Hi everyone, I’m so glad you’re here 😊 Welcome to Where Colour Dreams a colourful space for painting, learning and creating at home. This community is where I share my art, painting kits, art lessons and creative ideas inspired by gemstones, birthstones, flowers, colour and light. If you’ve bought one of my painting kits, this is where you’ll find the video lesson and extra help. If you’re here because you love painting, colour, flowers, nature, shimmer or just want a bit more creativity in your life, you’re very welcome too. I’m Katie Jarman, a professional artist and qualified teacher with 20 years of teaching experience. (Yep, I’m feeling old!) I’ve always been drawn to little treasures from nature. As a child I loved collecting shells, stones and pretty things that caught the light. I think that feeling has stayed with me. That tiny moment of noticing something beautiful. A shell on the beach. A stone with a sparkle in it. A flower opening in the garden. A colour that makes you stop for a second. That is the feeling I try to bring into my paintings. My artwork is full of colour, nature, gemstones, flowers, shimmer and light. I love helping people feel more confident with art, especially if they haven’t painted for years or feel a bit unsure where to start. Inside this community, you’ll find: ✨ Painting kit video lessons ✨ Simple creative projects ✨ Birthstone and gemstone painting ideas ✨ Behind the scenes from my studio ✨ Tips for colour, paint, gold and mixed media ✨ Occasional lives and paint alongs ✨ A place to share what you make To get started, introduce yourself below and tell me: What’s your birth month? Or what little treasure from nature have you always been drawn to? Shells, stones, flowers, leaves, feathers, crystals, colours? You don’t need to be amazing at art to be here. Just bring a bit of curiosity, a love of colour and the willingness to have a go. I’m so happy you’re here. Katie 💫

I’ve been so busy making my new art collection I’ve been quite here. But for now, enjoy the progress on my birthstones artworks. I’ll be sharing the originals and prints very soon!

Hi everyone, I'm so glad you're here 😊 Are you new to art, feeling creatively stuck, or unsure where to begin? You’re in the right place. Katie Jarman Art Studio is a welcoming space where beginners and hobby artists build skills and confidence, one simple step at a time. I’m Katie, a professional artist and qualified teacher with 20 years of experience. I’ve taught thousands of students (many of whom started by saying “I can’t draw a stick man”) and I promise you can learn to draw, paint and create with confidence. This community is a friendly and judgment free space where we: - Share our artwork and wins (even the messy ones) - Support each other with feedback and encouragement - Learn through small manageable steps - Take care of our well being one artwork at a time 🎁 If you’re new, here’s where to start: 1. Introduce yourself in the comments below and let us know what brought you here 2. Try the free Cupcake Mini Course https://www.skool.com/jarman-arts-7011/classroom/59f22e0b 3. Download your Elements of Art Bookmarks [coming soon] 4. Explore the Creative Boost Course, for 5 min creative projects https://www.skool.com/jarman-arts-7011/classroom/086526af All courses/ lessons are found in the classroom tab. You can post your artwork in the community. You don’t need talent to be here. Just curiosity, a pencil and a bit of courage. I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s draw, paint and create together. 💫Katie

Christmas arrived and there’s a bit of a theme. Who else has gone for an early Xmas decoration day this year??

There’s something so freeing about starting with a loose, drippy layer of spray paint and watching the colours run. Then the drawing settles on top, and the whole thing begins to take shape. It’s actually quite a while before I even touch a brush. I’m about to begin the final oil layer now, and this is the moment where it really starts to glow. My favourite part of the painting is the first layers. Which part of your painting process do you love the most??