I just finished two back-to-back art workshops in Scotland and England. We started in Edinburgh and spent most of our time in the Lake District. I love a workshop (or any trip) that starts in the city and ends in the countryside.

When I have only a short amount of time with other artists I am not as concerned about they create but about the mindset shifts and tools they will be given so they create consistently when they get back home.

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A workshop is amazing but if we only save our creativity for special occasions then we are:

1. Never growing as artists

2. Miss out on the benefits of what creativity adds to our lives

3. Overlook the beauty that surrounds us every day

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If you did not join me in Scotland and England I wanted to share four instant access art courses on our site where I teach the lessons shared in the live workshop.

Each workshop is about SEEING! They are all about looking up, capturing shapes and lines and about trusting yourself about what YOU find beautiful!

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This course explores creative printmaking techniques that do not require a traditional printing press. Designed for artists, educators, and beginners alike, it introduces accessible methods for creating high-quality prints using simple tools, hand pressure, and a creative mindset.

You will learn a range of press-free printmaking approaches, including relief, monotype, and experimental techniques that can be done at home or in a classroom. This course emphasizes process, experimentation, and problem-solving, encouraging you to adapt techniques to your own materials and ideas.

Through step-by-step demonstrations, practical exercises, and project-based learning, you will develop an understanding of traditional and experimental printmaking principles while building a versatile toolkit for contemporary, low-tech, and mobile print practices. No prior printmaking experience or specialized equipment is required.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

Techniques Taught

• How to create great “warm” marks with Traced and Contact Monotype (one colour, blue)
• How to create images with object printing like leaves, combined with traced and contact Monotype (one colour, blue)
• How to layer different methods like Traced and Contact Monotype and Items printing through the combination of them (one colour, black)
• How to combine different simple but effective techniques and layering of different colours (darker blue on top of the previous layer)
• Journal Making by using different kind of papers (maps, old documents, etc.)
• How to build up multiple colours on the same image using different kind of papers previously dyed and others (maps, documents etc.)
• Natural paper and fabric dyeing techniques
• How to generate pictorial images similar to paintings by printing with transparent oil based ink and natural pigments on paper and fabric (many colours)
• How to use the Gelli plate printing method with different objects, stencils and leaves.
• Storytelling through mark making
• How to combine different layers of colour with the Gelli plate method
• How to create cards and small artworks great for collage, decoupage and journaling with the Gelli plate method

Master printmaker Francesco Geronazzo had a five-month period as an etching assistant of the FBAUP of Port; he has completed the three+two-year Masters degree in Printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna.

He’s been lecturing in printmaking at the Academy of fine arts of Bologna for two years; he currently lives in between Margaret River WA, where he teaches printmaking techniques at Margaret River Printmaking and Italy where he runs the Italian Printmaking Retreats.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

If this is your first course with us or you are a longtime member we want to share how easy it is to find out more, register, see the supply list and share with your friends.

1. Come and read all about the new course HERE.
2. If you think your friends would love this course we would be beyond honored to have you share the promo video. We have included all of the social media links under the video to make it easy. You can also directly share the course page. You do not have to be a member of this site to see what we have to offer!
3. We also have over 160 other courses and to see what we are offering you can go directly to jeanneoliver.com and then click on courses.
4. All of our courses are pre-recorded so you can watch them at your convenience. The best part is that you have lifetime* access.
5. If you have any questions about the course please contact support here.

*As long as we manage the creative network

This course explores creative printmaking techniques that do not require a traditional printing press. Designed for artists, educators, and beginners alike, it introduces accessible methods for creating high-quality prints using simple tools, hand pressure, and a creative mindset.

You will learn a range of press-free printmaking approaches, including relief, monotype, and experimental techniques that can be done at home or in a classroom. This course emphasizes process, experimentation, and problem-solving, encouraging you to adapt techniques to your own materials and ideas.

Through step-by-step demonstrations, practical exercises, and project-based learning, you will develop an understanding of traditional and experimental printmaking principles while building a versatile toolkit for contemporary, low-tech, and mobile print practices. No prior printmaking experience or specialized equipment is required.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

Techniques Taught

• How to create great “warm” marks with Traced and Contact Monotype (one colour, blue)
• How to create images with object printing like leaves, combined with traced and contact Monotype (one colour, blue)
• How to layer different methods like Traced and Contact Monotype and Items printing through the combination of them (one colour, black)
• How to combine different simple but effective techniques and layering of different colours (darker blue on top of the previous layer)
• Journal Making by using different kind of papers (maps, old documents, etc.)
• How to build up multiple colours on the same image using different kind of papers previously dyed and others (maps, documents etc.)
• Natural paper and fabric dyeing techniques
• How to generate pictorial images similar to paintings by printing with transparent oil based ink and natural pigments on paper and fabric (many colours)
• How to use the Gelli plate printing method with different objects, stencils and leaves.
• Storytelling through mark making
• How to combine different layers of colour with the Gelli plate method
• How to create cards and small artworks great for collage, decoupage and journaling with the Gelli plate method

Master printmaker Francesco Geronazzo had a five-month period as an etching assistant of the FBAUP of Port; he has completed the three+two-year Masters degree in Printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna.

He’s been lecturing in printmaking at the Academy of fine arts of Bologna for two years; he currently lives in between Margaret River WA, where he teaches printmaking techniques at Margaret River Printmaking and Italy where he runs the Italian Printmaking Retreats.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

If this is your first course with us or you are a longtime member we want to share how easy it is to find out more, register, see the supply list and share with your friends.

1. Come and read all about the new course HERE.
2. If you think your friends would love this course we would be beyond honored to have you share the promo video. We have included all of the social media links under the video to make it easy. You can also directly share the course page. You do not have to be a member of this site to see what we have to offer!
3. We also have over 160 other courses and to see what we are offering you can go directly to jeanneoliver.com and then click on courses.
4. All of our courses are pre-recorded so you can watch them at your convenience. The best part is that you have lifetime* access.
5. If you have any questions about the course please contact support here.

*As long as we manage the creative network

This course explores creative printmaking techniques that do not require a traditional printing press. Designed for artists, educators, and beginners alike, it introduces accessible methods for creating high-quality prints using simple tools, hand pressure, and a creative mindset.

You will learn a range of press-free printmaking approaches, including relief, monotype, and experimental techniques that can be done at home or in a classroom. This course emphasizes process, experimentation, and problem-solving, encouraging you to adapt techniques to your own materials and ideas.

Through step-by-step demonstrations, practical exercises, and project-based learning, you will develop an understanding of traditional and experimental printmaking principles while building a versatile toolkit for contemporary, low-tech, and mobile print practices. No prior printmaking experience or specialized equipment is required.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

Techniques Taught

• How to create great “warm” marks with Traced and Contact Monotype (one colour, blue)
• How to create images with object printing like leaves, combined with traced and contact Monotype (one colour, blue)
• How to layer different methods like Traced and Contact Monotype and Items printing through the combination of them (one colour, black)
• How to combine different simple but effective techniques and layering of different colours (darker blue on top of the previous layer)
• Journal Making by using different kind of papers (maps, old documents, etc.)
• How to build up multiple colours on the same image using different kind of papers previously dyed and others (maps, documents etc.)
• Natural paper and fabric dyeing techniques
• How to generate pictorial images similar to paintings by printing with transparent oil based ink and natural pigments on paper and fabric (many colours)
• How to use the Gelli plate printing method with different objects, stencils and leaves.
• Storytelling through mark making
• How to combine different layers of colour with the Gelli plate method
• How to create cards and small artworks great for collage, decoupage and journaling with the Gelli plate method

Master printmaker Francesco Geronazzo had a five-month period as an etching assistant of the FBAUP of Port; he has completed the three+two-year Masters degree in Printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna.

He’s been lecturing in printmaking at the Academy of fine arts of Bologna for two years; he currently lives in between Margaret River WA, where he teaches printmaking techniques at Margaret River Printmaking and Italy where he runs the Italian Printmaking Retreats.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

Early Registration is open for Beyond the Press with Francesco Geronazzo. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on March 20th at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on April 17th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

If this is your first course with us or you are a longtime member we want to share how easy it is to find out more, register, see the supply list and share with your friends.

1. Come and read all about the new course HERE.
2. If you think your friends would love this course we would be beyond honored to have you share the promo video. We have included all of the social media links under the video to make it easy. You can also directly share the course page. You do not have to be a member of this site to see what we have to offer!
3. We also have over 160 other courses and to see what we are offering you can go directly to jeanneoliver.com and then click on courses.
4. All of our courses are pre-recorded so you can watch them at your convenience. The best part is that you have lifetime* access.
5. If you have any questions about the course please contact support here.

*As long as we manage the creative network

Early Registration is ending for Cyanotype as a Visual Practice with Reyes Boluda. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on April 3rd at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on May 8th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

Techniques Taught

• • Preparing and mixing cyanotype chemistry safely
  • Coating paper, fabric, and ceramic surfaces with cyanotype solution
  • Controlling exposure using natural UV light
  • Rinsing and developing cyanotype prints properly
  • Troubleshooting exposure and development issues
  • Creating botanical cyanotypes using real plants
  • Designing and printing digital negatives for cyanotype
  • Printing photographic images in cyanotype
  • Applying wet cyanotype techniques for experimental effects
  • Toning cyanotype prints using natural materials
  • Adjusting pH to modify tonal outcomes
  • Adding hand stitching to finished cyanotype prints

Meet Reyes

I am a Spanish visual artist working with both analog and digital processes, collage, and mixed media. My practice centers on portraiture as a space of identity, memory, and presence. I work intuitively, allowing materials, time, and chance to guide the process. Archival photographs, found documents, drawing, and painterly gesture coexist in my work, creating visual constructions that balance intimacy and distance, fragility and resilience. My portraits are not meant to describe a person, but to construct a visual presence. They explore how personal and collective histories surface through gesture, texture, and form. Cyanotype holds a special place in my practice. I am drawn to it as an ancient and almost magical way of writing with light, where chemistry, time, and nature collaborate in unpredictable ways. The moment of revelation, when the image emerges in water, continues to feel like a quiet act of wonder and transformation. I live and work between Spain and the UK, developing my work through independent practice, collaborative projects, and an ongoing exploration of material-based processes.

Early Registration is ending for Cyanotype as a Visual Practice with Reyes Boluda. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on April 3rd at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on May 8th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

Early Registration is ending for Cyanotype as a Visual Practice with Reyes Boluda. Early Registration price is $52 and will go full price ($98) on April 3rd at 11:59pm MT. The course begins on May 8th @ 5am MT. The course has 4 hours of content. Come and read all about it. All videos are downloadable, lifetime access* and closed captioned.

If this is your first course with us or you are a longtime member we want to share how easy it is to find out more, register, see the supply list and share with your friends.

1. Come and read all about the new course HERE.
2. If you think your friends would love this course we would be beyond honored to have you share the promo video. We have included all of the social media links under the video to make it easy. You can also directly share the course page. You do not have to be a member of this site to see what we have to offer!
3. We also have over 160 other courses and to see what we are offering you can go directly to jeanneoliver.com and then click on courses.
4. All of our courses are pre-recorded so you can watch them at your convenience. The best part is that you have lifetime* access.
5. If you have any questions about the course please contact support here.

*As long as we manage the creative network

If you love history, creativity and studying the works/lives of other artists, you will LOVE our free book club!

The next book is The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. This will be a late summer discussion after we return to the US. Date and time to be announced at a later date.

If you have not joined the free book club, please click HERE.

As design and creative processes have become more and more digital over the years, I’ve noticed an increasing value for using physical creative processes into my work. Sometimes a font will do the trick, but there’s nothing like the humanity and handmade touch that some real lettering will give to a design.

In this course, I’ll walk you basic lettering principles as well as the techniques I reach for most frequently to add handwritten elements to designs, and also to create handwritten fonts. From brush lettering to sketching to scribble-writing, you’ll learn how to get comfortable with different lettering tools that will help you create in your own style, no matter what level of experience you’re coming into this with.

From there, we’ll learn to digitize our lettering, and have some playtime where we just use different styles of lettering to create freely, from quotes to wedding signage to website headers/elements.

You’ll also learn how to easily create a handwritten font using Adobe Illustrator and Fontself!

Over the years, I’ve heard so many people say, “I’d love to create handlettering or a handwritten font, but my handwriting sucks,” or, “I could never create something like THAT, my handwriting looks like chicken scratch.”

But I will shout it from the mountaintops – IT DOESN’T MATTER! (Also, my handwriting is a MESS – hand lettering is so much more drawing than it is writing!)

Whatever you’re capable of creating can be used in absolutely beautiful and unique ways that make your work stand out, feel extremely special, and bring humanity back into digital designs.

Here, you’re invited to embrace the messiness of your handwriting or sketching, learn to allow the process to dictate what the end result looks like, and let go of any expectations of perfection.

So grab some paper and whatever tool you prefer to use, and let’s create some lettering!

Techniques Taught in this Course

• Basics of lettering and type terminology and concepts
• How changing different factors will affect your lettering style
• Learn the basic things to keep in mind to help keep your lettering looking consistent
• Introduction to different lettering tools
• How to create sans serif lettering with a flat brush
• How to create script lettering with a round brush
• Using the scribble technique to sketch lettering with a pencil and pen
• Building script letters with “fake calligraphy” techniques
• Learn how to use “blocking” for mapping out lettering quotes
• How to digitize your lettering
• Using paint pens to create lettering on acrylic signage
• Using crayons, pens, and other tools at-hand tools to create and digitize lettering
• Digitizing lettering to create quotes, website headers/elements, invitations, and more
• How to create a handwritten font using Adobe Illustrator and Fontself

Get Intro to Hand Lettering for Designers and Creatives for 50% off using the code LETTERING50.

Are you ready for something that will get your creativity moving?

If you’ve ever found yourself creatively challenged and wishing for more time for your art, staring at a blank page instead of getting started,
or craving a fresh, energizing spark? This is for you!

I’m so excited to invite you to a different kind of challenge — one that’s designed to shift your energy and get your creativity flowing in new directions.

 REGISTER FOR FREE HERE 

All images referenced are available through public domain in the US and the country of origin.

 
Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) was a Finnish modernist painter, celebrated as one of the most original voices in Nordic art history. She is a treasured icon in Finland and only recently has she begun to get recognition worldwide. Schjerfbeck’s career spanned over 60 years, with her painting style ranging from traditional realism to minimalist modernism. I was first drawn to her stunning and original portrait work but when I saw her still life work that is what I knew I wanted to study more and share with you. When I look at the progression of Helene’s art I see the editing out of everything that is not needed to showcase only what must remain.

Join me for a two part live Zoom art workshop where we will study the still life work of Helene Schjerfbeck. We will begin with a brief history of Helene and her work and then study her marks. We will do multiple studies in graphite and charcoal followed by works in pastel and oil pastels. Part two of the workshop will focus on creating gouache painting (feel free to use acrylics or watercolors too) of one of the still life references.

INSTANT ACCESS  for Still Life Studies with Helene Schjerfbevk with Jeanne Oliver. Early registration price is $58 with 4 hours of content.  All edited sessions are downloadable, high res, and include closed captioning.
 

All images referenced are available through public domain in the US and the country of origin.

 
INSTANT ACCESS  for Still Life Studies with Helene Schjerfbevk with Jeanne Oliver. Early registration price is $58 with 4 hours of content.  All edited sessions are downloadable, high res, and include closed captioning.

INSTANT ACCESS  for Still Life Studies with Helene Schjerfbevk with Jeanne Oliver. Early registration price is $58 with 4 hours of content.  All edited sessions are downloadable, high res, and include closed captioning.

All images referenced are available through public domain in the US and the country of origin.