Depth by Design
The 5-Layer Abstract System for Bold Paintings
Unlock the power of layering to create professional-looking abstract paintings with depth, movement, and emotion. Even if you're a total beginner
The Artist's Problem:
Have you ever started an abstract painting and ended up with a muddy, flat mess?
Many artists get stuck in the “middle stage” and are unsure how to add structure, depth, and variety. Without a clear holistic approach, paintings can feel flat, boring, and incohesive.
From Blank Canvas to Bold Abstract Artwork
In strong, professional abstract paintings, artists use the elements of art within each layer in order to create true depth.
In this course, you’ll learn a simple, repeatable layer system that turns uncertainty into flow. That turns flat paintings into worlds full of depth. By the end, you’ll have a finished piece with dynamic texture, confident shapes, and layers that sing.
Key outcomes:
- Break through the “stuck” stage with ease
- Add depth and movement using layering techniques
- Learn how to play and design intentionally
- Finish paintings that look gallery-worthy, without overworking them
What You’ll Learn
The holistic layer system: from base to refinement
How to build variety through line, shape, texture, and color
How to loosen up, play, and trust the process
How to avoid muddy colors and overworking
My personal layering tricks for striking compositions
What’s Included
Ready for a transformation?
- Printable workbook with bonus tips, color theory tricks, materials list, and color palette page
- Artist Affirmations to help strengthen your positive, growth mindset
- Lifetime Access to all course content
- Access to future changes/bonus tips
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- Beginner & intermediate artists who want more depth in their work
- Artists stuck in the “flat” or “ugly” stage
- Artists craving structure without losing their creative voice
- Creatives who want fast, actionable results
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This course is powerful, but it’s not for everyone.
- Students looking for step-by-step, realistic painting tutorials.
- Students expecting instant results without picking up a brush. This course is about experimenting and layering.
- Students who don’t want to get a little messy or loosen up creatively.
If you love the idea of structured freedom, playful experimentation, and creating depth without overthinking then you’re in the right place.
Meet Your Instructor
Hey, I’m Mónica! An artist, musician, and educator from Colorado.
I enjoy blending structure with play to help artists unlock their CREATIVE POWER. Anyone can be an artist - honestly, they already are. I've got 15+ years of teaching under my belt and this grants me the experience and knowledge to create a positive and creative space for you. I believe that art is healing, that play is essential, and that you can learn how to be your best creative self.
Course curriculum
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1Welcome
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2Depth by Design
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3There You Have It