The Simplified Painting Guide
Master the Art of Simplification: Paint with Confidence and Ease
Course Launches January 6th, 2025
Simplify Your Painting Process and
Rediscover the Joy of Creating
Painting doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn how to break down every step—from idea to final brushstroke—so you can paint with confidence and ease.
Finally, a course that removes the stress and helps you focus on what matters most: enjoying the creative journey.
Does This Sound Familiar?
•You’re overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make when painting: composition, colors, values, and more.
•You want to paint but struggle to get started because of a blank canvas or too many ideas.
•You’re tired of feeling stuck and just want a clear, step-by-step process to follow.
•You’ve tried tutorials before, but they don’t address the root problem: making painting feel simple and achievable.
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and this course is for you.
Introducing The Simplified Painting Guide
A 7-module course designed to help you:
•Simplify every stage of the painting process, from generating ideas to completing a finished piece.
•Build confidence by focusing on small, manageable steps.
•Paint with intention so your artwork feels more meaningful and enjoyable.
What You’ll Learn
Week 1: The Idea Stage (Modules 1 & 2)
•Generate ideas effortlessly using prompts and references.
•Learn to create rough thumbnails to simplify your vision before starting.
Week 2: Composition and Drawing (Module 3)
•Master basic composition techniques like the Rule of Thirds and focal points.
•Simplify drawing using tools like grids, tracing, and loose sketches.
Week 3: Color Palette (Module 4)
•Choose a limited color palette to create harmony and reduce decision fatigue.
•Learn tips for creating cohesive paintings with just 3-5 colors.
Week 4: Color Mixing (Module 5)
•Master the basics of color mixing, including creating neutrals and realistic tones.
•Explore color harmony with complementary and analogous palettes.
Week 5: Value and Contrast (Module 6)
•Understand the importance of value in creating depth and clarity.
•Learn how to use contrast to make your paintings pop.
Week 6: Putting It All Together (Module 7)
•Apply everything you’ve learned in three full tutorials.
•Start with a simple painting and progress to more complex scenes, building confidence with each step.
See the detail of each module below
Course Curriculum
What’s Included
•7 Detailed Modules: Step-by-step guidance covering every stage of the painting process.
•Interactive Workbook: A printable guide to track your progress, reflect on lessons, and stay organized.
•Practical Exercises: Apply what you’ve learned with simple, actionable exercises in every module.
•Community Access: Share your progress, ask questions, and connect with other students (optional).
Who Is This Course For?
•Beginners who want a stress-free way to start painting.
•Intermediate painters who feel stuck or overwhelmed and want to simplify their process.
•Artists who are ready to enjoy painting again by focusing on the essentials.
Why This Course Is Different
This isn’t just another tutorial.
The Simplified Painting Guide is a complete system for painting with ease and confidence. By focusing on simplification, you’ll learn how to reduce overwhelm and enjoy the creative process like never before.
Cecile Yadro
I’m Cecile, a French artist, both digital and traditional. Gouache is my favorite medium.
Art can help you express yourself, find your voice, and discover who you are. And I want to help you do that.
I've been teaching art classes for six years, and I've seen how powerful they can be for more than 23,000 students.
With my easy and inspiring tutorials for beginners, I empower you to express yourself and give you the tools for creativity.
Start Your Simplified Painting Journey Today!
Course Launches January 6th, 2025
a module per week until February 10th, 2025
Here’s what you’ll get:
✅ 6 modules with step-by-step lessons
✅ 46 videos
✅ 30 exercises
✅ Lifetime access to the course materials
✅ A printable workbook to track and reflect on your progress
✅ Exclusive community access
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I’m a total beginner?
This course is designed to break everything down step by step, so even if you’ve never picked up a brush, you’ll feel right at home.
How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll have lifetime access to all the materials, so you can revisit them anytime.
What if I can’t finish the modules each week?
No problem! The course is completely self-paced. Even though modules are released weekly, you can take as much time as you need to complete them.
Is this course suitable for other mediums, or just gouache?
While the course focuses on concepts like color mixing, value, and composition, which are universal to all painting mediums, the examples are primarily demonstrated with gouache. I use gouache during the course, you can use acrylic paint or oil paint as well. It has to be an opaque painting medium.
Do I need to be “good at drawing” to take this course?
Not at all! Simplification is the heart of this course. You’ll learn tools like tracing, grids, and loose sketching to make drawing less intimidating and more approachable.
