Art Life School is an online painting membership for artists who are done waiting for "someday" and ready to pick up a brush.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You've always wanted to paint.
Life just kept getting in the way.
Maybe you’ve tried before and stopped.
Maybe you’ve never picked up the brush before, but the itch has always been there.
Maybe you’re supplies are sitting in the closet somehwere, waiting. Maybe you’ve watched YouTube tutorials at midnight and thought…
I wish someone would just explain it like I’m a real person, step by step.
Here’s what I know after 15 years of teaching hundreds of artists just like you: the thing standing between you and a painting you love isn’t talent.
It’s not time. It’s not age.
But when life got busy (as life does), your art faded into the background.
It’s not having the right teacher in your corner.
LET'S BE HONEST FOR A SECOND
The story you've been telling yourself
about why you can't do this.
“I don’t have time.” — You have 30 minutes. That’s all my lessons are. Half an hour, and you’ll have made real progress on a real painting.
“I’m too old to start something new.” — I thought I was too old when I was 28 at art school! One of my students, Pam, was a retired postal clerk who had never touched a paintbrush. She now teaches painting and shows her work in a gallery. You do the math.
“I don’t have enough natural talent.” — Honestly? I don’t believe talent exists. What I do believe in is a natural desire to create — and you clearly have that, or you wouldn’t be here. Pair that with a teacher who actually breaks down the process step by step, and results follow. Every time.
“It’ll take forever to get good.” — Students tell me all the time they saw improvement overnight. Not after months. Not after a year. After their first few lessons.
You're not too old. It's not too late. And you don't have to figure this out alone.
That's exactly why Art Life School exists.
Hi, I'm Kelli
Your teacher, your cheerleader,
and occasionally — your Sunday sermon.
I’m an oil painter, a teacher, and someone who genuinely believes that making art can change your life — not in some fluffy, abstract way, but in the very real, practical way of giving you something that’s just yours.
“I’m an artist and a teacher. I help people learn to paint — still life, oils, landscapes. But honestly? A big part of what I do is help people believe in themselves enough to try. To take it one brush stroke at a time. Because that’s how progress happens. And you don’t have to do it scared and alone.“
I have a BFA in Fine Arts and have been painting, exhibiting, and selling my work for decades. I’ve been teaching online since 2018. My students have gone on to show in galleries, win awards, sell their paintings, and — most importantly — fall back in love with creating.
I don’t do art speak. I don’t withhold the good stuff. I explain exactly what I’m doing and why, in plain language, step by step. No fluff. No mystery. Just painting.
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL RESULTS
They didn't think they could do it either.
From total newbie to art festival artist
Cindy came into Art Life School having never painted before. Now she shows her work at local art festivals — with her husband manning the booth right beside her. That's not just a new skill. That's a whole new chapter.
Cindy, Art Life School member
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks." (Wrong.)
Pam was a retired postal clerk living in a rural community. She used to say that about herself all the time.
Today she's teaching painting to others, showing in a co-op gallery, and active in regional art organizations. She'll be the first to tell you: stay in your lane and keep painting.
Today she's teaching painting to others, showing in a co-op gallery, and active in regional art organizations. She'll be the first to tell you: stay in your lane and keep painting.
Pam, Art Life School member
The perfectionist accountant who learned to put the brush down
Marian came from a photography background and describes herself as left-brained to the core. Watching her loosen up, stop overworking her paintings, and trust the process has been one of the most rewarding things I've witnessed as a teacher.
Marian, Art Life School member
STUDENT WORK
This is what Art Life School members are painting.
Every single one of these was painted by a real member — not a professional, not a ringer.
Just someone who showed up, kept going, and trusted the process.
Ready to paint something you're proud of? Join the Art Life School.
inside the art life school
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
695+ video tutorials covering everything from beginner basics to advanced technique and variety of subject — all searchable, all yours
3 New 30-minute lessons added every month – short enough to fit into a real life, long enough to make real progress
Monthly live coaching call with Kelli – bring your questions, your struggles, your breakthroughs
22+ painting deep dive masterclasses – every single one Kelli has ever created, included
Monthly group critique so you get honest, constructive feedback on your actual work
A safe community of like-minded artists who get it — the creative itch, the self-doubt, the joy when a painting finally clicks
Monthly challenges and giveaways to keep you motivated and actually painting
Art business resources – if you eventually want to show or sell your work (no pressure — but the option’s there)
Ready to paint something you're proud of? Join the Art Life School.
WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING
Don't take my word for it.
Rated 5 out of 5
"I would have never even tried to paint this a year ago. I would have been too intimidated. Look what I did in a couple of hours. Who is this person sitting in my chair?"
– Julie P.
Rated 5 out of 5
"Kelli is sooooooo much more than a person who teaches oil painting — when you take classes from Kelli and become part of her community you get advice, ideas, inspiration, care, a group of like-minded artists, instruction, critiques and a giant dose of confidence. I've been part of Kelli's art community since 2018 and could not have imagined the growth, both as an artist and as a person."
– Rena D.
Rated 5 out of 5
"I am not exaggerating when I say I have improved my painting overnight after watching 3 of your videos."
– Suzanne A.
Rated 5 out of 5
"She doesn't withhold anything and tells you all the information you need to produce the results you are seeking! I have learned so much from her in the year I have been a member."
– Vickie B.
Rated 5 out of 5
"I'd say Kelli's one of the best — probably the very best — instructor I've seen. She gives knowledge students need and never talks down or over students' heads."
– Kim B.
Rated 5 out of 5
"Signing up for this course was the second best decision of my life (marrying Sarah was the first)! I now have gallery representation — I don't know if I'm happier about the representation or what the gallery owner said about my paintings!"
– Cori D.
Rated 5 out of 5
"Your knowledge, talent and sense of humor got me through the pandemic and on my way to becoming a better artist."
– Maria D.
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Pick the plan that works for you.
My promise to you
Because I give you instant access to everything the moment you join — over 695 tutorials, every masterclass I’ve ever created, the full community — annual memberships are non-refundable. Monthly members can cancel and discontinue their membership at anytime. Either way, I’m not in the business of keeping anyone around who doesn’t want to be here.
ONE LAST THING
Your art has been waiting long enough.
You don't have to have it all figured out. You don't have to be ready. You just have to be willing to pick up the brush and try — and I'll be right there to walk you through the rest, one stroke at a time.
"You're not too old. It's not too late. Become the artist you always wanted to be."
Hundreds of women just like you have done exactly that inside Art Life School. You could be next..
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