- Create loose and colorful abstract floral paintings in acrylic.
- Trust yourself while approaching the composition with more imagination.
- Get rid of the fear in your art making in order to paint with confidence.
- Express yourself with loose brushstrokes for a more exciting painting.
- Develop a unique style because there is only one YOU.
- I’ll also share my 5 secrets that will help you loosen up as you approach a new painting.
Watch the course preview
- Rethink negative shapes for positive results.
- Use layering to create depth and interest.
- Discover my technique for a compelling underpainting.
- Avoid muddy areas by keeping your colors bright and clean.
- Simplify the design for a bold effect.
- Explore unexpected tools that lend intriguing textures to your paintings.
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Unlimited access to the course and videos so you learn at your own pace.
Loosen up your florals
with juicy colors!
- Create a vibrant underpainting
- Simplify the flowers
- Learn to paint in negative shapes
- Create textures with unusual tools.
Create an abstract floral series...
in no time!
Discover your style by working on a series of abstract floral paintings where Monique guides you along the way.
Paint a large floral,
and know when you are finished!
Monique demonstrates her approach to paint a large floral painting (48”X36”) from mark-making, layering, and keeping the work fresh till the end. She explains how to know when a painting is finished.
Includes
VIDEO INSTRUCTION (a total of 2 hrs and 15 min of video)
- 10 videos that demonstrate the painting process in details. Monique reveals all her secrets. You will learn to build a successful design and develop an interesting composition, how to simplify the design while also making it alive and exciting. You will have unlimited access to the videos anytime and anywhere as long as you have internet connection!
HANDOUTS
Download 9 documents to keep and refer to forever, including:
- Monique’s top secret supply list for abstract floral
- 4 steps to your exciting abstract floral painting
- How to distinguish between the importance of design and a composition
- Never-Fail checklist for evaluating your work for more confidence
PRIVATE COMMUNITY
- Private Facebook group where you can share your work and connect with other artists.
4 PROJECTS
- Create a board with surprising textures to source inspiration in your paintings.
- Paint many fun and juicy florals in a vase.
- Create an abstract floral series.
- Paint a large floral without fear.
3 BONUS VIDEOS
- Bonus #1: How to get rid of the fear in your art making.
- Bonus #2: How to evaluate your work and how to know when a painting is finished.
- Bonus #3: How to mount, varnish and frame your work for a stunning presentation.
- And access my private photo library for inspiration in your paintings.
Bonjour! I’m Monique
I've been a professional painter since 2008. I've taught hundreds of students to paint with confidence, with more freedom while increasing their knowledge of painting technique. The reason I teach is to help artists improve their painting skills and find their voice. I love to teach and I hope you will join me for your next art adventure!
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Access from any device
All the courses are pre-recorded. With your internet access, you can follow your courses from your tablet, phone, or desktop. All of your content is housed in a secure space.
A private community support group
For those who are on Facebook, you will have access to a private group where you can share your creations, and get feed back from other student members and from Monique! This is a also place where you can ask questions.
Questions? Email me!
Video painting lessons that you can watch anytime, as many times as you want.
Start painting as soon as you enrolled. Everything is pre-recorded so you can watch at your own schedule! Subtitles are available in English, French, Spanish and Italian. (There are no live Zoom classes.)
All courses have an unlimited access.
You'll have unlimited access to all courses. Take your time and enjoy every moment of your art journey.
See what Francoise Lama-Solet has to say about Monique's course.
"I'm very excited to share that 2 of my floral paintings that I did with Monique's online course, have been selected by the gallery owner of P Fine Art Gallery, for her Spring Local Artist Exhibition. I have 10 paintings in this exhibition, including the little water reflection that I also did after taking Monique's water reflection course. Thank you Monique!!!"
See what Sarah Drury has to say about Monique's course.
I just started this course and I absolutely love it, and love your art, Monique. Here are my first two attempts...
See what Caroline W. says about Monique's Floral course.
"Project 2 on @moniquecarrtist abstract floral course...crazy fun and so enjoyable! Thanks for the inspiration Monique"
See what Teresa Allen says about Monique's Floral course.
"Some of my work from an amazing “abstract florals” online course. Thank you Monique for sharing some interesting techniques and your infectious enthusiasm!"
See what other students have to say about Monique's teaching:
I just want to say Thank you so much Monique for your great courses! Since I took your floral course l've sold most of my bouquet paintings. Today during my art festival I sold my largest bouquet painting that I finished last week, a 36 X 36 in.
Francoise Solet
Monique Carr's classes are simple, straightforward and honest. She guides you gently and warmly through every step of the way and allows you to find your very own style through the art process, which was my experience. What the course promises, it delivers. It's worth every penny, you will definitely enjoy this course with Monique! Go for it, beginner or advanced, whatever level, you will come out of the course richer!
Suchitra Lata
"Monique, this has been so much fun and I learned so much. I don’t want it to be over. I’m going to take another one of your online classes."
Judy Avrett
“Thanks you so much Monique. You learnt me to paint with negative shapes and mark making. And you made me explore this free way of painting!”
Marijke Prins
"Monique, thank you! I was greatly influenced by your work and your online courses, and even though I have to go back through them again and actually do more of the paintings, you really have been an inspiration and influence."
Laura Jones
"Monique, thank you so much for all the hard work you put into your online courses. It is greatly appreciated."
Catherine Cromwell
I knew I wanted to investigate painting techniques that Monique uses, but I had no idea how much they would influence my style of painting. I feel like I experienced a watershed moment!!!! Looking forward to keeping plugged into Monique's inspirational works.
Carol Dixon
The art community and those who love fine art are recognizing Monique Carr more and more for her bold and vibrant paintings. Her fame is on the rise and yet, she continues to share her skills and talents with those who aspire to be artists. In her own words...she enjoys it all...contemporary, abstract, impressionist, and plein air. I have taken several different classes with her, both contemporary and impressionistic. In each, she had students of all levels of experience and she worked diligently to meet each at their own level. Her innovative teaching techniques make for a delightful day of class and have inspired me to pour myself into my art anew.
Karen Dorr
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start?
As soon as you register, you will have access to all of the class content.
How long do I have access to the course?
Unlimited access! After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you have the internet.
Where can I find the list of supplies?
Once you buy a course, you will have access the to the list of supplies.
Do I need any special apps to access the class?
No special apps are needed. You only need the internet access. After you have made the purchase, simply click on ‘Access course’ button once you receive your ‘Order Summary’ email and follow the instructions.
What medium this course uses?
The demonstrations are all in acrylic in this course.
Do you teach your technique to create the texture you have in your underpainting?
Yes! I demonstrate my technique to create a compelling underpainting with textures.
Do I need to use the same colors than yours?
You do not. You may use the colors that you already have. However, I encourage you to try different palette combinations to expend your experiences.
What system requirements are needed?
This is an online course so you will need internet access. You can read, watch and listen to the materials on laptop, desktop or mobile device. Make sure that your internet browser is updated.
Is my credit card information secure?
Yes! Teachable checkout pages are encrypted and credit card payments are handled by their payment processor, Stripe, which is a well known and secure processor. PayPal is available as a payment option. You may check Stripe site for more info: https://stripe.com/docs/security/stripe
I’m not a computer savvy, what if I get “stuck”?
No problem, we will figure it out together.
Can I download the content/video?
All the pdfs are downloadable and printable. Videos are are not downloadable.
Can I ask a question during the class?
Absolutely! I’ll be using our private Facebook group to offer assistance and keep an eye on questions that come up.
Do you give private online critiques?
Yes! I am offering a mentoring program where we work one-on-one using Zoom Platform. You will find more info on the front page of this website.
Is this class suitable for any level?
Absolutely! This course is opened to everyone—from beginners to the more experienced painters looking for new discoveries and creative inspiration. If you have some general understanding of color mixing it is helpful, if you don’t, you can enroll in my ‘Secret of Colors’ course and learn about color mixing and everything else you need to know about colors.
How much time does it take to do the class?
Everyone works at a different pace. You can complete the class in three days or more. You can re-do the class over and over. The course is open to you forever!
I don’t understand English very well, are the videos have captions in other languages?
Subtitles are available in English, French, Spanish and Italian.
Can I give this to a friend as a present?
Yes! You can purchase a gift certificate that you can find on the front page of this website.
Can the work I do in this course be sold or exhibited?
Yes! This class is designed for you to create your own work and develop your own style. Go for it!
What about refunds?
I’m pretty positive you are going to LOVE the class. To put your mind at ease, this course comes with a 14-day money back guarantee.