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All New Lessons ~ Return to Monet's Garden
Your destination to garden landscapes and breathtaking florals...
Space to breathe, space to create, all in the magical world of Monet.
Even more of what you’ll get in Return to Monet’s Garden...
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Enjoy seven full-length lessons ~ all new
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Whip up all of Nancy's favorite color recipes
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Get all lessons to download and keep
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Give yourself permission to play - loosen your approach and let your creativity take wing
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Paint at your own pace, no homework or deadlines
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Learn the keys to building beautiful compositions
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Get all of Nancy's superpower colors
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Navigate a classroom space that's easy to get around in!
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Learn to make your florals and botanicals the brightest they can be
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Color maps, palette guides to download and keep
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A teacher who loves her students!
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No Facebook or social media required!
Return to Monet’s Garden
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7 full-length lessons
You'll receive seven full-length online painting lessons in oils that are all new, and never before shared, to download and keep. No humming, no background music, Nancy never skips a step!
Paintings for all levels
With over 1500 online students, Nancy teaches to all levels, whether you're working in oils or acrylics. All lessons are in oils, with conversions for acrylics. You get a loose, bright approach in every moment of class.
A Private Facebook group
For those who are on Facebook, you will have access to a private group where you can share your excitement, your paintings, and feel the genuine care from flower family members.
An instructor who cares
Nancy is super responsive, always helpful, and has a support team that is on hand 24-7 to assist you. Whether by email or social media, you won't hear crickets chirping when you need assistance or have questions!
Florals, landscapes and figurative paintings
Florals, landscapes and figurative paintings in brilliant color, all new lessons! Learn how to loosen your approach to painting and create artwork you will be excited to share.
Access from any device
With a website for your online class, all of your content is housed on a secure space - not just a social media platform. Access lessons from your tablet, phone, or desktop with a top-notch support team for you.
Have you ever wished you could paint impressionistically with colors that catch the eye from across the room?
Do you love everything about the gardens of Monet, and wish you could translate that joy onto canvas?
In Return to Monet's Garden, you'll join master impressionist Nancy Medina for an online class creating some of the most beautiful scenes from the gardens beloved by Monet. Catch the light sparkling on waters framed by a violet sky, with images that bring joy to your studio and life to your palette for years to come.
In every full-length lesson, watch first hand how to create brilliant impressionistic paintings capturing sunlit blossoms, garden shadows, and Mother Nature in her most brilliant attire ~ color!
You deserve a beautiful escape to Monet's Garden. There is no place more inspiring in the rain or the sunlight!
Whether you're just a beginner, maybe you've been painting in oils for years, or you're ready to try something absolutely exciting and new, Return to Monet's Garden is calling.
I’m a gal who quit the corporate life, took the leap, and found her color wings! I left behind a job as the director of a national magazine to become a full-time artist and art teacher.
One morning I had an epiphany – Life is too short not to follow your bliss. Since then, I’ve worked with Disney, painted on national TV, and designed a new outdoor studio. I wake up each and every day excited. I’m an artist and a teacher. Everything I paint, all that I know, I share with my students.
My joy is in helping you be the best artist you can be. Navigating this journey of color and discovery is not just a job description, it is a dream come true. What an honor it is to share it with you!
Have you been longing for a new online journey, with paintbrush in hand? Prepare to be dazzled by the colors and serenity of this little piece of Heaven on Earth ~ Giverny. You're invited to explore the magical light and endless color of the gardens in this new online class, Return to Monet's Garden. Is one of your fondest dreams to wander down flower-strewn paths framed by dahlias, irises and tulips? This course is the answer to how to make your colors bloom beautifully with a rich, impressionistic approach. Nancy completes every lesson with you step by step, never skipping a color, never drifting off in mid thought, and always remaining fully present for you. Nancy demonstrates first-hand how to get the most out of an online painting experience, with her newest destination workshop.
“Your online classes are just wonderful, and I'm so happy I signed up. I needed a little renewal to jump start my spirit...particularly in this pandemic time. Each lesson was jammed with great instruction and each project was just beautiful. You have given us so many tools to take on our adventures with painting. I'm so very grateful for all you have done for us, thanks a million!” ~ Carole Aubrey
“Dear Nancy, What can I say, thank you, thank you, thank you! This has been the best experience.
You are the perfect artist and teacher, easy to follow and I learned so many things. A big bold thank you to you!” ~ Lia
“I've been with Nancy since her first online class and I love painting with her. Until Nancy, I was basically a failure to launch, always studying but rarely painting, so basically a dreamer. Thanks to Nancy, I paint now. Vivid color is something totally new to me, so I just try to follow Nancy's lead. Little did I understand at this phase of my life how much I needed vivid color, the colors over a period of time permeate your soul. I want to see the world like Monet meeting Disney and Nancy is spreading her magic across the globe. Newcomers, you are going to find her color healing and addictive.” ~ Patricia W
“This is my second online class with Nancy and I am hooked. I find her use of color to make every painting come alive fascinating. I am learning a lot and can see myself improving after every lesson.
For one thing, my brush strokes are looser (weaned from a 2-hair brush to 3/4"), and I blend less. I wish you a wonderful experience from this class” ~ Kathy L
How to be more expressive and joyful in every subject you paint
How to give yourself permission to love your art journey
How to create beautiful temperature shifts for delightful nuance
How value is the first step toward a successful painting
How line work is the key to composition
Step-by-step instruction on how to build strong light and shadow in nature
How will the course be structured? You’ll get seven full-length oil painting lessons to download. You can share your experiences, encourage fellow students, and find inspiration from new painting friends in your private Facebook group during this exciting journey workshop.
Can I paint in acrylics in this class? Absolutely! Nancy provides conversions for acrylic painters throughout, including a palette map with conversions for acrylics to download. Keep in mind, however, that all the lessons are taught in oils.
Is this course different from Painting Monet's Garden, Nancy's first oil painting class? Yes, every moment of Return to Monet's Garden is a completely new experience, with different lessons that have never before been shared, and images to download and keep that are all brand new.
What will we be painting? We’ll be painting florals, a woman in a garden, and landscapes filled with color. You’ll get to paint and experience your lessons from the comfort of your own studio. Nancy uses the same basic palette for everything she creates, with a few exceptions that are shared in each painting exercise.
Do I need high-speed internet? Yes – it will help alleviate frustration. We have the best support team you'll find in e-course instruction, so you’ll always have prompt responses to help you every step of the way.
I can’t register now - can I join the class later in the year? Once registration closes, we will not be accepting new students. Seats will be limited for this one-of-a-kind painting experience, so don’t delay, flower friend!
Will I have enough time? You can download and keep all of your full-length painting lessons, and the class web site is open for a full year. You are encouraged to watch the videos first, and then dive into the materials with paint brushes loaded. All of the lessons and experiences are arranged in a way that guide you through the beauty, the color, and the creative energy of painting impressionistically from the gardens of Giverny.
What supplies will I need*? You can find the supply list by clicking here. Nancy will share every color she uses and every combination throughout each online oil painting lesson. Nancy uses stretched cotton canvases. The SG 700 Royal soft grip brush costs about $2, so keep four or five of these next to your palette, and she also uses the Royal Sabletek Langickel No. 14 and an occasional filbert brush in sizes 12 or 8, any brand. *Keep in mind that joining this class does not guarantee that all supplies listed will be available to you in your location, since we have students from around the world. We are happy to help with any supply questions!
Can I sell and exhibit the work I create in this workshop? One of my intentions in this course is to help you develop your powerful and personal connection to a loose, impressionistic style. You may donate or gift the paintings from this course, but each of the paintings is copyright protected. Your own style will show when you work from your own flower setups and photos. I’m happy for you to show and sell your own original, innovative work created. However, if your work is more similar to the original paintings in my copyrighted lesson videos, I would ask that you don’t put those pieces out to exhibit or sell, if they are close copies of my work. You are always welcome to share your work on social media, as long as you give attribution to the teacher. I trust that your heart will tell you what is too close.
New to painting? All of my classes are designed step by step, sharing each tool, how I use the tools, and detailed information on each color and color mix I use. My classes are designed for beginning painters on up, with an emphasis on loosening up and learning to take joy in the painting process itself. Whether you're working in oils or acrylics, or learning to paint for the first time, this space is reserved for you!
