Why settle for the ordinary when you can create the extraordinary?
Give yourself the permission to experiment, express and expand. Step into a world where colors blend seamlessly and petals unfold under the gentle guidance of your brush.
"Paint and Petal: Free Your Creativity" Retreat is your gateway to exploring the seasons of your artistic growth—from the nurturing soil of winter to the flourishing blooms of summer.
Paint and Petal Retreat
3 Days to Painting with more Freedom and Creativity
For the watercolor lover who is eager to paint with freedom and authenticity without the shadows of doubt limiting their creativity, this free 3-day live online watercolor retreat is crafted just for you
I have taught over 450 watercolor beginners how to paint with more purpose and rely less on the next tutorial.
"...I really liked how you explained strokes and I couldn't love my stroke brushes any more. Game changer!!! It gave me more confidence that I could make a floral shape even with something that I thought was "ruined"
- Erin
"I am happy that I am learning new skills like how I use and manipulate brushes esp the large brushes as I've never tried painting large (larger than A5) before. I am developing in my understanding of composition, depth using varied value, and colour palette. I don't know if I am improving but I think I am gaining confidence in my approach to florals, I am relying less on copying and using more independent thinking by applying what I've learned in Brush Movement."
- Evelyn
"I found your tips on water and paint ratio very helpful. I actually started off with vintage florals and couldn't understand why I had those weird edges but now I do! And also, 1 get what you mean about using a formula to paint cos after painting with some workshops, I can only paint one particular flower but I realised I can't actually visualise how to paint other flowers to complement it on my own. But your workshop was helpful in learning how to do that and the tips are helpful for landscape too."
- Serene
"I did take away a VERY valuable suggestion which is ALREADY reaping a very different feel in my painting...NOT holding the brush at the ferule. There is a sense of freedom holding the brush higher up and utilizing the movement of the arm. THANK YOU. I am practicing this and I can see how this can lead to "looser" florals."
- Brush Movement Member
3 Day Online Watercolor Retreat
Starts 7 May 2024 [GMT+8]
Free your creativity in just 3 days!
This retreat is designed to transform your hesitations into bold strokes of affirmation and self-confidence, turning feelings of solitude into a celebration of community and shared creativity.
Discover the joy and fulfillment of tending to your own garden of creativity, and watch as your art blossoms before your eyes. It’s time to nurture, grow, and let your creative garden thrive. Grab your paintbrush, and let’s paint your garden with colors of wonder and freedom!
Why settle for the ordinary when you can create the extraordinary?
Give yourself the permission to experiment, express and expand. Step into a world where colors blend seamlessly and petals unfold under the gentle guidance of your brush.
"Paint and Petal: Free Your Creativity" Retreat is your gateway to exploring the seasons of your artistic growth—from the nurturing soil of winter to the flourishing blooms of summer.
I have taught over 450 watercolor beginners how to paint with more purpose and rely less on the next tutorial.
"...I really liked how you explained strokes and I couldn't love my stroke brushes any more. Game changer!!! It gave me more confidence that I could make a floral shape even with something that I thought was "ruined"
- Erin
"I am happy that I am learning new skills like how I use and manipulate brushes esp the large brushes as I've never tried painting large (larger than A5) before. I am developing in my understanding of composition, depth using varied value, and colour palette. I don't know if I am improving but I think I am gaining confidence in my approach to florals, I am relying less on copying and using more independent thinking by applying what I've learned in Brush Movement."
- Evelyn
"I found your tips on water and paint ratio very helpful. I actually started off with vintage florals and couldn't understand why I had those weird edges but now I do! And also, 1 get what you mean about using a formula to paint cos after painting with some workshops, I can only paint one particular flower but I realised I can't actually visualise how to paint other flowers to complement it on my own. But your workshop was helpful in learning how to do that and the tips are helpful for landscape too."
- Serene
"I did take away a VERY valuable suggestion which is ALREADY reaping a very different feel in my painting...NOT holding the brush at the ferule. There is a sense of freedom holding the brush higher up and utilizing the movement of the arm. THANK YOU. I am practicing this and I can see how this can lead to "looser" florals."
- Brush Movement Member
3 Day Online Watercolor Retreat
Starts 7 May 2024 [GMT+8]
Free your creativity in just 3 days!
This retreat is designed to transform your hesitations into bold strokes of affirmation and self-confidence, turning feelings of solitude into a celebration of community and shared creativity.
Discover the joy and fulfillment of tending to your own garden of creativity, and watch as your art blossoms before your eyes. It’s time to nurture, grow, and let your creative garden thrive. Grab your paintbrush, and let’s paint your garden with colors of wonder and freedom!
Meet your retreat guide
Hello! I am Jillian and I think in watercolor
I am a watercolor artist based in Singapore.
My 24/7 job is a mother. My 5 year old would tell you that “my mummy is a painter”.
Painting is a space that I have carved out for myself in the busyness of motherhood. Specifically, painting flowers reminds me of how brief seasons are - just as how each season in motherhood is fleeting.
I believe that any one who creates is an artist and it does not take professional background, space or experience to define your title.
I want to empower artists to go from feeling discouraged, uncertain and making little progress - to gaining trust and joy in their unique art making process.
Meet your retreat guide
Hello! I am Jillian and I think in watercolor
I am a watercolor artist based in Singapore.
My 24/7 job is a mother. My 5 year old would tell you that “my mummy is a painter”.
Painting is a space that I have carved out for myself in the busyness of motherhood. Specifically, painting flowers reminds me of how brief seasons are - just as how each season in motherhood is fleeting.
I believe that any one who creates is an artist and it does not take professional background, space or experience to define your title.
I want to empower artists to go from feeling discouraged, uncertain and making little progress - to gaining trust and joy in their unique art making process.
Day 1: Winter and Nurture
In the quiet of Winter, I approached the blank paper of new beginnings, surrounded by the gentle hush of snow. This season of nurture whispered, "It’s okay to be slow, to learn, to simply be with oneself." While painting snowdrops and hellebores, my inner critic loomed, casting shadows of doubt about my worth as an artist. Yet, it was in the simplicity and delicate strength of these flowers where I found whispers of joy, urging me to embrace and nourish the slow unfolding of my artistic roots.
Day 1: Winter and Nurture
In the quiet of Winter, I approached the blank paper of new beginnings, surrounded by the gentle hush of snow. This season of nurture whispered, "It’s okay to be slow, to learn, to simply be with oneself." While painting snowdrops and hellebores, my inner critic loomed, casting shadows of doubt about my worth as an artist. Yet, it was in the simplicity and delicate strength of these flowers where I found whispers of joy, urging me to embrace and nourish the slow unfolding of my artistic roots.
What to Expect on Day 1:
- Recorded Tutorials:Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Winter as we paint snowdrops, hellebores, and pansies, each bloom teaching the strokes of resilience.
- The Artist Passage: Insightful video sharing a self-taught artist’s journey, showcasing milestones of artistic self-discovery.
- Reflection Prompt: What freezes your creativity? Let’s identify and melt away these blocks.
- Challenge: Select your personal references to infuse your unique essence into your artwork.
- LIVE Zoom Session: Creative Expansion - engage in lively discussions and push the boundaries of your creativity.
What to Expect on Day 1:
- Recorded Tutorials:Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Winter as we paint snowdrops, hellebores, and pansies, each bloom teaching the strokes of resilience.
- The Artist Passage: Insightful video sharing a self-taught artist’s journey, showcasing milestones of artistic self-discovery.
- Reflection Prompt: What freezes your creativity? Let’s identify and melt away these blocks.
- Challenge: Select your personal references to infuse your unique essence into your artwork.
- LIVE Zoom Session: Creative Expansion - engage in lively discussions and push the boundaries of your creativity.
What to Expect on Day 1:
- Recorded Tutorials:Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Winter as we paint snowdrops, hellebores, and pansies, each bloom teaching the strokes of resilience.
- The Artist Passage: Insightful video sharing a self-taught artist’s journey, showcasing milestones of artistic self-discovery.
- Reflection Prompt: What freezes your creativity? Let’s identify and melt away these blocks.
- Challenge: Select your personal references to infuse your unique essence into your artwork.
- LIVE Zoom Session: Creative Expansion - engage in lively discussions and push the boundaries of your creativity.
Day 2: Bloom with Spring
With Spring’s warmth, the landscape blossomed, and so did I—my art alive with the hues of crocus, tulip, and anemone. Each brushstroke was a bold declaration of my evolving style, yet the fear of imperfection lingered. The reassurance of dawn’s light whispered, "Your blooms are perfectly imperfect; uniquely yours." Spring’s lesson was simple yet profound: embrace your path, bloom confidently, and let your art narrate your truth.
Day 2: Bloom with Spring
With Spring’s warmth, the landscape blossomed, and so did I—my art alive with the hues of crocus, tulip, and anemone. Each brushstroke was a bold declaration of my evolving style, yet the fear of imperfection lingered. The reassurance of dawn’s light whispered, "Your blooms are perfectly imperfect; uniquely yours." Spring’s lesson was simple yet profound: embrace your path, bloom confidently, and let your art narrate your truth.
What you will get on Day 2:
- Recorded Tutorials: Capture the vibrant rebirth of Spring with crocus, tulips, and anemones.
- Virtual Gallery Exhibition: Explore the Brush Movement Collective Artists’ gallery and draw inspiration from those proudly owning their artistic titles.
- Reflection Prompt: How does painting make you feel today? Channel these emotions onto your canvas.
- Challenge: Paint what you feel, not what you see—let your emotions guide your brush.
- LIVE Zoom Session: Discovering Your Art Signature - tailor your artistic signature that marks your unique identity.
What you will get on Day 2:
- Recorded Tutorials: Capture the vibrant rebirth of Spring with crocus, tulips, and anemones.
- Virtual Gallery Exhibition: Explore the Brush Movement Collective Artists’ gallery and draw inspiration from those proudly owning their artistic titles.
- Reflection Prompt: How does painting make you feel today? Channel these emotions onto your canvas.
- Challenge: Paint what you feel, not what you see—let your emotions guide your brush.
- LIVE Zoom Session: Discovering Your Art Signature - tailor your artistic signature that marks your unique identity.
What you will get on Day 2:
- Recorded Tutorials: Capture the vibrant rebirth of Spring with crocus, tulips, and anemones.
- Virtual Gallery Exhibition: Explore the Brush Movement Collective Artists’ gallery and draw inspiration from those proudly owning their artistic titles.
- Reflection Prompt: How does painting make you feel today? Channel these emotions onto your canvas.
- Challenge: Paint what you feel, not what you see—let your emotions guide your brush.
- LIVE Zoom Session: Discovering Your Art Signature - tailor your artistic signature that marks your unique identity.
Day 3: Growing and Being in the Summer
With the full bloom of Summer, my paper shouted in hues of marigolds and poppies. “This is me, my art!” I declared, my voice clear. The warm air around me felt like a tight embrace from an old friend, reassuring me of my place in the world of colors.
Day 3: Growing and Being in the Summer
With the full bloom of Summer, my paper shouted in hues of marigolds and poppies. “This is me, my art!” I declared, my voice clear. The warm air around me felt like a tight embrace from an old friend, reassuring me of my place in the world of colors.
What is happening on Day 3:
- Recorded Tutorials: Explore the bold and bright florals of summer— Paint Marigold and Poppies in watercolor.
- Members Area Open House: Experience the community support and resources available in the Brush Movement Collective Members Area for a limited 48 hour period.
- Reflection of the day: How do we pay attention to the process in painting?
- Challenge: Create a floral composition that showcases your journey through all the florals painted.
- LIVE Zoom Session: A Q&A plus a tour through the Brush Movement Members Area, discussing tips, techniques, and personal growth.
What is happening on Day 3:
- Recorded Tutorials: Explore the bold and bright florals of summer— Paint Marigold and Poppies in watercolor.
- Members Area Open House: Experience the community support and resources available in the Brush Movement Collective Members Area for a limited 48 hour period.
- Reflection of the day: How do we pay attention to the process in painting?
- Challenge: Create a floral composition that showcases your journey through all the florals painted.
- LIVE Zoom Session: A Q&A plus a tour through the Brush Movement Members Area, discussing tips, techniques, and personal growth.
What is happening on Day 3:
- Recorded Tutorials: Explore the bold and bright florals of summer— Paint Marigold and Poppies in watercolor.
- Members Area Open House: Experience the community support and resources available in the Brush Movement Collective Members Area for a limited 48 hour period.
- Reflection of the day: How do we pay attention to the process in painting?
- Challenge: Create a floral composition that showcases your journey through all the florals painted.
- LIVE Zoom Session: A Q&A plus a tour through the Brush Movement Members Area, discussing tips, techniques, and personal growth.
By the end of Paint and Petal Online Watercolor Retreat - you will walk away with
Insight
Uncover the mental blocks holding you back and step into your power as a creator.
Trust
So that you can start looking inward instead of outward and finally free your creativity
Joy
In finally seeing your painting evolve with the belief and trust that you choose to give
By the end of Paint and Petal Online Watercolor Retreat - you will walk away with
Insight
Uncover the mental blocks holding you back and step into your power as a creator.
Trust
So that you can start looking inward instead of outward and finally free your creativity
Joy
In finally seeing your painting evolve with the belief and trust that you choose to give
Water your garden of creativity and watch your artistic spirit blossom.
This art retreat is your season to shine, freely and boldly.
Are you ready to free your creativity?
Join us from May 7-9 for a transformative experience that promises to teach you more than watercolor techniques but to free your artistic soul.
Embrace the freedom, celebrate your creativity, and let’s give the world more colorful art together.
Water your garden of creativity and watch your artistic spirit blossom.
This art retreat is your season to shine, freely and boldly.
Are you ready to free your creativity?
Join us from May 7-9 for a transformative experience that promises to teach you more than watercolor techniques but to free your artistic soul.
Embrace the freedom, celebrate your creativity, and let’s give the world more colorful art together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am a new watercolor artist and I'm just getting started, Can I really join this if I don’t feel like I am an “Artist”?
A: My belief is - as long as you create something - you are an artist, no matter what your level of experience is. Labels hold us back and it shouldn’t rob you of the joy you experience when you create and share your art!
Q: I won’t be able to attend the LIVE sessions - will there be replays?
A: Yes, the replays will be available for you to consume until the 20th of May - following which the replays and recorded classes will be available for purchase separately or free if you join Floral Foundation/ Brush Movement.
Q: Is there a live zoom segment?
A: There will be LIVE segments daily starting 13th May at 9 pm SINGAPORE (GMT +8)/ 9 am EST. You will be receiving the zoom links 1 day before the event and also a reminder 1 hour before.
Q: What will I get from this retreat?
A: 3 days of LIVE segments, and recorded tutorials on painting flowers
Q: When will the recordings and videos be taken down from the facebook group?
A: The videos and replays will stay in the facebook group until the 20th of May - following which the replays and recorded classes will be available for purchase separately or free if you join Floral Foundation/ Brush Movement.
Q: Where can I find the schedule for this retreat?
Q: Where can I find the schedule for this retreat? A: The schedule can be found on the facebook group under ‘guides’
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am a new watercolor artist and I'm just getting started, Can I really join this if I don’t feel like I am an “Artist”?
A: My belief is - as long as you create something - you are an artist, no matter what your level of experience is. Labels hold us back and it shouldn’t rob you of the joy you experience when you create and share your art!
Q: I won’t be able to attend the LIVE sessions - will there be replays?
A: Yes, the replays will be available for you to consume until the 20th of May - following which the replays and recorded classes will be available for purchase separately or free if you join Floral Foundation/ Brush Movement.
Q: Is there a live zoom segment?
A: There will be LIVE segments daily starting 13th May at 9 pm SINGAPORE (GMT +8)/ 9 am EST. You will be receiving the zoom links 1 day before the event and also a reminder 1 hour before.
Q: What will I get from this retreat?
A: 3 days of LIVE segments, and recorded tutorials on painting flowers
Q: When will the recordings and videos be taken down from the facebook group?
A: The videos and replays will stay in the facebook group until the 20th of May - following which the replays and recorded classes will be available for purchase separately or free if you join Floral Foundation/ Brush Movement.
Q: Where can I find the schedule for this retreat?
Q: Where can I find the schedule for this retreat? A: The schedule can be found on the facebook group under ‘guides’