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Unlock your inner artist with online classes from Lifeart Academy.

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Learn new art skills and techniques.
Find a supportive community of other artists.
Find affordable and accessible art courses.
Learn from experienced and qualified instructor.
Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming an artist but don't know where to start?

Do you have goals and aspirations to…

Do you want to become a better artist?
Create art that you are proud of?
Do you want to share your art with others?
Do you want to earn a living from their art?

But the truth is, anyone can learn to draw and paint. All you need is a little guidance and the right tools.

That’s where Lifeart School and Online Academy come in.

We offer a variety of step-by-step online courses that will teach you everything you need to know to get started with art. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, we have the perfect course for you.

Popular Courses

Creative beginners: Module 1 - Start your Creative Journey

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This comprehensive course is the perfect solution for beginners, covering everything you need to know to get started with painting.

In Module 1, you’ll learn 31+ essential painting techniques, including brushstrokes, colour mixing, and composition. You’ll also learn basic beginner drawing techniques and get access to step-by-step videos and tutorials to help you master each technique.

So what are you waiting for? Enrol in our Learn to Paint Module 1 today and start your journey to becoming a professional artist!

Modern Portrait Painting Course Using Contemporary Expressionism

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Are you ready to take your painting skills to the next level? Our new course on contemporary expressionism is here to help!

In this course, you’ll learn how to create stunning modern portraits that capture the essence of your subject. Leonie will guide you through every step of the process, from choosing the right materials to mastering different painting techniques.

As you develop your skills, you’ll start to see your own unique style emerge. With contemporary expressionism, there are no rules; you’ll have the freedom to experiment with colours, textures, and shapes to create truly one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

Amazing Abstract Flowers

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Are you struggling to express yourself through shape, colour, and form?
If so, it’s time to take your art to the next level.

Abstract painting is the purest form of personal expression, allowing you to freely express and communicate your vision and heart.

It’s the perfect way to overcome the overwhelming white space in front of you and take your art to the next level.

Master Portrait Painting In 7 Easy Steps

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You will learn a simple and repeatable colour mixing recipe, with a limited palette of only 4 colours!

Invented by Artist and Teacher Leonie.e.Brown. This 7-step system will make it easy for you to achieve quick and repeatable results.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, each video tutorial will take you simply and understandably to the end result

Amazing Magical Abstracts

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Unleash your inner Picasso! Create and transform captivating art with these 10 abstract painting techniques.

You want to express yourself. And you want to do it in a way that is uniquely yours. This interactive and inspiring online course will teach you everything you need to know about 10 different types of abstract paintings, including the history of abstract art styles, how to create your own abstract masterpiece from start to finish, and the benefits of good design and colour choices in abstract art

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Learn From Professional and International Artist Leonie.E.Brown

Step-By-Step Personal Instructions And Easy Repeatable Recipes

Comprehensive Beginners Art Course The Enthusiast

From Art Enthusiast: I don't know what I don't know

We open the door to a whole new world of possibilities. Even if you have no knowledge you will be amazed at your own ability. In the process of learning you will also discover your tools and learn to understand your brushes. Your choice of equipment will define your final artistic style.

You will become The Apprentice: I know that I know

Not only will you learn how to paint with a limited palette, but you will also learn about 37 different painting techniques using brushes and palette knives. These techniques will introduce you to the different painting styles ranging from traditional to modern and contemporary. You will learn the techniques of Rembrandt, van Gogh, Monet and many others.

To The Artist: I don't know what I don't know

You will be technically proficient, and confidently able to execute any painting style or technique. Able to create original and unique art, using your style and message. You will be an Art Master, creating your original work and not a copier of others.

Testimonials

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I am busy with a second online course with Leonie, and I can highly recommend it. Courses are affordable, and I get to do them in my own time.

This will be the reason to teach art making people heal and get lost in their world.

This course is excellent in technique and structure for how to start and build an abstract. I always struggled with where to start. The key is having fun and not trying to do details right away, but gradually building. Don’t be scared to do many layers! Great course!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUISTIONS

when can I start?

You can start at any time.

Do I have to Finish in a certain time?

You can take as long as you need. Once you bought the course it is yours forever.

How do I pay?

Via Paypall

What do I do If I need help?

Leonie can be contacted directly, or you can post your questions in the community group. She will then answer them via the group.

Is the community group free?

Yes, Totally free and highly recommended.

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I'm about 65% done with my course and I just have to say that Leonie Brown has explained certain things in a way that I've not heard from any other artist. For example, I was blown away by how she explained how to mix the primaries and secondaries to make tertiaries and thus to make a color wheel and how to keep mixing until you get the right shade. I've done it before in another art class but not like this. It sounds so simple but it's mind blowing actually. It's such a basic ability to have that lays the very foundation of color mixing. And she walked me through it in the video she made so I could see how it's done. Wow! Thanks Leonie! - A.R. Posted for Astrid Reeves

Leonie.e. Brown ARTIST

Leonie was the best art teacher, I ever had. She pays equal attention to every student in class, making sure to teach or give advice to one after the other while taking their different skill levels into account. She is always friendly and respectful and is not only interested in her student's progress but also in them enjoying what they do. No matter what skill level you are, even if you're beginning from scratch - I would definitely recommend LifeArt School.

Denise Reisenbauer

If you’re looking for an art school this is the best place to be leonie is a fantastic teacher and amazing person. It doesn’t matter how good you are at art, lifeart school is the best place to learn or expand your knowledge of art.

Oliver Bradley

This is where I go to Art School on Friday mornings. For me, this is a dream come true, a second chance to do what I love, and do it well. Leonie Edna Brown teaches a complete art curriculum that starts you off with the absolute, and fundamental basics, and takes you all the way through to becoming a professional artist. I am still early in my journey, and I can tell you that my eyes have been opened in new ways, to see more clearly. Not only that, but being in class with others at different stages, you learn via " osmosis" just by watching Leonie teach, demonstrate or encourage others. One of those " Leonie sayings" that has impacted me has been... " it doesn't have to be perfect, it's a rendering." I have to say this often to myself and it helps me remember that it's art, not a photograph! My biggest advice is to be patient in the beginning of the journey with Leonie's classes. Whatever is worth it cannot be rushed. Be patient with yourself, and with the process. Enjoy the learning, the TIME it takes to learn. Take a break and have a coffee and a rusk, walk around and look at other's artworks and progess, make new friends and sing along to the music...it is such a wonderful atmosphere. At times quite noisy, and other times intensley quiet as everyone is focused on their work. For those who are now sufficiently envious but cannot get to actual physical classes, Leonie has NEW ONLINE CLASSES! So you too can learn in your own time! Go check it out! And thank you, Leonie, for being the wonderful teacher you are!

Belinda Mesecke

About 10 years ago, after a significant change in my life and with basically no experience with drawing, painting or art in any way at all, I started attending classes with professional artist, Leonie E. Brown. When I say basically no experience, I am talking about literally only being able to draw stick me and colour in colouring books. Talk about going in blind! A few lessons in (just the very basics really), the class at the time had the awesome opportunity of going on a 5-star weekend getaway at Angala Boutique Hotel for a portrait painting workshop. Here she taught us a special recipe using just four earthy colours being: burnt sienna, burnt umber, payne’s grey, yellow ochre. With just those four colours, one could play with the concepts, dark versus light and warm versus cold. Focusing on blending and adding one concept at time, we were taught to add as per our portrait picture we wanted to paint, blended shades of darks, matching warm (e.g. burnt sienna) and cold (e.g. payne’s grey) darks. Then we would add all the blended shades of white, warm and cold lights by mixing in titanium white, yellow ochre. I was amazed that in no time without much effort a portrait appeared! With this technique one really does not even have to draw the face first exactly in pencil, placing the dark, light, warm and cold in the right places, the picture just magically appears. Exceptional! To this day, regardless of all the other lessons I had with Leonie after, I absorbed this recipe in every art piece I do. I even use this recipe to lay the ground work or base layer for my more colourful work, as a guide for the warm, cold, dark and light colours. Sometimes, I just use those beautiful colours in my entire work and maybe here and there add another colour to make the piece pop!

Riny Versfeld

If you wanting to rekindle or explore your creative side I highly recommend that you contact Leonie at Lifeart Studio and school . Leonie offers short courses as well as weekly art classes. Leonie is an amazing teacher as well as a accomplished and very talented artist . I attended one of her short courses and absolutely love it and will definitely be attending another one soon

Ann Mari Fletcher

Thanks to Leonie E Brown, I now have a workable website! Her dedication to help others at great sacrifice to her personal time, as well as the wealth of experience she has gathered over the years, has been such a great source of help, direction and focus for me. Thank you Leonie for supporting unselfishly, other artists who are just starting out.

I have learnt various techniques in the past year, both in theory and practice. Leonie is very encouraging and she has amazing teaching skills. I always look forward to go to her art classes.

Shehnaz Chohan

Online Art Classes

Unleash Your Creativity in your own home at your own time!

Online Painting Courses.

Learn Everything You Need To Know To Succeed As An Artist.

Unlock your inner artist with online classes from Lifeart Academy.

Would you like to…

Have you ever dreamed of becoming an artist but don't know where to start?

Do you have goals and aspirations to…

Popular Courses

Creative beginners: Module 1 - Start your Creative Journey

THE FEATURES

Modern Portrait Painting Course Using Contemporary Expressionism

THE FEATURES

Amazing Abstract Flowers

THE FEATURES

Master Portrait Painting In 7 Easy Steps

THE FEATURES

Amazing Magical Abstracts

THE FEATURES

Best Features

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