Learn to create dreamy paintings

  • Find freedom in exploration by discovering new ways to use your tools and supplies

  • Learn how to combine mediums that blend seamlessly together to evoke atmosphere

  • Discover what to do if a painting goes wrong, how to add more layers to pull a painting back.

  • Learn how to create image transfers and blend them together with your hand painted elements

  • Discover encaustic wax and learn simple ways to use this beautiful medium

  • Create a body of work you can be proud of

Begin your journey on September 5th.

Enrollment ends on September 4th, and the course won't re-open until Autumn 2025.

Evoke Breathtaking Landscapes.

  • Exploring Materials & Abstract Foundations

    Explore and experiment with various materials, including ink, charcoal, pastels, and acrylics, to create abstract designs and prepare for landscape work.

  • Mastering Techniques to Create Atmosphere

    Learn techniques like layering, image transfers, and encaustic wax application to evoke atmosphere and bring cohesion to your paintings.

  • Problem-Solving & Crafting Cohesive Artwork

    Gain problem-solving skills for rescuing paintings, combining mediums, and creating a body of work that blends hand-painted elements with innovative textures and techniques.

The layers of wax create a dreamlike quality that evokes a feeling of peace and tranquility for the viewer.

Closed until Autumn 2025
5 star rating

Evocative Landscapes

Sally Worsley

As an artist who has taken a number of courses this is one of the best. It covers many techniques and processes that I was unaware of and answered many personal questions. It also allowed ample room for creative exploration. Susan has a natural wa...

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As an artist who has taken a number of courses this is one of the best. It covers many techniques and processes that I was unaware of and answered many personal questions. It also allowed ample room for creative exploration. Susan has a natural way of teaching and her lessons are engaging and easy to follow. Her generosity of time answering questions and commenting on the site and Facebook group was unwavering. I know that I will dip in and out of the lessons for years to come making it a very economical purchase. Thank you Susan for making it a truly enriching experience for me as I’m sure it has for others, and will do for artists of all levels in the future.

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Exploration of Tools & Materials

We will begin by acquainting ourselves with the materials for the course, including ink, charcoal, pastels, acrylic paint, and water-soluble pencils.

Our experimentation will lead to large abstract designs on A2 heavy cartridge paper.

We'll craft a handmade meandering sketchbook to study our materials and document our mark making techniques, laying the groundwork for our future landscape work.

We'll also create cradleboards using cutouts from the abstract paintings as the base layer for our final project. And, we'll get mixed media and watercolour paper ready with different grounds in preparation for beginning to create our initial paintings.

Crafting Evocative Landscapes

We will then build upon the previous techniques to create captivating landscapes on various types and sizes of paper.

We'll delve into a range of methods, such as using spray paint, incorporating gold leaf, experimenting with collage, and utilizing glue sticks and modeling paste.

These techniques will infuse diversity and innovation into your landscape artwork, making it truly evocative.
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Mastering Image Transfer Techniques

In the following lessons, we delve deeply into the art of image transfer. I will guide you through a variety of methods to seamlessly incorporate your own photographs into your mixed media landscapes.

These transferred images will become an integral part of your paper artwork.

Additionally, we will put the finishing touches on the cradleboard underpainting, setting the stage for the grand finale of our creative journey.

Mastering Encaustic Wax

As we approach the final modules, we'll immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of encaustic wax, a medium that will breathe life and depth into your artwork.

This will be a journey into the heart of encaustic techniques, where we'll explore the art of embedding collage elements within layers of wax, crafting intricate textures that bring your creations to life.

We will prepare the surfaces with fixative to seal our work and then with clear gesso to allow the wax to adhere.

Alternative Finishes

For those who may prefer alternative finishes, fear not, as we'll also explore various alternatives, including gloss gel, cold wax, and pouring mediums, allowing you to choose the finish that resonates most with your artistic vision.

These lessons promise to be an exciting and enriching experience, where your artistic horizons will expand, and your creations will reach new dimensions of creativity and expression.
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Mixed media landscape class

Kristine Chudomelka

Great class and wonderfully put together. She put in lots of extra work that I was not expecting. Very much worth the money. She is a great teacher and more than helpful when ask questions. When help is needed she i right there helping. No wa...

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Great class and wonderfully put together. She put in lots of extra work that I was not expecting. Very much worth the money. She is a great teacher and more than helpful when ask questions. When help is needed she i right there helping. No waiting with Susan. Can't say enough good.

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Susan McCreevy

Instructor

Hi, I'm Susan. Encaustic wax art has transformed my mixed media work, opening up playful and creative possibilities. Inspired by the artists in Ivy Newport’s Studioworks Creative Academy, I discovered that there are no rigid rules in encaustic art - just endless possibilities. From beginning using encaustic wax in sketchbooks, now some of my recent works are featured in galleries. In this course, we'll explore expressive drawing, composition, and various techniques. Let's unleash your creativity with encaustic wax!

Student Gallery


Image 1 - is by Jackie Marsh.
Image 2 - is by Ally Wragg.
Image 3 - is by Nikki Temple

5 star rating

A wonderful course

Jill Egan

Susan is a great teacher, she is very helpful if you have any questions. The course is well structured and there are lots of materials and techniques which are new to me. I have wanted to paint this way for a long while, and Susan has given me the...

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Susan is a great teacher, she is very helpful if you have any questions. The course is well structured and there are lots of materials and techniques which are new to me. I have wanted to paint this way for a long while, and Susan has given me the tools to do so. I will continue watching the videos over and over again. Thank you.

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Supply List

This comprehensive supply list includes everything I've used throughout the course. While I demonstrate a wide variety of techniques, you may choose to try some and skip others based on your interests.  

If you're unsure about which supplies to get or prefer to start with fewer items, I recommend beginning with the basic supply list. You can always invest in additional supplies after watching the videos and deciding which techniques you'd like to explore further.

Remember, you have lifetime access to the lessons, allowing you the flexibility to practise and refine your skills at your own pace.

Tip to Save Money: Shop around, as prices on Amazon are sometimes not the cheapest. Consider buying a few of your favourite colours rather than whole sets.

View the BasicSuppliesList_ EvocativeLandscapes.pdf

View theFullSupplyList_ EvocativeLandscapes.pdf

FAQ’s

  • How do I sign up for your course?

    All my courses are hosted on a platform called Thinkific. You have to make an account with a the password in order to pay and to sign up for the course. Don’t forget your password, you will need it every time you want to sign in to the class.

  • Why is the course only available to purchase in USD

    The teaching platform only allows for 1 currency option. I decided to opt for USD as my students are worldwide. If you are from another country, the money will come out of your bank account in your currency.

  • How do your online classes work?

    The workshops are e-courses, hosted online, and members get an individual, private account to access all their classes. This course will be sent as pre-recorded video modules over 6 weeks. After that time you can re-watch the lessons at your convenience as you will have lifetime access* All e-courses are self-study and self-paced. Paid classes have lifetime access (as per our terms of service, "lifetime" means for as long as our business is up and running). You can watch the video content whenever you want, and as many times as you wish. You may keep all content. All videos are downloadable.

  • When does the course start and finish?

    The course begins on September 5th and is delivered over 6 weeks. During this time, I will be actively answering questions in the FaceBook group and in the discussion forum on Thinkifik. After this time you will still have access to all the content to watch at your leisure. Once registration has closed, the course will not re-open again until next year.

  • What level is this course suitable for?

    It is suitable for any one who wants to learn more about my mixed media art process. The combination of mixed media techniques will appeal to the beginner and more advance artist looking to broaden their range of skills. I encourage you to play, practise, explore and give yourself time to learn.

  • Do I need high speed internet for the course?

    Yes, you will need a good internet connection to view and/or download the video content for this course.

  • Will there be an online community for this course?

    Yes, I encourage you to share all your questions and beautiful work in the private Facebook group (which will be only for this course) You can also post your work on instagram, using the #susanmccreevyartist or tag me @susanmccreevyartist

  • Once I sign up, how do I get my login details?

    You will have to create an account on my hosting platform Thinkific. Once you have created your account, you pay for the class and have direct access if the classroom is already open. Take a note of the email address and your password so you don't forget them for your account, you will use this to sign in for your class. It's a good idea to save the login to your bookmarks bar so you can access the course more easily.

  • How many hours of videos are there?

    Over the course of the 6 weeks there are over nine hours of content.

  • Do you do refunds?

    Yes, provided it's within 7 days of the course commencing and you have watched less that 50% of the content. Don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] if you have more questions!

  • How long will the class and videos be available? Are the videos downloadable?

    You get lifetime access to the classroom and videos. "Lifetime" technically means for as long as my business is up and running. You can watch the videos within the classroom as many times as you wish and the videos are downloadable. Make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high resolution videos online. Refunds will not be made after registration.

  • Does your course offer closed captions or subtitles?

    Yes. This course is filmed in English and I am able to offer subtitles in English, but not a foreign language. I will provide the transcript for each lesson as a downloadable PDF.

  • Do you offer split payments?

    I am unfortunately unable to offer this payment option.

  • Understanding Tax Charges for Students

    The reason some students are charged tax and others aren't is because tax rules differ depending on the country. Thinkific automatically calculates, collects, and handles taxes for students in the United States and Canada based on where the student is located. So, depending on your country, you may see a different final price due to tax. You can read more details in the link provided about how taxes are handled. TCommerce: Sales Tax Solution https://support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/13769059862551-TCommerce-Sales-Tax-Solution