Soulful Abstracts
Abstract Mixed Media Painting Class
Let your true artistic self emerge through the freedom and playfulness of abstract mixed media!
What if...
playing with mixed media abstracts gave you the freedom to explore your true personal voice as an artist?
you could create beautifully layered mixed media paintings that tell your stories and resonate deeply?
you explored your unique creative language: your colors, textures, symbols, compositions and the stories your soul longs to tell, all through the freeing and forgiving process of mixed media abstract painting?
Join me to connect with your true artistic self as you create beautiful, meaningful art that radiates with soul!
Click the video to see inside the class!
When you hear "abstract art", what's the first thing that pops up in your mind? For many people...
Abstract art can feel a bit confusing (or a lot!). It can seem complicated, intellectual and hard to master.
But it doesn’t have to be! Imagine if you could learn how to layer color, composition, mark-making, and texture like magic.
Abstract art can seem random and meaningless, as though, it’s nothing more than blobs of paint!
But what if it allowed you to paint those deeper emotions that no images or words can fully express to create truly personal and unique art?
It can be hard to know where to start, what step to take next, or when a painting is truly ‘done’.
But abstract art allows you to throw out the rule book and be experimental, so you can find new confidence and trust your intuition.
The truth is, abstract art is a wonderfully freeing, forgiving and fun way to explore and grow as an artist (and learn about yourself!) by discovering your inner voice and learning to express it in beautiful, magical ways.
It’s already in you!
Hi, I’m Laly Mille
I wasn't always an artist. It wasn’t until my early thirties that I discovered the magic of mixed media painting.
I quickly realized there’s so much joy to be found in expressing ourselves freely in an abstract way, and it’s such a forgiving process too: you don't need to know how to draw, you don't need to master a particular technique… all you need is to embrace playfulness!
Abstract mixed media is incredibly liberating. There are no rules! From simply including a more abstract quality to a background, to semi-abstract art like abstract landscapes, all the way to completely abstract, expressive paintings. It's all allowed!
Ready to follow what feels good to YOU?
What students have said:
“There are no words, only paint brushes, canvas and creating to express my gratitude for Soulful Abstracts. Laly is not only a gifted artist, but an intuitive teacher... she not only teaches her process — but moreso, a way to look and be in the world. Simply beautiful.”
— JENNIFER D.
“Laly, I cannot emphasize enough how much I love and enjoy your course. It really is very special, because you not only teach us lots of new techniques, but also give us many ideas to embellish our creative surroundings, our lives. All these little things make me so happy.”
— IRAH F.
“Laly, I love this process that you are sharing with us. I now love my little pieces and I feel so SATISFIED!!! I have learned to be inspired by what I am attracted to and how to make it my own. Such a great learning. If I am ever “stuck” I have a very powerful tool.”
— NADIA
Join The Journey!
397 USD / 377 EUR
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The Lessons
With more than 18 hours of video lessons, you’ll be right here with me in the studio as I create authentic paintings and explain every little detail of what I do and why!
Part 1
A Soulful Space
Self-discovery is where it all begins! In the first part of the class, you’ll be guided to explore your artistic personality and make your space so inspiring.
A beautiful, guided meditation will help you connect with your inner artist and will lay the groundwork to uncover your art language in Part 2.
I’ll guide you to:
Bring your inner artist to light through a meditation exercise with visual cues.
Set up your space in a way that nurtures your creative soul.
Take a look within to uncover the stories you long to tell through your art.
Find personal sources of inspiration with journaling, an inspiration board to hang in your space, and Pinterest boards too!
Explore the possibilities of your art supplies to warm up your creative muscles.
Dedicate a journal to your artsy experiments.
Part 2
Your Art Language
The second part of the class is designed to help you uncover your own artistic style and voice, so everything you paint will be a reflection of you!
Through four very rich workshops, you’ll experiment with Color, Mark-making, Texture and Composition. Each workshop includes plenty of playful exercises to explore each topic, followed by a series of mini studies to practice your discoveries and create a whole body of artworks!
I’ll guide you to:
play with color, mark-making, texture and composition in new & exciting ways.
explore and experiment with plenty of techniques in your journal.
create a series of mini paintings for each theme! Working in a series is one of the best ways to learn and improve your skills. You’ll see!
Let's take a deeper look into each of the four themes and how they each play their part in revealing your true artist’s heart.
Part 2
THEME 1: COLOR
Color is just pure, beautiful energy and it resonates with us so deeply. It’s all about emotion, mood and atmosphere. You’ll quickly realize that there are colors, and color combinations that you’ll love, and others you just won’t be able to stand!
This “gut feeling” is your best bet when it comes to uncovering your personal color palette, the one that instantly feels like home to your soul. So this is what we’re going to start with!
Discover your “soul palette” with:
PLAYFUL EXPERIMENTS
Using your inspiration board from Part 1 as a starting point, it’s time to explore your personal colors! I’ll also share my best tips about color mixing and plenty of ideas to find inspiration and color combinations that you love.
MINI SERIES
A fun way to gently expand your comfort zone is to “borrow” a color palette! This is a great opportunity to be a little more daring, make friends with colors you don’t often use and see how you can invite them into your art.
Part 2
THEME 2: MARK MAKING
Mark-making is such an important element of art, and abstract art in particular! Your marks convey so much of your energy and your personality. They’re as unique as your fingerprints! That’s why mark-making is a key element when it comes to expressing your artistic voice and your personal style.
Get ready to get messy because this lesson is chock-full of fun activities for you to explore and uncover YOUR marks.
Unleash your unique style with:
PLAYFUL EXPERIMENTS
Working both in your journal and on large sheets of paper to have plenty of room, you’re going to end up with a whole variety of materials to use in your paintings! Explore different mark-making techniques with tools found in nature or around the house, and broaden your horizon by using your own handwriting, collage, printed text, symbols and personal imagery!
MINI SERIES
Let’s take the next step! I’ll show you how to combine all the materials you’ve gathered into a series of evocative mini abstracts. You’ll learn to create layers upon layers that bring together the spontaneous marks from the previous experiments, symbolic shapes, text, color and even a piece of photography!
Part 2
THEME 3: TEXTURE
Touch is all about connection. When you add texture to your painting, you bring the viewer in, evoking a powerful desire to reach out and touch the dimensional surface.
Plus, playing with textured materials and getting messy is just so much fun! Get ready to experiment with plenty of dimensional effects like stencils, collage, fiber and more!
Have fun getting messy with:
PLAYFUL EXPERIMENTS
Put on your apron and experiment with plenty of yummy techniques to build up highly textured backgrounds. Then let color run over the surface and watch how it magically reveals all the beautiful layers…
MINI SERIES
Delight in the making of a delicious little series with a “touchable”, organic feel. Working with a neutral color palette will allow your textures to reveal all their subtle beauty.
Part 2
THEME 4: COMPOSITION
If you think of color, marks and texture as the "words" of your art language, then you can think of composition as the story-telling part of the process…
And it doesn’t have to be complicated! What if I told you that the “rules” of art are only tips and tools to help you express yourself?
Take your art to the next level with:
PLAYFUL EXPERIMENTS
Let’s demystify the “rules” of art so they can become truly helpful (instead of scary!) and learn my best tips to use them whenever you get stuck. As you explore the various types of composition that you could use in your paintings, discover which ones you’re naturally drawn to so they can become a part of your style!
MINI SERIES
I’ll guide you to create a large, layered background, then find “accidental” abstracts within it and cut them out into smaller artworks. As you build dreamy layers on top, each one will become a unique painting! You’ll also see what happens when I get stuck (we all do!), and how to move forward by using the “rules” as helpful guides.
Part 3
The Soulful Canvas
Now, it’s time to take everything you’ve discovered and create poetic paintings that tell your stories, carry your intentions and radiate with soul.
In this final part of the class, you’ll find three unique and in-depth painting lessons plus a bonus project, each a journey in itself using different and beautiful mixed media techniques! I’ll guide you to uncover your personal themes and symbols, tap into your intuition and unveil the stories your soul longs to tell. All the way to finding titles for your art!
When I share the making of a painting from start to finish, it's more than a lesson, because I want you to feel like you're right next to me in the studio, experiencing my authentic process in the moment, artist to artist. Follow along as I show you where I find inspiration, the moments when I get stuck, the happy accidents and every little detail of what happens on the canvas, and in my heart.
Part 3
PROJECT 1: LANDSCAPES OF INTENTION
Start by choosing a personal intention and let it guide you as you create an imaginary, abstract landscape with layer upon layer of collage, paint, ink and even words.
Then bring it all together with a waxy, translucent veil of acrylic: this “faux encaustic” technique gives such a magical, ethereal finish.
Part 3
PROJECT 2: LAYERS OF TIME
Put on your artist glasses and start by looking for interesting aged surfaces in your surroundings as inspiration!.
Then, I’ll show you how to create magical layers to create the shabby, weathered look of an ancient wall: get ready to play with vintage prints, peeled paper, crackle paste and gesso among other delicious and fun techniques!
Bonus: This lesson includes a printable set of vintage papers that I’ve scanned for you from my personal collection!
Part 3
PROJECT 3: AN ABSTRACT STORY
What if you started by exploring your stories and played with title ideas even before you begin your painting?
I’ll show you different ways to invite themes and ideas to unfold, then you’ll create a set of dimensional artworks that incorporate layers of meaning with a personal photograph, found objects and cut-out words.
As a finishing touch, you’ll be able to float-mount your paintings with simple and beautifully weathered wooden frames to give them even more dimension.
BONUS
ONCE UPON A CANVAS
This shorter bonus project is all about celebrating a story or a memory that’s dear to your heart and creating a dreamy feel while relying on the structure of a grid for your composition.
As you watch me create a painting that honors my artist soul and my beginner self, I invite you to do the same and fully embrace the artist in YOU!
In total, Soulful Abstracts has over 18 hours of high-quality video lessons, a whole variety of creative activities and 8 step-by-step art projects. This includes 4 series of small artworks and 4 larger paintings on canvas/panel. I show and explain everything in detail, and I encourage you to make the process yours and work with what you’ve got. If you've ever taken a class with me, you know I like to keep it clear and super inspiring!
What Students Have Said:
“There tare no words, only paint brushes, canvas and creating to express my gratitude for Soulful Abstracts. Laly is not only a gifted artist, but an intuitive teacher... she not only teaches her process — but moreso, a way to look and be in the world. Simply beautiful.”
— JENNIFER D.
“Laly, I cannot emphasize enough how much I love and enjoy your course. It really is very special, because you not only teach us lots of new techniques, but also give us many ideas to embellish our creative surroundings, our lives. All these little things make me so happy.”
— IRAH F.
“Laly, I love this process that you are sharing with us. I now love my little pieces and I feel so SATISFIED!!! I have learned to be inspired by what I am attracted to and how to make it my own. Such a great learning. If I am ever “stuck” I have a very powerful tool.”
— NADIA
Soulful art from the students!
Recommended Supplies:
Here is a list of suggested supplies for the class.
Be sure to use the materials you’ve already got and already love! This too will help you make your art unique and true to YOU.
Substrates:
Stretched canvases and/or wood panels
A sketchbook/art journal and/or loose sheets of paper
Heavy watercolor paper cut into small squares.
Masking tape and a wooden board to tape your mini series
Basic tools:
A few paint brushes including a flat one for collage
Other painting tools like a palette knife, plastic card, brayer…
Some mark-making tools like bubble wrap, stencils & stamps
Mixed media materials:
Matte gel medium
White Gesso
Acrylic paints in colors of your choice
Pens and pencils of your choice
Assorted papers for collage: tissue, old books, sheet music, magazines, photographs…
Textured materials: scraps of fabric, lace, cardboard, plaster gauze…
A few small found objects: washers, buttons, feathers etc
Other materials I use in the class:
Inks: Acrylic inks, India ink, alcohol inks and even instant coffee!
Water-soluble pencils or crayons like Neocolor 2 and Stabilo All
Permanent pens & paint markers
Scissors
Sponge
Spray bottle
Craft heat gun to speed up drying
Inside the class, you will find a detailed demo of mixed media art supplies where I show you a variety of options, so you can work with tools and materials you already have. You will also find a printable set of vintage papers that I’ve scanned for you from my personal collection!
Your Guide
for this creative journey.
I'm so glad you’re here! To tell you the truth, I wasn't always an artist. I actually started painting in my thirties, after I discovered mixed media art. Before that, I always had such a longing for creativity in my soul, but at the same time I was very intimidated by the "art world" and didn’t know where to start.
When I found out about mixed media, it opened up a whole new world of possibilities! Mixed media is so fun and freeing: you can experiment and combine so many techniques, and fully embrace the playfulness of the process.
Even abstract painting, which had probably felt the most intimidating to me before, turned out to be incredibly fun and fulfilling, once I approached it the mixed media way. Playing with abstract art is such a wonderful way to learn and explore your unique voice as an artist!
Creating art changed my life forever, and today it’s such a joy for me to help others unlock their creativity, embrace the artist in their soul, and grow their wings with new skills and confidence.
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Your Questions Answered
If you don’t find an answer below, don’t hesitate to reach out by email at admin@lalymille.com. My husband William & I will do our best to help!
I've never painted or tried mixed media before. I can't even draw a straight line! Can I really do this class?
Yes! And abstract art might be just what you need to fully embrace your creativity. This class is suited to all levels, including beginners who really want to take their art to the next step. The beauty of mixed media is that everything is always fixable and you can always cover up any “mistakes”. No special skills needed! Get ready to reconnect to the childlike joy of gluing and painting, to unlock your creativity and boost your confidence while having plenty of fun! Plus, with lifetime access you’ll be able to go at your own pace and revisit the class again and again, as you grow your artist wings.
I don’t have a lot of art supplies. Will I need to spend hundreds of dollars on paints and brushes?
No! You can definitely make beautiful art even if you’re not buying premium art supplies. You’ll need a few paints and I really recommend matte gel medium for collage, but other than that you can use plastic cards, kitchen utensils and even your fingers instead of brushes, and images from magazines, old books, found objects and materials from around the house for collage! The magic of mixed media is that you can almost always substitute an art supply with something else.
I’m an experienced artist. Will there be anything I can learn from this class?
Absolutely! This is my most in-depth class where I share all my favorite mixed media techniques that I use all the time as a professional artist. Soulful Abstracts will help you take a fresh look at your art, deepen your creative voice and make art that’s more unique and inspired than ever. Plus, aside from the art itself, this class is all about taking time for YOU, to relax, rediscover and reconnect to the light of your creative soul.
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You’ll first receive a confirmation email as soon as you sign up.
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In particular, before you register, please make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high-resolution videos online. The videos are not downloadable and we're not responsible for individual technical issues. No refunds will be made.
If any unexpected life issue prevents you from taking the class as you’d planned, remember that you have lifetime access and the class will be available for you whenever you’re ready. If you don’t think you’ll ever be able to take the class you purchased, contact us and we can discuss transferring it to a friend. No refunds will be made.
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I’m a self-taught artist and a certified creativity coach, and I teach in a heart-centered, non-academic way. You’ll see me in action and will be guided to explore your own world, inside and out. All my classes aim at bringing you closer to your most authentic creative voice.The workshops are full of my personal techniques, some I’ve learned and pass on in my own ways, others I’ve discovered through happy accidents and experimentation.
The workshops are full of my personal techniques, some I’ve learned and pass on in my own ways, others I’ve discovered through happy accidents and experimentation.
I also offer plenty of creative tips and strategies to make your practice unique, overcome your blocks and challenge yourself to gently expand your comfort zone.
To know if a class will be the right fit for you, trust your intuition. If it feels exciting and stirs your curiosity, if it resonates in a way that feels really good, that feels like joy, like home, or like a big good sigh and a smile... then it most certainly is for you. Let your inner artist guide you!
To know if a class will be the right fit for you, trust your intuition. If it feels exciting and stirs your curiosity, if it resonates in a way that feels really good, that feels like joy, like home, or like a big good sigh and a smile... then it most certainly is for you. Let your inner artist guide you!
If, on the other hand, you’re looking only for technical instructions, or for an academic class where you submit work and get detailed feedback and critique, then this is not the right place.
If you’re not comfortable with words like soul, intuition, intention, mindfulness, affirmation, magic, or if seeing me draw an oracle card for inspiration makes you cringe… then my classes are probably not for you.
When in doubt, I encourage you to start with one of my free lessons to see if my teaching style resonates with you. Please note that refunds will not be made after registration for a paid class.
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My classes are e-courses, hosted online, and members get an individual, private account to access all their classes on my teaching platform.
All classes are self-study and self-paced. They’re not academic classes. There are no assignments to submit, no grades, no schedule, no certificates of completion, no live conferences. There’s no schedule to comply with, no “catching up” or “falling behind”, ever. They’re simply a space of freedom and creativity for you to explore and enjoy.
Most classes have lifetime access (as per our terms of service, "lifetime" means for the lifetime of the program). The videos are pre-recorded, so you can watch them at your own pace, whenever you want, and as many times as you wish. It’s up to you to find the rhythm that suits you best. Make time regularly to complete your course. It’s a gift you’re giving yourself!
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For most of my classes, you get lifetime access to the classroom and videos. "Lifetime" technically means for the lifetime of the program. If we were to retire a course (which so far has never happened), we’d give you several months' notice so you have plenty of time to complete the lessons. You can watch the videos within the classroom as often and as many times as you wish.
To protect the integrity of our content (and all the work that went into creating it) the videos are not downloadable. Therefore, before signing up, please make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high-resolution videos online. Refunds will not be made after registration.
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Yes. We have a private community forum within the classroom site where I check in once a week to answer questions and see what you’ve shared! Of course, I also do my best to offer as much information as possible within the class videos, text and other resources. Don’t hesitate to watch twice and pause the videos! The other participants will also be able to help you.
Please keep in mind that the classroom site is the place where all the teaching takes place. I won’t answer individual questions by email or direct messaging, nor in the Facebook group. The Classroom Community forum is accessible directly from within the menu of the classes.
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Of course! We have the most vibrant, positive and encouraging online community, and we can't wait to welcome you!
You can share photos of what you create and connect with others in the Classroom Community forum within the classroom site.
You can also connect with fellow participants of all my classes in our private, optional Facebook group “Laly’s Atelier”.
We also have Instagram hashtags to help participants find each other on this platform.
A summary of what you’ll get
18+ hours of detailed video lessons with 8 art projects, warm up activities and my best creative tips.
You’ll discover structured lessons that build upon each other to grow your skills & confidence, from warm-ups in your sketchbook, to mini series, all the way to larger canvases. Plus, get access to curated inspiration on Pinterest with hundreds of images organized by theme.
My self-taught artist roots mean you won’t find any dry or technical art language here!
I have a heart-centered, non-academic teaching style perfect for beginners all the way to experienced artists. I believe that the “rules” of art are only meant to help you. If not, just let them go and trust your intuition! This class is all about your own pleasure and creative fulfillment.
Get ready to stir your soul
If you’re new, returning to art after a break or just need a boost of inspiration, this class will be your beacon of light.
With instant, lifetime access you can jump in straight away or come back anytime you need inspiration.
Feel part of a creative community.
When you join you'll get access to our private community forum right within the classroom site, where I check in every week. You're welcome to ask questions and share your work, and myself and the other participants will support you!
What students have said:
“I’ve loved every class of Laly’s that I’ve taken but Soulful Abstracts was outstanding. Loved every minute of it. By the last project, I was dreading the end, but also looking forward to whatever it led me to. Thank you, Laly, for the amount of detail you put into this class. I can’t measure the impact I got out of it. You are the best.”
— MARIE G.P.
“Laly teaches us so many ways to create abstract art — something that has been a great fear for me for many years. Now, I am loving what I’m creating. Nothing beats the satisfaction of making something beautiful from nothing more than what’s inside us; our thoughts, feelings, intentions. It’s truly a revelation.”
— DIANE F.
“I thought you should know, that of all the teachers I have learned from, both online and in person, you are at the top. Totally love your teaching style and the depth of your courses. The one on abstracts was sheer brilliance. So thorough and professional — loved every exercise and learned so much.”
— CATHERINE R.
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