Abstract Art for Beginners

Online course · Self-paced

Abstract Art for Beginners

A gentle, playful path to painting freely with joy.

Close-up of loose, colorful abstract marks on paper
Format
Recorded, self-paced
Lessons
11 bite-size lessons
Access
Lifetime
Price
$297, one time

If you’ve ever looked at a blank canvas and thought

“I don’t even know where to start…”

You’re in the right place. This course helps you go from hesitant and overwhelmed to confident and curious — one simple step at a time.

Instead of complicated theory, you get fun, approachable lessons that make abstract art feel natural… even if you’ve never painted before.

This course is for you if

  • You want to make art but don’t want pressure or perfection
  • You overthink every mark and end up doing nothing
  • You haven’t painted in years and want a safe, welcoming re-entry
  • You crave more joy, play, and freedom in your creative life
  • You want a simple path where the next step is always clear

What you’ll learn

This course isn’t about talent. It’s about learning how to play, how to trust your intuition, and how to build momentum through tiny, doable steps.

  • Loosen up and get out of your head
  • Build your own visual language through shape and color
  • Mix colors that feel like you
  • Understand what makes a painting “work”
  • Pivot when a piece feels wrong
  • Finish a painting with confidence

What’s inside

Simple, bite-size wins

Each lesson is intentionally small, so you get quick wins and keep going.

  1. 01Loosen Up Warm-Ups
  2. 02Play & Follow Curiosity
  3. 03Shape Conductor
  4. 04Color Mixing Made Easy
  5. 05Follow Your Shape
  6. 06Simple Design Principles
  7. 07Abstract on Paper
  8. 08Start on Canvas
  9. 09Pivoting on Canvas
  10. 10Abstract Landscape
  11. 11Finishing

How the course works

No pressure, no timeline

It’s a self-paced, recorded course you can begin anytime, with a space to ask questions or share comments as you go. Watch on your own schedule, with beginner-friendly materials.

Brushes and paint cups on a paint-covered table

One-time payment

$297

Lifetime access · 7-day satisfaction guarantee

  • No pressure, no timeline
  • Watch on your own schedule
  • Beginner-friendly materials
  • Lifetime access
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Q & A

Good to know

When does the course start?

Right away. It’s a self-paced, recorded course you can begin anytime, with a space to ask questions or share comments as you go.

Do I need experience?

No. This course is made for total beginners and returning artists.

What supplies do I need?

Just basic acrylics, brushes, paper, and a canvas. I’ll give you a simple list.

How long is the course?

Short, easy lessons you can do at your own pace. You get lifetime access.

What if I can’t draw?

Perfect. Abstract art isn’t about drawing — it’s about play and freedom.

Will I finish a painting?

Yes! You’ll move from warm-ups to a full canvas, step by step.

What if I mess up?

Great. Mistakes become part of the process — I’ll show you how to pivot.

Refunds?

7-day satisfaction guarantee.

Nino smiling outside his studio in Pioneer Square

Your teacher

I’m Nino.

I’m an abstract artist and designer with over 27 years of experience, dedicated to exploring authenticity through the balance of creativity and design. My work thrives on curiosity, experimentation, and a deep sense of freedom—pushing boundaries while staying true to artistic intuition.

I love helping others discover their unique artistic voices, whether through my original artwork, prints, or immersive workshops. My goal is to make the journey of self-expression both inspiring and joyful, encouraging artists to create fearlessly and embrace their own creative flow.

This workshop is an extension of my own process—blending intuitive mark-making with thoughtful composition, allowing freedom while embracing structure. It’s an experience designed to help you break through creative limitations and create work that feels alive, exciting, and uniquely yours.

My art practice manifesto

This is your safe space.

  1. Experiment often, and be your true self.
  2. Get clear on your WHY. If you don’t know your WHY, keep working anyway.
  3. Listen to others’ points of view.
  4. Share your point of view.
  5. Quiet down your heart, and listen to your intuition.
  6. Your art is your story. Say it authentically.
  7. You have it in you!
  8. You are uniquely beautiful; paint that!
  9. Turn it upside down, or let it sit for a while.
  10. It’s only paint.
  11. Be kind, and give more.
  12. Take your practice seriously, don’t take yourself too seriously.
  13. Incremental progress.
  14. Perfection is not what you’re looking for.
  15. Be a knowledge sponge.
  16. The process is more sacred than the art itself.
  17. Learn, make, share, let go, repeat.

Start anytime

Your first mark can be a small one.

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