Tuesday, July 28 @ 12-1 pm MDT

Design First, Create Second.
Learn the PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Learn what each Design Principle means, looks like, and is used for.

• Dominance
• Balance
• Contrast
• Gradation
• Variation
• Alternation
• Harmony
• Unity

Thursday, August 6 @ 5-6 pm MDT

Composition 101

• The foundational principles of balance, rhythm, emphasis, and movement
• How to guide the viewer’s eye with intention
• Common compositional challenges and how to overcome them
• Ways to use negative space, scale, and placement for greater impact
• Practical techniques for evaluating and strengthening your compositions
• How thoughtful composition can support your artistic vision, regardless of style or medium

Tuesday, August 11 @ 5 – 7 pm MDT

Special Event! 
Live Demo: Start Selling the Art You Love

• The step-by-step process Jeff uses to help artists get noticed
• How to create art with greater clarity, direction, and market potential
• Strategies for attracting galleries, collectors, and professional opportunities
• How to develop an ongoing source of inspiration without feeling stuck
• What to prioritize as you begin building a sustainable art career
• How to turn the course concepts into a practical plan you can begin using immediately

This live demo is exclusively available to purchasers of Jeff Boutin’s on-demand course, Start Selling the Art You Love.

Friday, August 14 @ 12-1 pm MDT

Community Create and Chat

• Connect with other creators across the Mastrius community in a relaxed, low-pressure setting
• Share what you’re working on or simply listen and gather inspiration
• Talk through creative roadblocks and gain fresh perspective
• Ask mentors questions in a casual, conversational environment
• Swap ideas about goals, routines, and staying consistent
• Leave with renewed momentum, encouragement, and a few new friendly faces in your corner

Tuesday November 17th @ 5-6 pm MT

Special Author Event!

• New concepts, exercises, and demonstrations featured in Mitchell’s book
• Ways to strengthen color and composition in your paintings
• How color dominance can create harmony, mood, and unity
• Practical strategies you can apply to your own landscape work
• How this book differs from his previous landscape painting books