It's for artists who have reached a point in their art where they've taken a lot of courses and developed a comfortable level of skill with supplies and techniques, but are stuck on the conundrum of how to move from making art that they're taught {art from the outside} to making art that expresses their unique artist voice {art from the inside}.

If you're struggling to undo habits of realism when you really want to be painting more expressively or abstractly, and if you're committed to deepening your artistic practice now that you've decided you are indeed an artist {whatever that may mean for you - it doesn't have to be about selling the work}, the Studio is for you.

And if you do want to explore the business side of being an artist, we have a growing library of resources and personalised feedback and support from Tara to help you step into the next level of your artist life.

There are three of the four aspects of the Happy Artist Studio that together provide enormous value to artists and creatives of any discipline. Those are:

1. The Way of the Happy Artist, the foundational program that all members start with, which contains fundamental principles applicable to any kind of artist.
2. The welcoming and supportive Community where you can ask questions, get feedback, share your work, and hang out with other artists who get the ups and downs of the artist life {even the happy artist life!}.
3. The monthly topics, which cover different areas of an artist's life in depth, and include monthly Q&A videos.

The fourth aspect is the course library.

While most of the courses in it are aimed at painters, there are several that can either be adapted, or that cover broad art principles, such as Touchstone, and Think Like a Happy Artist, which are more focused on the mindset and 'invisible' aspects of being an artist in any discipline.

And some courses cover principles that can be applied across multiple disciplines, like composition and values. 

Even if you only took advantage of 1-3, you'd still be getting a huge amount of useful content and support for your artist journey.

So the short answer is, yes, the Happy Artist Studio can help you even if you're not a painter! We have members who work with fabric, 3D art, printmaking, and various kinds of mixed media.

Absolutely! We have a mix of members at different stages and with different goals for their art. Some are thinking about selling their work, some have been selling it for a while, and some have no interest in that and want to focus on simply expressing themselves through their art. All are welcome!

I get it; I like to be as sure as I can be too!

I recommend taking these three steps:

1. Read this page carefully, considering where you are right now, where you want to be, and what's available in the Studio that could help you get there.

2. Email [email protected] with any questions you have, and then:

3. Choose the monthly option and get as much as you can from the courses, community, and monthly topics available. With access to so many courses, a welcoming and helpful community, The Way of the Happy Artist program, and the monthly topics, you get a huge amount for your $43! And then when you know it's right for you, you can upgrade to a year and get two months free!

The short answer is, yes, absolutely!

A slightly more in depth answer is that while cultivating independence and autonomy is an important part of developing your work to a higher standard, and the courses inside the Studio are self study, of course there will sometimes be questions that come up. You can leave comments and questions below the lessons inside the courses. I also put a call out for questions each month and create Q&A video responses which live inside the membership.

And although the format is ideal for the self motivated, and those who like to work independently at their own pace, we also have a cosy and friendly community inside the Studio, to make it easier to share and connect with fellow students, and receive feedback and support from Tara.

And finally {!}, as a member you also get a discount on one to one mentoring sessions with Tara.

Once you click on the 'Join Today' button, you’ll be prompted to enter your credit card information and password to create your account. Payment is via Stripe or Paypal. If you use the code BD27, you'll pay $27 for your first month, and $37 monthly thereafter. We do not have access to your credit card details. Your credit/debit card will be billed monthly or annually until you cancel your membership.

Once you’ve done that, you’ll receive a welcome email with your log in link for the Studio, and an email from me to help you get started. 

Please note that, when you sign up, you will automatically be added to the Happy Artist Studio membership email list, which is used to notify you of new offerings when they're added, such as the monthly topics and Q&A videos. This list is purely for communicating information about the Studio, and you have the option of unsubscribing from the email list at any time. (Though I recommend you stay on it as long as you are a member so you don’t miss anything.) If you cancel your membership, you will be removed from the email list.

If you find that the Studio isn't right for you, you can cancel any time inside your account. 

If you have any other questions about The Happy Artist Studio membership, you can email us [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!