If it’s your first time using acrylics or you’re just getting back into it, Lauren teaches the fundamental drawing and acrylic painting techniques needed to paint any pet, not only cats and dogs.

Lauren uses simple, low-stress drawing and painting methods that help students break out of perfectionism and efficiently move from the photo to a quality portrait.

Learn to create pet portraits that are dimensionally realistic, but also colorfully abstract! Discover how fun it is to choose, mix, blend, layer, and apply color heavily guided by value. A key element of art that Lauren teaches in detail.

Within each lesson Lauren explains and demonstrates breed specific techniques, fur painting methods, anatomy, and proper brush use. Her calming, in-depth teaching methods are ideal for creatives of all levels, especially beginners.

Using mostly canvas, but also wood and mixed media paper, Lauren teaches the versatility and forgiving properties of acrylic paint. A super fun medium to learn and master the fundamental techniques.

Do you struggle with drawing? Whether you want to learn how to draw pets or just focus on painting Lauren teaches a range of drawing and painting methods for students to choose from. Most tutorials, but not all, include a traceable outline and/or in-depth drawing instructions.

A distraction-free, growth oriented environment for creatives battling anxiety, depression, addiction, divorce, cancer, chronic pain, and other mental health struggles. Grow together each month with exclusive (optional) pet portrait critiques and LIVE paintings!