Paint with MM
From a casual outdoor sketch to a finished statement piece, guided by an artist whose work has sold to collectors nationwide.
*A note on location: All classes can be held at my backyard studio at no extra cost, or at the Libertyville cafe for an additional fee to reserve the space ($50 for 2-hour classes, $100 for the flagship series). This amount is applied toward your total and is refundable if you cancel at least 72 hours before your session.
Grab your seat outdoors or at a cafe, depending on location, for a relaxed 2-hour painting session. Working in graphite, watercolor and gouache on 9x12 paper, you'll get guided tips on composition as you paint alongside fellow artists — and leave with a finished piece of your own. All supplies included. $20 per person.
Prefer to skip the online checkout? Email me directly (mmmanifestations03@gmail.com), or pay when you arrive — Zelle, Venmo, and cash all accepted. If you're paying in person, please arrive 10-15 minutes before class starts so we can get you set up.
A personalized 4-hour painting series, split across two 2-hour sessions. We'll dig into artists and styles that speak to you, then build a finished piece — 11x14 or 16x20 — from sketch to final detail. Acrylic only for this session. All supplies included.
Ready for more than a casual sketch? In this 2-hour session, you'll build a bold, modern piece on a 12x12 canvas using grid and shape-based composition — the same style of work MM is known for. Only acrylic for this session. All supplies included.
A personalized 4-hour painting series, split across two 2-hour sessions. We'll dig into artists and styles that speak to you, then build a finished piece — 11x14 or 16x20 — from sketch to final detail. All supplies included.
Mixed mediums include: soft pastels, oil pastels, graphite, gouache, watercolor, cut-outs, fabric, aluminum accents, and/or found objects to add extra texture and depth.
Bring a partner for a couples date night with a twist. In this 2-hour session, you'll each build your own bold, modern piece on a 12x12 canvas using grid and shape-based composition.
Mixed media includes: oil pastels, graphite, and/or cut-outs to add extra texture and clean detail to your grid composition.
A personalized 4-hour mixed-media painting series for two, split across two 2-hour sessions. Layer acrylic with pastels, cut-outs, fabric, and found objects as you each build a finished 11x14 or 16x20 piece. All supplies included.
Mediums include: acrylic, soft pastels, oil pastels, graphite, gouache, watercolor, cut-outs, fabric, and/or found objects.
How It Works
Booking
Availability varies week to week — sometimes I can take bookings just a day or two out, other times spots fill further ahead. Email me and I'll confirm the soonest date I have open for the class you're interested in.
Payment
Click here for tickets to pay online, or to avoid the website fee, pay with Venmo, Zelle, or cash the date of. If you're paying in person, please arrive 10-15 minutes before your session so we can settle payment and get you set up.
Location
All classes can be held at my backyard studio at no extra cost, or at the Libertyville cafe for an additional fee to reserve the space ($50 for 2-hour classes, $100 for the flagship series). This amount is applied toward your total and is refundable if you cancel at least 72 hours before your session.
Weather
Sessions at the meetup and backyard studio happen outdoors. If weather doesn't cooperate, we'll move inside — no need to worry about losing your spot or rescheduling.
What a session looks like
Every class starts with a short conversation about what you're drawn to, then moves into a quick paper sketch to plan your composition before we transfer it to canvas. From there, we build up color and shape, then layer in texture and detail, finishing with highlights, edges, and final touches. Longer classes (like the flagship series) spread this across two sessions for a more developed piece; shorter classes move through it in one sitting.
Questions?
Not sure which class is right for you, or have something specific in mind? Get in touch — I'm happy to help you figure out the best fit.