This course is designed for FIRST-TIME & BEGINNER painters
Ages 8-15
Is recommended to do with an adult (each paint your own canvas of the same pet color)
Ages 14+
This is a great course for a foundation ART skill.
What you learn here can be applied to other painting subjects
Ages 21+
I'm glad you are painting. You will love your pet even more after this.
If you are of legal age, some have found a small glass of wine helps calm the nerves.
Always be responsible, when drinking.
All Ages
Continue to find creative outlets for yourself on a monthly/weekly basis 😊🎨😊
PAINTING KITS: (have your supplies shipped to you or a friend)
Single Project
3 Project
Paint YOUR Pet
Lovejoy has helped over 4000+ students paint their pets.
ALL impressed themselves with what they created!
Slideshow of student work
In the San Diego Area? Take a studio class with Lovejoy
NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISER !😊🎨😊
Want to support your local non-profit group by having 15% of your purchase donated?
more info = Paint Your Pet & have a FUNDRAISER for your Local non-profit group
Paint YOUR Pet @Home
In this course you will learn:
- How to choose a good pet photo
- How to crop & edit that photo
- How to transfer the photo to your canvas (using Carbon Paper)
- How to mix paint
- How to see the "Value Scale" in your pets fur
- How to paint stylized eyes that bring life to your painting
- How to be kind to yourself as you go through the painting process
You WILL:
- Have more fun than you realize
- Learn to see the world from a new perspective
- Appreciate the beauty of your pet even more
- Be more relaxed after painting than when you started
- Have a new appreciation for creativity
Lovejoy has brought this class to you with the intent of bringing you more fun ways to honor the bond between pets and their owners. This class is delivered in a simplistic and encouraging manner, great for those that have never painted as well as those that have. Lovejoy is a very gifted and positive instructor, she will guide you through not only the steps of painting your pet but also through the mental steps of self acceptance as you do something you have never done before. Trust; as Lovejoy walks you through both processes, (Click here to check out the yelp reviews for her studio classes )
"The only way to fail at painting is to not paint at all."
Painting is like handwriting, everyone has their own style and with practice you will develop skills and a comfort level. Painting is highly therapeutic and healing
Important about your Subscription!
This course is set up as a monthly subscription for $99
Recommended to complete this course in 30 days or less
When you are done painting your pet, we recommend cancelling your subscription. When you are ready to paint your next animal, then sign up for the appropriate color and go through the course again. You will learn more the more times you paint and go through this process.
SUPPLIES:
Paint Colors for this Section:
Fur - Black, White
Eyes - Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Yellow/Green, Blue
Pink Nose - White, Red, (Raw Sienna if pinkish brown)
Background - Color of your choice
*Can tint with blue
Upgraded - http://bit.ly/KIT-PYP-upgraded
Giving a gift or want the prep work and supplies sent to you? check out these options: (extra$)
Paint your Pet Kits (3 options)
Student painting!
"This was such a fun class. She walked us through each step and we all walked away with works of art to be proud of. She has a great system and it was a ton of fun.!"
- Marjie s., Yelp review
"My sisters and I took a class with Lovejoy a year ago and it is still a memory we all share with fondness. I have hung my painting up at work and it always brings a smile to my face. We aren't professional painters, and all of our paintings were accurate depictions of our pets' look and personalities. "
- Julie P, Yelp review
Your Instructor
Lovejoy has taught first-time & beginner painters exclusively for the last 15 years, her "Paint Your Pet" class was the first in San Diego in 2013, and with the endorsement of the San Diego Humane Society & other local non-profit rescue groups the class became an instant hit! Her local students have helped the class grow by coming back and bringing friends. She has helped self proclaimed un-creative people find a joy in painting and see the world from a new perspective. It is from her students enthusiasm and support that Lovejoy pushed to develop this as an online course.
Lovejoy graduated from Savannah College of Art & Design in 2003. Her goal when leaving Savannah was to earn a living as an artist and to be creative and active every day. She then spent the next seven years developing her style with the palette knife and bold use of color in Sedona, AZ. “I usually don't know what my final art piece will look like when I start, only the subject and basic composition. Finding most of my creative flow within the wildlife genre, I developed a way to sculpt with paint, layer by layer. Creating a beautiful play of lights and shadows, full of unexpected colors side by side. It’s a dance, a push and pull until the form becomes whole. I find so much peace when I’m creating,” - Lovejoy.
See Lovejoy's professional portfolio here www.lovejoycreations.com
Lovejoy currently resides in San Diego, CA and operates a studio/gallery in historic Liberty Station where she teaches painting and sells original works of art.
Frequently Asked Questions
Course Curriculum
Thanks so much for checking out this class. I know it seems scary to think about painting especially if you have never done it before. It takes courage to do something new. I will give you positive support and encouragement as you go through the process. I will also break down the steps and keep it simple for you. You have no idea how creative you are until you try! ..............so give it a try!!!!
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"Best instructor and such a fun class. Lovejoy made it so exciting and made painting so approachable for even a novice! If you have ever wanted to try a class this is the instructor to do it with!"
- Melissa K., Yelp review