Gell Pens, Ink Pens, calligraphy pens, Paint Pens, Ruling Pen.
Pencils - Anything you have on hand.
Examples: Charcoal Pencils, Graphite Pencils, Mechanical Pencils, Colored Pencils.
Brushes - Your favorites
Large Brush - If you want to experiment with painting larger, pick up a brush at your local hardware store.
YES Paste - My favorite for collaging.
Paint: Use what you feel comfortable using. Since this course is not geared toward a specific medium, you can use anything you want.
Color: When we get to Module 3 we will do a lot of preliminary work on developing your color palettes. Use your favorite colors and during this lesson, if you find you need new colors, you can add them here. If you need help in color mixing, I will do my best to help you find a good mix.
Color Wheel - This is my favorite Color Wheel! I think every artist should have this one in their studio, I use it all the time.
Vintage Book or Thrift Shop Book - We will deconstruct a book to create our "Book of Colors"
Inspiration Boards: In Module 3 & 5, you will create two separate inspiration boards. You can tape it onto a wall or door in your home. Use a pinboard or a piece of foam core. You can also pick up a small piece of MDF from the hardware store use it as well.
Additional Substrates: When it comes to your final pieces, I encourage you to choose the substrates you love working on. You don't have to have anything specific since this is about you and the work you choose to create.
Often, I will look around my studio and try and use what I have on hand. You can paint over an old canvas, use Wood Panels, or a beautiful piece of watercolor paper. Remember, this course is all about you and the beautiful work you're going to create!
Optional Elements that you might want to use in your work.
Paper Ephemera.
Vintage textiles or ribbons
Raw Canvas or Pieces of Drop cloth to paint or stitch on for texture
Embroider Thread
Elements found in nature - Feathers, small branches, dried flowers, etc.
A few of my favorite supplies:
Art Graf Water Soluble Tailors Chalk (Carbon Black)
You can find more of my favorite art supplies on my website under the Resources Tab.
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