WELCOME!
CREATE JOY. MAKE ART. FEEL INSPIRED.
Hello there! I’m Andrea, an artist, teacher, and retreat host who believes creativity is for everyone—not just the pros. I create art experiences that are warm, inspiring, and judgment-free. Through online classes, my Sketchbook Club, and in-person retreats, I help women reignite their creativity, connect with others, and rediscover the joy of making art just for the love of it.
If you’re craving color, connection, and a creative space that feels like a breath of fresh air—you’re in the right place.
Sketch, Paint, Journal—and Reconnect with the Creative Joy Inside You
Whether you're just getting started or looking to explore new techniques, I offer a variety of online classes designed to help you relax, play, and feel inspired. From sketching and abstract painting to mixed media art journaling, you'll find something that brings you joy—no pressure, no perfection required. These are just a few!
Free Mini Class: Sketchbook Starter Series
A 3-part video series for beginners and dabblers. Learn how to build a joyful sketchbook habit with easy techniques.
Free Mini Class: Abstract Acrylics
Learn how to create layered abstract paintings with mark-making and intuitive play.
Summer Blooms – Art Journaling Workshop
A joyful 2-hour workshop exploring florals, watercolor layers, collage, and hand-lettered journaling.
Layered Petals – Online Course
A fan-favorite mixed media painting course that guides you through building rich layers with color, texture, and floral inspiration.
You don’t need to be an artist to make art.
Whether you're in a new chapter of life or just craving a spark, this is a space to create with joy, loosen up, and reconnect—with yourself, your creativity, and a supportive community that gets it.
Create Joy
Art Community
Join a vibrant, supportive space for artists, creatives, and joyful dabblers! Inside my private Facebook Group Create Joy Art Community, you’ll find inspiration, creative prompts, uplifting conversations, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my classes and retreats. It’s completely free—and it’s where creativity and connection come together. Come say hi and share what you’re working on!
Creative Sketchbook Club
Inside this welcoming membership, you’ll build a consistent sketchbook practice through live lessons, creative prompts, and community.
Each month brings new inspiration—whether it’s watercolor florals, travel sketching, or just mark-making. No pressure, no perfection—just encouragement! Perfect for beginners and creatives wanting more joy, confidence, and creative flow in their days.
This isn’t about getting it right.
It’s about trying something that makes you smile.
ART RETREATS
CREATE JOY. MAKE ART. FEEL INSPIRED.
Step away from the noise and into a beautiful, inspiring space where you can create, connect, and just be. My art retreats are designed for women who have spent a lifetime caring for others and are ready to care for themselves. With every brushstroke, walk in nature, shared meal, and sketching session, you’ll reconnect with your creativity—and leave feeling lighter, inspired, and more you.
No art experience needed—just a willingness to play, explore, and be gently guided.
