Next intake starts 5th September!
Only 10 students accepted each round
Learn to draw and paint beautiful, realistic artworks inspired by nature in just 10 weeks!
Do you..
Dream of painting the beautiful plants in your garden but doubt you can? (Guess what - you can!)
Love botanical art but aren’t sure where to start in creating your own?
Struggle to find the time and now it's been months without a paint brush in your hand?
Hi, I'm Jessie!
For over a decade I've specialised in botanical art - winning two awards, taught hundreds of students around the globe online and in person at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne - now I'm so excited spread my love of botanical art through this course.
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It's super common to feel stuck when you're getting started:
- Perhaps you've tried, but feel overwhelmed with watercolour.
- Maybe you hesitate to start because you worry the result won't look good or you were told you weren't 'good' at art in school?
- Or you've begun artworks, only to loose motivation and that artwork is still sitting in a drawer, yet to be finished 'one day'.
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If any of this is you - don't worry - it's been me too!!
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When I started out, it felt like I was fumbling through my paintings with a lot of guess work. I struggled with self-doubt, procrastination and found myself starting projects but never finishing them.
Over the years, little by little, I've developed and honed my Four Step Process that helps makes the painting pathway clear, learnt small mindset shifts to help overcome self doubt and found little tips and tricks with watercolour so now I feel capable of painting any subject I set my mind to.
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This is why I've created this course - to be the creative boost, positive encouragement and clear structure that will have you creating artworks you love and without the self-doubt! You won't be learning alone, I'll be right there with you through live Zoom sessions, email feedback and in our supportive online community.
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I LOVE how we get to celebrate and connect with nature through creating botanical art, and I'm so excited for more people to experience this too.
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Find Everything You Need to Start Creating Botanical Art
No previous experience required
Simple and clear, step-by-step instructions
Create artworks you're proud to hang on your wall​
Understand the wonderful world of watercolour​
Connect with a community of like-minded art and nature enthusiasts​​
Embrace your creative side while connecting with nature​​
Feel Supported With:
Ongoing Feedback, Clear Guidance and Structure
Here's why my students flourish and why you no longer have to learn alone:
Weekly Videos to Guide Your Progress
Weekly video releases that keep you on track and moving forward - one week at a time
Create at your own pace while being guided by weekly video releases and following a clear course structure.
Professional Critique
Accelerate your progress with personalised feedback
Submit your work via email at the end of each module to receive friendly and encouraging feedback.
Weekly Live Group Q&A's
Experience the power of group mentoring through live Zoom sessions
Meet other students, ask your burning questions, receive instant feedback and live demonstrations.​​
A Friendly Online Community​
Exclusive access to a vibrant community of like minded artists​​
In the online portal you can connect with others, find inspiration and ask additional questions.
Take a Look Inside:
I'll take you through my step-by-step process using my
two most popular subjects - gumnuts and flowering gum - working from the photos I provide inside the course.​​
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You'll learn artistic skills you can apply to any future subject — so you can keep creating long after the course ends.
Welcome Module
Materials & How to Set Yourself Up
Module 1
Introduction to Drawing & Lighting
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Course Timeline, Support and Guidelines
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Printable materials list plus a video going through each art material
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How best to prepare for the course
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Easy warm ups
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Introduction to lighting and how it affects different shapes
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How to create a simple line drawing and understand perspective
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Learn my 4 step drawing process using these beginner-friendly gumnuts
Module 2
Introduction to Watercolour
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Before launching into a painting, you'll practice watercolour in easy, simple shapes
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Learn the 5 watercolour techniques you need to know: flat wash, graded wash, wet in wet, dry brush and lifting out
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Understand basic colour theory so you can mix any colour
Module 3
Painting the Gumnuts
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How to mix your colours for the painting
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Learn my 4 step painting process while painting these beginner-friendly gumnuts
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Learn how to capture texture and detail
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I share my tips on how I decide if a painting is finished
Module 4
Drawing the Flowering Gum
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Hone the 4 step drawing process with my most popular subject - the beautiful flowering gum​
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Learn how to create smooth textures and capture detailed subjects with pencils
Module 5
Painting the Flowering Gum
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How to mix natural colours for Australian native leaves
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Hone the 4 step painting process while creating the painting of the flowering gum
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Learn how to paint detailed subjects and how to control the watercolour​
Plus, Two Bonus Modules:
Getting to Know Your Inner Critic
Watercolour Trouble Shooting Guide
Learn about the sneaky thoughts that are holding you back from creating (or finishing!) your artworks and how to move past blocks.​
I share my secrets, tips and tricks on how to prevent and fix common watercolour mistakes, including: messy edges, lost highlights and unwanted splashes. Plus how you can flatten buckled watercolour paper.
Turn your love for plants into artworks:
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Learn how to break down the drawing process so you can draw the plants around you
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Understand how to mix any colour so you can capture the colours in the flowers you grow
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Understand the way light falls across different shapes so you're no longer creating flat, unrealistic paintings
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Upgrade your art hobby - start creating beautiful, realistic artworks that impress
Ready to Learn?
Sign up to the waitlist below and I'll let you know if there's spot in the next round, starting 5th September.
Places fill quickly as I only accept a small cohort of 10 students per round!
Hear From Past Students
Lesa
Victoria, Australia
“I have learnt a great deal and the formats suited me extremely well, offering flexibility and practice opportunities."
"I love these classes and Jessie's teaching style!"
"I wish more people could do this class; I told my online art Facebook group of 500 people that they should all sign up!"
"Jessie is such a wonderful teacher, patient and very helpful. The weekly lessons were great and well explained. I learnt so much."
Frequently Asked Questions
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I have absolutely zero art experience, will I be able to do it?Everyone has to start somewhere, so yes you absolutely can! I show you everything, step by step and there for you when you need help. Just remember to be kind on yourself, allow yourself to make mistakes and don't expect masterpieces first go. Your confidence and skills will grow each time you practice.
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I have some experience already, will I get much out of this foundations course?It never hurts to revisit to the foundations, especially if there's still some things you feel like you don't quite understand. I also find that I learn something different in every subject, so if you haven't painted these subjects then yes, you'll still get a lot out of it!
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Is this whole course online?Yes the full course is an online course with no in-person classes. The Zoom Sessions are the only live component.
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What if I can't keep up with the 10 Week timeline?I understand everyone learns at different paces and that, sometimes, life gets in the way. If you fall behind, just try to catch up as best you can. If you are still behind at the end of the 10 weeks there are continuation options
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What if I don't finish the work within the 10 weeks?No problem! You have access to the videos for a total of 12 months from the start date of the course, you can continue learning by yourself. If you'd like to continue with the support I have a continuation plan option.
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How long do I have access to the learning videos?Access to the videos with support - Live Zoom Session, Online Community and Email Feedback - is only for during the 10 weeks. You'll have access to the video content only is for 12 months! (From your course start date). So you can go back and revisit the videos afterwards.
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Can I rewatch the weekly learning videos?Absolutely! You can hit play, pause and rewind whenever suits you - you can even speed up or slow down the videos. You have access to these videos for a total of 12 months.
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When are the live Zoom Q&A Sessions?Every Tuesday evening 6-7pm Melbourne, Australia time (AEST for October- April, AEDT for April- October)
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Do I have to attend every live Zoom session?No you don't. I encourage you to as you'll get the most out of the course this way, but they are intended as casual 'drop in' sessions.
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Are the Live Zoom Q&A sessions recorded?No these are not recorded. If you miss one and have any questions in between email feedback, you can ask your questions in the online community!
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I'm nervous to share my work, do I have to?I absolutely understand this, it can be nerve racking sharing your work, but I promise you that the more you do it, the easier it gets! Only share what you feel comfortable sharing.
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Can I use my cheap art materials?The quality of your art materials does have an impact on the result, however, just get whatever is in your budget - the most important thing is that you're doing the work and practicing!
My course will take you from
Wasting downtime on your phone
Struggle with watercolour and control
Confused about art materials
Never finishing your artworks
Doubting your artistic abilities
Find a meditative and creative outlet
Paint impressive paintings with confidence
Navigate the art store with clarity
Have four finished artworks + more
Feel supported, inspired and excited to create!
If I've left anything unanswered, please get in touch with any questions:
Email: hello@jessieroseford.com
