Rest for your creative soul - A course that offers restoration through painting

A 4-week course that helps you enjoy the calming way painting photo-realistically with oils can transform your everyday life.

JOIN THE COURSE $268

Registrations Close Sat 18th Feb Midnight AEDT

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Find some calm while painting with oils. Enjoy a weekly live Zoom demonstrations with others and discover your own painting journey.


As soon as you sign up you get access to the course. We have a ZOOM catch up each week for 1 hour beginning Sunday, February 26th at 8am AEDT (4pm Saturday NY & 9pm Saturday UK)

We also have an INTRODUCTION SESSION on the 19th of February just to say hi... No need for paints for this - The Sunday 19th session is just for any questions you may have before we officially start on the 26th.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE Midnight SATURDAY 18th February AEDT

 

What is Heather's Rest for Your Soul course?

Rest for your soul is a 4 week online interactive painting course that helps you enjoy the calming way painting can transform your everyday life - through the power of photo-realistic painting with oils.

This program is for artists of all levels whether you are an absolute beginner, have an established career, or are returning to your craft.

 

Rest for your soul program

gives you the support and resources

to build courage so you can explore

your very own fulfilling painting journey



A course that offers healing transformation through painting with Heather Bradbury

Begins Sunday, February 26th with a Zoom call which will then be each week at 8am AEDT (4pm Saturday NY & 9pm Saturday UK)

We also have an INTRODUCTION SESSION on the 19th of February just to say hi... No need for paints for this - The Sunday 19th session is just for any questions you may have before we officially start on the 26th.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE Midnight SATURDAY 18th February AEDT

The program cost is $268 AUD (approx $190US)

The value total: $645 AUD (you pay $268 AUD) You can also choose to pay in two instalments of $140

This gives you full access to all the content including 4 weekly ZOOM calls with Heather and a number of other online content that you will have for a lifetime.

+ 4 Courses @ $97 each = $388

+ Weekly 1 hr online ZOOM classes @ $40 a week = $160

+ BONUS: How to Create Your Own Grids course = $67

+ BONUS: Downloadable book "Painting it's a soul journey" = $30

YOU ALSO GET A 30-day money-back guarantee with this course.

Courses Included with Purchase



How to grid up your canvas & image for a photo realistic painting
Detailed instructions and tips on how to grid up your own image ready to begin painting from a photo reference.
Heather Bradbury
$67
1. Blessings - Learn to paint a water drop with oils.
Creative reflections & painting exercises
Heather Bradbury
$97
2. Tears of life - Learn to paint water drops on grass
Video tutorial step by step
Heather Mary Bradbury
$97
3. Forgiven - How to paint feet in water
Everything you need to know to paint a small oil painting. Brushes, paints and all the instructions you need!
Heather Mary Bradbury
$97
4. Rest - How to paint water-drops on Autumn leaves
Step by step tutoring on how to produce your very own mini photo-realistic oil painting!
Heather Bradbury
$97

Original Price: $455


These are the themes we will explore together...

 

READ MORE TESTIMONIES HERE

You can read the many reviews from those that have taken part
in the Restore Your Creative Soul Program in the last couple of years.

See the transformative way painting has changed many lives through Heather’s guidance

""The course has nurtured me, I now have a deeper sense of who I am. It has allowed me to feed my soul, it's been my happy juice and life-changing on so many levels!

I am so grateful for what you have put together Heather. The reflections have been spot on, and I have received many unexpected gifts. It's been amazing. Thank you.""

- Susan, Vancouver - Canada

"Since joining the online classes and following the program I am much more relaxed as well as being addicted to how much I am loving painting.

I just can’t get enough of it!
I am loving it!"

- Vanessa, Melbourne - Australia

Tell me more...

Rest for the soul is a 4 week online interactive painting course that helps you enjoy the calming way painting can transform your everyday life - through the power of photo-realistic painting with oils. Facilitated by Photo Realistic Artist and teacher Heather Bradbury who believes Everyone deserves an opportunity to discover their creative dreams.

This program is for artists of all levels whether you are an absolute beginner, have an established career, or are returning to your craft.

You will have access to downloadable real-time tutorials along with ebooks and material lists. Enjoy the community vibe through weekly ZOOM meetups and Facebook chats, where Heather demonstrates techniques, facilitates discussion through each theme, and gives you one-on-one advice and support all the way!

You will explore the following themes in this 4-week course:

1. BLESSINGS - What makes your heart sing? Learn how to paint a waterdrop on a leaf

2. TEARS OF LIFE - Do tears bring healing? Learn how to paint water drops on grass.

3. FORGIVEN - What is holding you back? Learn how to paint feet in water.

4. REST - How to find rest when life is busy. Learn how to paint water drops on an Autumn leaf.


ALSO... Bonus Book Download also when you sign up!


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Course Curriculum


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Your Instructor


Heather Mary Bradbury
Heather Mary Bradbury

Hey there! Welcome to my site! I am passionate about helping people find their creative voice.
I own and run a gallery called Kapi Art Space (Indigenous meaning for 'water') in the Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne, Australia where I teach painting and other creative courses both in my studio and online! My career began when I became a finalist in the Tasmanian Glover Prize in 2013 & in the Fleurieu Art Prize in Adelaide. I have also held numerous exhibitions over the years and produced 2 books and many online courses based on my works and have been featured in numerous publications both in Australia and overseas.

Having grown up in rural Victoria and then lived in Tasmania for almost 20 years, nature and community has been a big part of my world. When I burnt out many years ago, I needed something to help me find comfort and direction. I fell in love with painting nature in a photorealistic way during this time, then went on to teach others.

Space jump 10 years or so I now have over 100 students a week in my studio and a quickly growing audience online, many who have said painting has changed their lives, as it did mine! I have many stories to share and look forward to connecting with you through these online courses! Hope you can join me.


Frequently Asked Questions


How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
What are the healing benefits of painting?
Research has shown that drawing and painting can stimulate memories in people with dementia and other neurological diseases. Painting, drawing, and other art forms can help increase the number of connections in the brain that impact memory, improve moods, and expand a person’s vocabulary. Other health benefits of painting: promotes stress relief, expands creative growth, bolsters memory, enhances problem-solving and motor skills, cultivates emotional growth, and stimulates an optimistic attitude.
What if I fall behind? Is there a way to take the time I need at the pace I need?"
You can never fall behind because you just go at your pace! You have lifetime access, and there is never any pressure to produce more than you can or have time to give. Each week the ZOOM calls will be recorded, so you can watch them later. You can choose to paint one mini painting along with me each week or just take your time. Each painting will take about 2 - 3 hours to complete, but it is totally up to you when you do that and how long you take to complete the whole program. This program is designed to help you get into a regular rhythm as it provides you with a new painting to paint every week. The weekly ZOOM catch ups help you progress by working through any questions. I have found people seem to get addicted to wanting to paint the next painting - then the next one! The momentum is fun and being part of the community will help you find some accountability.
How much is the program, and is there other payment options?"
The program cost is $268 AD, (approx $190US) which gives you full access to all the content including 4 weekly ZOOM calls with Heather and a number of other online content that you will have for a lifetime. You can also choose to pay in two installments of $140 Actual total value $635 AUD (you only pay $268 AUD) ~ 4 Courses @ $97 each = $388 ~ Weekly 1 hr online ZOOM classes @ $40 a week = $160 ~ BONUS: How to Create Your Own Grids course = $67 ~ BONUS: Downloadable book "Painting it's a soul journey" = $20
Do I need prior experience with painting before I begin this course?
You do not need to have any prior experience to do this course. 95% of the students that come through my studio have never painted before and certainly never painted with oils either. The course is designed to teach anyone, even if you have never drawn before! Many of my students learned to paint for the first time with me, even though they had not touched a brush before! The program is for beginners to advanced. There are step-by-step instructions for first-timers and also plenty of tips for those that have been painting for some time.
Do I need to have used oil paints before?
No, you do not need to have any prior experience with oil paints at all (or with painting either). Many of my students have not used oils before. Everyone has found it easy to work with oils and very happy to have learnt with the medium.
Could you swap out oils for acrylics and still get comparable benefits and results?
You can use acrylics in place of the oils, but you will not be able to get some of the effects that oils naturally give. However, there are some additives that you can add to acrylics to make them dry slower. Some of my earlier paintings were in acrylics and most people can not tell the difference - but since working with oils I can not turn back, because they respond so beautifully to colour, fine work and especially blending!
What do I need to do to set up my home studio/creative corner?
You will also receive a downloadable PDF document that has everything I could think of that I use in my studio including lighting, easels, tables, paints, brushes, pallets, canvases, rulers etc. I have had numbers of students say how grateful they were for this document which means they don't have to second guess the essentials that they need. For this introductory course, the basic things you will need are: Canvas paper pad Oil paints Brushes ruler, pencil, and eraser.
How long does the program go for?
As soon as you purchase the program you will gain access to the course and the online content which is available for a lifetime. Then the program begins on Sunday 26th February 8am (AEDT) on ZOOM. About a week after registration closes. The program will take 4 weeks. You can take as long as you like to do the courses - there is no pressure to finish everything in the 4 weeks. The ZOOM calls are there for encouragement and questions; everything else is self paced. The ZOOM calls will be recorded and put in the private group, so if you miss one you can watch it later!
I don’t feel at all confident to even start! Will this help?
YES! I have seen so many students that are amazed at the confidence they gain. My technique is such that I have designed it to be achievable. Oils are forgiving - you can rub them out and paint over them. The grid technique reduces the stress of painting over a large area because you just focus on one small area at a time. This helps you not become overwhelmed, which builds confidence and courage to paint whatever you want!
Will I learn about techniques and colour mixing too?
Yes, each of my courses are designed for you to be able to watch very carefully how I paint and why. Each course in the program has full-length tutorials, where you can watch me talking about mixing colours, what brushes I am using, and the techniques I use to get certain effects.
What day and time are the weekly ZOOM sessions, and can I watch a replay?"
We will meet together for an hour on ZOOM on a SUNDAY morning each week from 8:00am - 9:00am AEDT (about 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday EDT/EST) Please check your time zone! Our first ZOOM will be on Sunday 26th February 2023 8am (Saturday 25th EDT/EST) We do have an introduction ZOOM session you can attend if you like on the 19th of February. You will get a link when you sign up. This time means that everyone has more of a chance to join us. PLEASE check your time zone for the correct times for your area. We will record each session and it will be uploaded and available to view later the same week on our Facebook group page. I am open to having more than one ZOOM session if many can not make it on the day and time above.
Can I contact you (other than ZOOM) if I get stuck?
Yes, you can email me any questions. Depending on how many requests I get in a week I will do my best to get back to you as soon as I can!
Are materials included, and if not can I order a pack with all paints and brushes that I will need for the course? How much would this be?"
Materials are not included in the price of the program. I do sell all the materials needed for the course if you are within Australia. If you are not from this country never fear I have a great resource downloadable resource where you will receive a full list of materials needed for the program, so you can buy the materials needed at your local art store.
Are oil paints hard to use, how are they different from acrylics?
I was always scared to use oils, but when I tried using them properly, I realised that out of all the types of paints, oils are the easiest and the most wonderful to work with. They stay wet longer, they are easy to wipe off if you make a mistake and the blending is divine! Acrylics dry out quickly and are not as thick, so I find it hard to get the desired results.
How will this type of painting help calm my stress?
Each lesson in the course comes with an ebook you can download that has reflections and exercises that help you slow down and relax. The painting courses that you have access to have very simple step-by-step instructions. Even the hardest of paintings in the collection will help your mind keep focused and calm because you have to concentrate. There is something about the action of taking a brush to a canvas, especially when there is a lot of detail to consider, that helps slow your mind down and diminishes the current stresses you may be carrying. Your mind is relaxed, and nothing else around you seems to matter!
This course is 4 weeks... do you have other courses that follow on after?
This 4-week course is made up of 4 courses from the 24-week course called RESTORE YOUR CREATIVE SOUL. This 4-course pack has 4 of the 24 courses within it. You can choose to continue with other courses after you finish this course. There will be a discount option offered to those who have already signed up for this 4-week course.

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