Learning to Paint Loosely and Explore Playfully

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Hello, I'm Suzanne Allard, and online art teacher and painter of colorful florals and abstracts and an encouraging creativity teacher. I'm on a mission to prove that we ALL have a creative spirit that wants to express itself in one way, shape or form. Of course, there are many ways to create but if you are here that means that painting or color or texture (or all the above) are calling to you. I didn't start painting until around 50 years old and I learned pretty much everything in online painting courses.
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Student Testimonial from Sonalee: "Suzanne is an engaging and encouraging instructor. At every step, I felt championed to try something new and to see where it takes me. She helped me approach this class as a learning opportunity while enjoying the process. Anytime I had a question, Suzanne provided prompt and helpful advice. This class is recommended for artists at all levels. I learned a lot about the materials needed, which Suzanne kept simple and accessible. I am looking forward to taking other classes by Suzanne Allard, and would recommend her classes to anyone who enjoys the process of creating colorful art!"

[@KS-wr4vv]

Such beautiful work I love the colors and the feeedom you use to explore a variety of styles.

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@caroletalktings]

Brushes: No.4 bright scrubby 12 Princeton Winsor Newton Cotman Nova: Paynes Grey, Cadmium Yellow, White Gesso Oil Pastels: Pen: White

[@Teelycart]

I love Payne’s grey mixed with almost anything. It is so lovely and subdued. Love those blues and greens so much. Inspiring!!

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@mycrochetobsession]

Amazing how many beautiful colors can be created with only three basic colors. Enjoyed this! Thanks for all you do.

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

You are so welcome! It is amazing isn't it?

[@gerribrown7602]

One of my favorites! Can’t wait to play with these colors myself.❤

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Have fun!

[@julijopeterson7096]

This was fun to watch. I wanted you to keep going & see what you do. Darn!

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Maybe I should pull it out and finish it!

[@renateillemann7310]

Learnt so much. The simplicity of using two colours and seeing the process of all the lovely colours being created. I liked that you didn't speed up the video so I could get a better sense of your layering process, I've been stuck on how to follow that through. I enjoyed you sharing about various paint brushes too, it has given me insight that I should experiment more with them. I'm definitely going to give this exercise a try. Thank you and keep posting 😀

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Thanks so much 😊. Glad it's helpful!

[@Teenagersmom1]

You read my mind! Perfect video for where I’m at right now. Thanks so much for sharing and being real. I look forward to your Nova Color paint bundle. Yay!

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Oh that’s great, glad it’s resonating🥰

[@janetingram4728]

Fabulous as usual Suzanne and timely for me, as I’ve been stuck in the overthinking and ‘what am I doing?’ phase.

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

We all go there, I'm so glad it's helpful!

[@nicolerogers5940]

always look forward to seeing your videos :) thanks for sharing

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Thanks so much 😘

[@sdc9572]

I enjoyed your thought process

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Thank you!

[@njungeberg6]

If this was for sale and I had the money, I'd buy it! I love it!

[@njungeberg6]

I keep saying 'stop' too but with each new thing you do you still haven't ruined it YET! LOL

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

lol, that so sweet. I'd sell it to you, it's just sitting in a drawer.

[@njungeberg6]

@@SuzanneAllardDesign What does the price tag have on it? :)

[@jessbutterfly1934]

Your making want to grab my paints and have a play and then I remembered I’m in hospital till Monday then I can play.

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

lol, I love that you forgot even for a moment that you're in the hospital! Hope you're home playing now!

[@rgporter1957]

I enjoyed watching you play and found the color palette to be so interesting using just the two colors and the gesso. Susan, do you make notes of your play and work sessions when you've discovered something so that you will remember down the line? Or is it more intuitive than that?

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Thanks Robyn! I sometimes would like to be the person that takes notes but I’ve accepted that I’m just not lol. I’m hoping the “notes” are integrating naturally into my intuitive process. I think they do much of the time. Great question btw!

[@JaneNatoli1]

Hi Suzanne I am loving your art and how you explain what your doing thank you so much for sharing how you work. Are you using gouache or acrylic? 😃

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Thanks Jane! I think I used acryl gouache in this one.

[@JaneNatoli1]

@@SuzanneAllardDesign thank you Suzanne 🙌🏻

[@Karenfree2202]

Thank you but I wish y’all would realize how much we newbies need to know or maybe just want to know what substrate you are using. It would really help. It may not mean much to you but we really feel we need to know!

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

Thanks Karen, that's a really good point! I do of course cover all those details in my paid classes. Since these are free videos that I take the time to create, I am much more casual in them and just inviting you to join me in painting. I will try to say more though.

[@cynthiakammann7368]

Is the Nova color a gouache?

[@SuzanneAllardDesign]

No, Nova is regular acrylic paint.