In this self paced course, you’ll learn a flexible method for inventing narrative paintings from the ground up. You’ll gather inspiration, take strong reference photos, build your collage in Photoshop, and test your idea in gouache before scaling it up.

Part 1 gives you a clear foundation for composition and an intentional start to your painting process.

What's Included

• 8+ hours of video lessons

• Step-by-step Photoshop collage walkthrough

• Guided assignments to practice each stage

• Lifetime access to all course materials

What's Students are Saying

It was eye-opening to see Caitlin collage multiple photographs into a single, satisfying composition—something I’d heard of but never seen broken down so clearly. Her way of teaching composition through art history and her own process really helped me see differently. — Erin M. 

This course helped me get past a Photoshop blockage I’ve had for years. That alone was worth the price! — Liz K.

As a self-taught novice, I used to feel like I was ‘cheating’ if I manipulated or photographed my paintings to see them more clearly. Hearing Caitlin’s perspective gave me real confidence in my process. — Risa T.