Become the Artist You’ve Always Wanted to Be
You’re Not Too Old...It’s Not Too Late
You’ve spent your life taking care of other people, helping them achieve their dreams and goals. Now, it’s time to take care of you. Do something special for yourself. You’ve always dreamed of becoming the artist you’ve always wanted to be and you’ve never had the time.
Until now.
No art school? No previous art classes? No problem.
Instruction + Community + Inspiration = Empowered Artists
Intro to Art Life
Over 2 years ago, I created a community and video tutorials for artists called VITAL Art Sessions…
I’ve always wanted to give more
Now I’m offering part of that experience to you – FREE!
Master Your Still Life Painting Skills
Join Kelli and this worldwide community of artists for ongoing support.
You’ll get three NEW 30-minute video lessons each month, in addition to LIVE Q & A’s, critiques, and additional bonuses. You’ll be amazed at how fast you progress.
Mastermind Mentorship
Are you ready for the most support you’ve ever received as an artist?
If you’re ready to master your painting skills, thrive in your art practice, win awards and respect for your work, sell more art with confidence and become a time management ninja then let me take you by the hand and guide you to success!
Mastermind Mentorship is Kelli’s ONE YEAR mentorship program.
Learn to Paint Flowers
Are you ready to have fun and master painting flowers of all kinds?
Get over your fear of flowers and start painting today with Kelli’s masterclass series.
Hours of inspiring instruction await you in these masterclasses focusing on Roses, Peonies, Spring Flowers and Summer Flowers.
Grab your brushes, paints and get painting!
Become a Plein Air Painter
Do you like to paint outside?
Get outside with Kelli and learn what it takes to be a plein air painter.
In this series of downloadable video lessons, learn how to mix color and compose a scene outside of the studio.
Oil Painting for Beginners
Kelli once was a beginner too and knows exactly how confusing it can be! Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have been painting for a while this series will benefit you.
Sift through the mysteries of supplies and find out exactly what Kelli uses. You’ll understand colors, values, form, glow, atmosphere, mixing color the practical easy way, and lighting a still life.
Art Life Conversations with Kelli Folsom
I am SUPER excited to announce the official release of my brand new podcast where we talk about all things art life!
I’ll share with you the struggles and wins to making art, as well as art history, and we’ll even talk about business and selling.
The purpose of this podcast is to inspire, motivate, encourage, and share the real life of a working artist no matter where you are on your art journey.
Play the latest episode
Episode 13 The Gap in Art Education
Let’s help each other thrive!
Why Art Matters to Me
It all started for me in the 2nd grade when I won a coloring contest.
One early morning in the school cafeteria before class began. I was soothing myself by coloring. I was coloring my happy place, my Nannie and Papa’s farm. Brooke the class bully sat next to me and now I really needed to soothe myself! I was scared, but Brooke loved my drawing and encouraged me to enter it in the school contest. From that point on Brooke and I were good friends.
Art became a way for me to connect with others in a different way. It helped turn a bully into a friend. It helped me see myself differently, as someone who had something special to share with the world.
I too, was a “late” bloomer. Although I had this powerful early moment it took me years to find my way back to it since I didn’t have any nurturing of this gift. I started the path again when I was 30 years old and searching for more purpose and fulfillment.
In a sense Art gave me life. Art has introduced me to a whole different world beyond the community in which I was raised. It’s taken me to art college in Connecticut, to Paris, Florence, Amsterdam and oddly to Bulgaria.
Art helps me express myself, find yourself and be my best self. It’s showed me what I’m capable of. Even though the challenge is a big one, the reward is even bigger.
Perhaps most exciting to me is that it’s led me to being here with you, helping you become the artist you’ve always wanted to be.
So no, art is not frivolous. It’s important, to us as individuals and to us collectively.
Testimonials
You have a true gift when it comes to teaching; your calm, gentle demeanor really help the student to focus on the lesson at hand and retain the skills demonstrated.
I love the way you've shared, not only your extensive knowledge of painting techniques and skills but yourself also.
