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Street Scenes Made Simple: 'Lavender Lane'
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Bring sunlight, florals, and painterly charm to life in this fresh, feel-good mini-course! Whether you're new to street scenes or want to loosen up your edges, Lavender Lane walks you through painting a peaceful neighborhood filled with blooming color and soft shadows. You'll follow Patti's simple block-in process, using two main values to establish structure, then layer in expressive color mixes and gestural brushwork to suggest trees, flowers, and dappled light. No need for tight rendering—the goal is to capture the mood of a quiet street glowing with early evening light, all with bold shapes, atmospheric color, and just enough detail to keep it believable and beautifully loose.
This course helped me let go of perfection. As someone who usually paints very tight and detailed, this was such a refreshing shift. Patti’s voice is so calming and her process makes everything feel doable. I loved learning how to simplify shapes and create atmosphere.
Anita D
I never thought I could paint a street scene—until now! Patti makes something that looked complicated feel surprisingly approachable. Her color choices are gorgeous, and I appreciated the tips on how to warm and cool areas to create depth. This was the most fun I’ve had painting in months.
Luis M
Truly inspiring and beautifully taught. I’ve taken several painting classes online, but this one stood out. The combination of florals, architecture, and that single figure walking down the lane really captured something special. Thank you, Patti, for teaching in such a generous and relaxed way.
Sophie L