Everyone Has a Story To Tell: Inventing NARRATIVE Paintings with Modern Tools
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In this course, I’ll walk you through the steps I use to create complex narrative paintings. You’ll learn how to break free from relying on a single reference photo and invent powerful paintings using stories from your own life.
The process I teach was developed over years of painting as a self-taught artist. I often felt stuck using a single image as the basis for my work and I struggled to paintings that held meaning. Everything changed when I began blending multiple references—sketches, photographs, and historical influences— into a single intentional composition. This approach led to a huge leap in my practice, and it can do the same for you.
Through 10 hours of recorded lectures and demos, you’ll learn how to combine your ideas and references into a cohesive narrative painting.
We’ll start by building your inspiration library, then move on documenting your ideas, and finally composing your painting. By the end of this course you’ll have a digital collage and a gouache poster study that can serves as the foundation for a full-sized painting.
I believe everyone has a story to tell. With the right process, you can tell your stories through painting. Join me to unlock your own storytelling.
Student Feedback
Honestly loved the course. It was so reasonably priced and had AMAZING CONTENT. I felt like I learned so much. Thank you for offering this and for doing such an incredible job. — Becky Coleman
I had the most fun I have ever had on a computer! I am feeling so grateful for this new tool! There is so much amazing potential here. Thank you Caitlin! — Casey Field
I’m learning how to use the background as part of the composition so I can make an image that looks cohesive. — Cherish Richardson
Your references open my mind to bigger personal possibilities. I'm thrilled with the doors you are opening. — Christine Price
I couldn’t be more thankful for this life-giving/life-changing class. — Liz Mehl
A Peek Inside The Course:
Notes:
No prior Photoshop experience is required.
I’ll guide you through accessing a free trial of Photoshop.
The course includes four optional homework assignments.
You’ll have lifetime access to the course.
If you have questions feel free to email me—I’d love to hear from you.