ELEVATE
Strengthen your style. Amplify your voice. Deepen your practice.
A 10 Week Online Workshop Into Your Unique Style & Voice | Two Hour Zoom Call Every Monday
August 11 - October 13, 2025 | 12 PM (New York) / 5 PM (London)
As artists, our STYLE AND VOICE are our magic sauce—the thing that makes our work unmistakably our own. It’s that flavor, that vibe, that invisible fingerprint.
And here's the truth: EVERY ARTIST HAS A STYLE.
Yes, even if you just picked up a brush last Tuesday. You’ve already got that secret ingredient simmering—maybe it’s subtle, maybe it’s shy, but it’s there.
Just like learning to draw or paint, developing your style and voice takes time. It doesn’t arrive in a lightning bolt of inspiration—it grows. It’s messy. It hides. It evolves. And then, suddenly, it starts to speak up.
For the last 30+ years, helping artists uncover, strengthen, and celebrate their unique style and voice has been the meat-and-potatoes of my teaching. Nothing lights me up more than watching someone start to paint like themselves—not like their favorite artist—but from a place that’s real and rooted.
So imagine what happens when we spend 10 DELICIOUS WEEKS together, stirring that pot. We’ll train our eyes, sharpen our instincts, and most of all—learn to trust the flavor we bring to our work naturally.
Welcome to ELEVATE.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN & GAIN IN ELEVATE
ELEVATE will help you lean into your creative instincts, amplify what makes your work uniquely yours, and deepen your practice through six powerful ways:
BYE-BYE, ART DYSMORPHIA.
Think you don’t have a style? Think again. Most artists just can’t see what’s right in front of them. In ELEVATE, you’ll train your eye like an art pro—spotting the clues that make your work unmistakably yours.
FROM WINGING IT TO OWNING IT.
Style isn’t just what “happens”—it’s what you choose. You’ll begin to move with intention, bringing more of you into every mark you make. (And yes, you can be intentional and intuitive.)
YOUR PERSONAL AESTHETIC: UNLOCKED.
You’ll discover what’s not your thing just as much as what is. That clarity is golden. Expect to say hard pass to what doesn’t align—so you can say hell yes to what does.
SPEAK ABOUT YOUR ART WITHOUT MELTING INTO TOTAL SELF-DOUBT.
Learn how to look at your work with honesty and reverence. You'll build the skill of thinking and speaking about your practice without the existential tailspin.
YOUR “ALL OVER THE PLACE” VIBE = YOUR SUPERPOWER.
You’re not scattered—you’re an artist. ELEVATE helps you connect the dots between all your seemingly random styles, and turn that mish-mosh into your signature.
STOP MAKING ART THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE ELSE’S.
Sure, it’s great to admire other artists. But in ELEVATE, you’ll learn to extract the essence of what you love—and translate it into something that’s unmistakably your own.
Who ELEVATE is For...
ELEVATE IS FOR ARTISTS WHO FIND THEMSELVES THINKING THINGS LIKE:
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“I make tons of art but… I don’t have a style. I just don’t see it.”
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“My style is a total mish-mosh! I’m all over the place!”
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“I’m bored out of my mind with my style. It feels like I keep making the same thing over and over!”
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“Uhhh… my ‘style’ looks exactly like my teacher’s. Help!”
- "My style and I are going through a messy break-up — I'm besides myself."
If you nodded at any of the above, ELEVATE can help.
ELEVATE IS FOR ARTISTS WHO ARE RIPE AND READY TO GET CURIOUS ABOUT THEIR OWN VOICE—not chase a trend or copy someone else’s aesthetic. You’ve got to be willing to look at what you’ve already made with fresh eyes, a little tenderness, and a lot of honesty. ELEVATE is about tuning in, not blending in.
Identifying and claiming your style is just the beginning—developing it into something strong, confident, and unmistakably you takes time. ELEVATE gives you the foundation and the fuel to keep going.
ELEVATE IS ALSO FOR SEASONED ARTISTS WHO FEEL THEIR STYLE SHIFTING AND DON’T QUITE KNOW HOW TO NAVIGATE THE IN-BETWEEN. If your once-reliable voice feels like it’s cracking or changing—and you’re a little freaked out about it—ELEVATE will help you tap in, stay grounded, and move forward without losing your spark.
Who ELEVATE is Not For...
ELEVATE isn’t for everyone — and that’s okay. It’s not for you if:
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YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A STEP-BY-STEP FORMULA TO CREATE A “SELLABLE” ART STYLE FAST. ELEVATE isn’t a paint-by-numbers shortcut — it’s a slow simmer, not an instant microwave meal.
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YOU WANT SOMEONE TO HAND YOU YOUR STYLE ON A PLATTER. Spoiler: No one can do that. The magic comes from inside you, not outside approvals.
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YOU’RE NOT WILLING TO GET A LITTLE UNCOMFORTABLE, REFLECTIVE, OR MESSY IN YOUR PROCESS. Growth is awkward sometimes — but it’s also where the good stuff lives.
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YOU WANT TO KEEP DOING WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS DONE AND AREN’T OPEN TO EXPERIMENTING, SHIFTING, OR LETTING GO OF WHAT NO LONGER FITS. If your style is untouchable, this probably isn’t the moment for ELEVATE.
Discover what makes your art unmistakably yours.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE ...
TEN LIVE, 2-HOUR ZOOM SESSIONS full of rich discussion, demos, creative exercises, live Q&A, and guided art-making time. Held each Monday at 9 AM (Los Angeles) / 12 PM (New York) / 5 PM (London).(And yes, the calls are recorded and yours to keep!)
WEEKLY HOMEWORK THAT STRETCHES YOU—gently, but with a little kick. Expect invitations that nudge you toward clarity, confidence, and more you in your work.
A PRIVATE CLASSROOM SPACE where you can post your art, ask questions, share breakthroughs (and breakdowns), and high-five your fellow style-seekers.
INDIVIDUALIZED FEEDBACK FROM ME (CONNIE—HI!) — I’ll be in the mix, offering honest, supportive guidance to help you name and nurture your unique voice.
THURSDAY “STUDIO TALKS” (PRE-RECORDED)—bite-sized, big-hearted pep talks where we dive into bold artists, juicy ideas, and liberating perspectives that help shake off the dust and turn up your dial.
ONE SCHEDULED CO-WORKING CALL — Monday, September 15th is a co-working call where you and your fellow painters gather casually on Zoom to create together, share ideas, and bond. To promote a cause environment, co-working calls are not recorded.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO
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