WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER:

DARING ADVENTURES IN PAINT & LIFE WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A SAFE, PRIVATE, PASSWORD PROTECTED ONLINE ENVIRONMENT, EACH OF THE 6 WEEKS, WE’LL FOCUS ON A DIFFERENT CHAPTER AND THEMES OF DARING ADVENTURES IN PAINT:

WEEK ONE: Finding Inspiration – Creating a Lush Painted Background

WEEK TWO: Trusting Your Path – Creating a Patchwork Collage

WEEK THREE: Showing The World Your Magic – Silver-Leaving Exercise + Doily Stencils

WEEK FOUR: Following Your Compass – Transferring Your Sketches to Paint

WEEK FIVE: Telling Your Story – Dropping Into Your Own Narrative

WEEK SIX: Finding Your Voice & Flow – Tying it All Together

THE COURSE WILL HAVE LOTS OF FUN TIPS & TRICKS EACH WEEK, INCLUDING:
VIDEO Demos & Material Exploration, Treasure Hunts, Creative Missions, Exclusive Weekly Interviews with Amazing Artists and will be full or Color and daily inspiration.
Guest Artists include: Jessica Swift, Sarah Ahearn Bellemare, Kelly Rae Roberts, Alena Hennessy, Mindy Lacefield and more!

Check out Mati Rose Studio Store for art supplies + inspiring books by contributors!

THE DARING ADVENTURES COMMUNITY & HOW THIS WORKS:

EACH WEEKDAY OF THE 6 WEEKS YOU WILL RECEIVE A NEW POST! Participants will have the opportunity to make comments and ask questions each week on the topic area. We will also have a safe, private Facebook group for more discussion + sharing. Participants are encouraged to post images of their painting progress in the group (visible only to fellow participants) and leave questions + feedback for their classmates.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO TAKE AN E-COURSE WITH ME? I’ll let my students take this one:

Mati Rose stands in that magical intersection of art and truth-telling. She’s a soulful storyteller and a powerful teacher. Dare to get messy. Create. And find some joy.”

– Dr. Brené Brown

Thank you for all those wonderful videos you have set up! I’ve been listening to them over and over while painting or cooking! I’ve had burst of painting and nothing during those days, but I have also been watching, listening and feeling daring because of the time I have allowed myself to do art and enjoy it… why didn’t I allow myself before blows me away! I love it so much and thank you for giving me that gift again.”

– Helene

Mati’s prowess with paint is so inspiring! I thought it was going to feel really daunted painting with her, because she’s so talented, but instead I felt more freedom to express myself and my unique style than ever before! She made me feel comfortable, and at the same time encouraged me to push the envelope, get messy and keep going.

Mati’s years of experience as a professional artist has given her an incredible wellspring of tools to help others on this path. Whether it be guidance around a particular technique, or simply an encouraging cheer reminding me I am on the right track, Mati’s taught me how to stretch my creative muscles and infuse play and adventure into all areas of my life!”

– Willo

What I love most about your Daring Adventures is that it frees up the part of me that wants to Control things! Art can be so unwieldy & unpredictable; your classes always remind and encourage me to swim in the wild waters instead of just standing at the edge dipping my toes in.”

When I listen to the painting, it’s always a win (because if I’m doing it right, the “painting” is my own intuition talking to me). BAM!”

I took several e-courses in the meantime, and it’s usually in your courses that I can really loosen up and just create No inner critic, no inhibitions, just making art. Thank you for that!”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Will there be videos?
A: YES we will have inspiring weekly demo videos!

Q: Who is this course geared towards?
A: Anyone who wants to flex their creative muscles, be inspired and explore painting, collage and practice being more daring in their lives.

Q: When does the class start?
A: Right now! You can have access to the entire course immediately!

Q: Do I need to book Daring Adventures in Paint to do the course?
A: Not at all! They compliment each other, but are not necessary.

Q: If I have Daring Adventures in Paint is the course relevant?
A: Yes! It will be its own experience and an opportunity to work through the course material and deepen into the exercises and ideas! Feel free to order it as it will only compliment the course!

Q: How much does the course cost and how do I pay?
A: The course is $89, which includes 6 weeks of lessons (M-F) + lifetime access to the Daring community. You’ll be paying for the course through PayPal. PayPal automatically converts currency for you.

Q: Is there a deadline for signing up?
A: Nope!

Q: Can you give me a general description of how the course works?
A: The course is structured in six weekly increments. Each week will include an introduction by Mati Rose, a demonstration on the topic for the week, information, food for thought, inspiring interviews, technique tips, and of course, painting! Participants can comment and ask questions in the course environment, and they have a week to finish the weekly assignment. Participants will post a photo or scan of the progress they’ve made on their painting for the week.

Q: Do I need to have taken a painting class to sign up?
A: Nope! Beginners most welcome.

Q: I’m an artist, will this course be relevant for me?
A: Yes, if you feel called to take this course it is for you! It is for anyone who is open to exploring their creative practice and for an inspiration jump start! This course is accessible to beginners and advanced artists alike. We will be discussing how to tap more fully into your own creativity and Mati Rose’s approach to painting.

Q: What will I need?
A: – Computer
– Scanner or camera to capture images of your paintings if you want to share them!
– Email address
– Acrylic Paint – specific materials will be covered at the beginning of each week & are always optional. It’s not important to have the exact right stuff, just to create as much as possible!
– Paper & gel medium for collage
– Canvases or Painting surfaces
– Brushes
– Time to be inspired & create (a few hours a week)

Here’s a link to Mati Rose’s Store for her favorite supplies!

Q: Will Mati Rose offer technical instructions on how to paint as part of this course?
A: Yes! She will be covering a wide array of topics from how to begin paintings, create collages, image transfers and fun techniques like silver leaf!

Q: What can I expect to get out of this course?
A: You will get:
– inspiration to paint
– video demos
– weekly exclusive interviews with artists in the field
– a community of folks exploring painting along with you
– instruction on technique
– a place to ask questions and get responses from Mati Rose
– feedback from your peers

Q: What if I enroll in the course and I don’t want to complete any paintings?
A: In an ideal world we’d be painting all the time, but simply by showing up and taking this course, you will stretch your creativity and hopefully be inspired in life!

Q: Do I have to check into the class at specific times?
A: You do not have to check into the class at specific times. You can access the week’s assignments when your schedule permits. We’d love it if everyone checked into the course environment and read updated material several times a week, but we realize this isn’t possible for everyone. This is great news for anyone living outside the US – time difference don’t matter!

Q: Will other people see my paintings?
A: Only if you choose to! The course will include a private Facebook group where those taking the class can post their own work and view the work of others in the class. We do encourage everyone who signs up and participates in the class to share the work that they make for the class. Sharing your work is an important part of the process of learning to paint and being daring. That said, mean, critical comments will not be tolerated in the course environments. We hope to create a safe and positive environment for sharing work.

Q: Will I get direct feedback from Mati Rose?
A: This class is not designed for regular individual feedback. She will be commenting on a select number of paintings each week that everyone in the course can learn from. If you ask specifically for instructor feedback, Mati will do her best to comment on your painting.

Q: I have a question about the course you didn’t answer. What should I do?
A: You can email us at matirosestudio@gmail.com and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible!

Q: How long does the course stay open after it ends?
A: It will be open forever! (As long as ecourse platform exists in same format due to technology!)

Q: Do you offer refunds?
A: No refunds. Due to the nature of the course with passwords given at the time of purchase, it is not possible to offer refunds. Thank you for understanding.

MATI ROSE MCDONOUGH is an artist and daring adventurer whose name is pronounced Matey, like Ahoy! She is an Oakland, California based artist, illustrator, painting teacher and author of “Daring Adventures in Paint”. After wanting to be an artist for many years, but feeling like it was “impractical,” at 29 years Mati took the leap and went back to art school at the California College of the Arts. Almost 10 years later, she is still excited and terrified every time she sees a blank canvas. She has had dozens of art shows, taught painting classes internationally and had her art used by clients Patagonia, University Games, Pier 1, as well as greeting cards, and her very own home decor line. She also has illustrated several children’s books including “i carry your heart” written by ee cummings.

Through her workshops,book, and popular online course, she spreads a warm message of creative courage: IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO SHOW THE WORLD YOUR MAGIC.