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YOU CAN PAINT!

Inspiration
Simple Color Theory
Beautiful Little Paintings
Easy ways make Painting a Beautiful Habit!

5-Day Painting Challenge
January 24 - 28, 2023

All classes recorded and available for playback!

Prizes - Give-a-ways!

3 Grand Prizes:
1. $50 Blick Gift Certificate
2. $50 Blick Gift Certificate
3. Viviva Travel Color Set (see video below)

Attend the live classes, paint everyday and post your creations each day on Social Media and you are entered to WIN one of the 3 Grand Prizes

More Prizes
Attend the Live Classes or Watch the Replays
Paint Everyday and Post on Social Media
and you are entered to WIN one of these prizes

Viviva Color Sheet
Viviva Mini Color Sheets
Free Art Class

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Watch this Intro Video! All the details inside!
This was filmed for the previous challenge and this is one of the Grand Prizes!

​​5 Day Challenge
You CAN Paint!

5 Days of Painting Demonstrations
& Live/Online Painting TOGETHER

​In a wonderful & Supportive Community!

Simple Color Theory to help you
make beautiful little paintings!

If you have 5 Minutes a Day - You CAN Paint!
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​Easy Color Theory
Never make unintentional mud (brown) again!

Fun & Easy Paintings
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to paint successful whimsical paintings!

Live/Online Via Zoom at 10am MST
Tuesday, January 24 - 28, 2022
All classes are Recorded and Available for playback during the Challenge!

Why?
Because I know you can paint! I want to help you nurture your own
painting style while learning to mix colors!
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​From absolute beginner to experienced painters - - - WELCOMED

Bring your enthusiasm for art, your encouragement for others
and your desire to PAINT!

Do you want to paint, but keep postponing it???

Did you know that in just 5 minutes a day you could start the spark that is needed to paint more often instead of procrastinating about it?

Did you know that when you procrastinate about painting, that it’s creating more reasons in your mind to not paint! This is because the pressure gets too high and the time in between has been too long? But all of that can change, in just 5 days!

Here's what' Barbara had to say about her experience with the 5-Day You CAN Paint! Challenge:

"So many thanks for a great series of painless, fun learning. My world has become richer and my goals loftier, but seem to be doable at this point. For that I am grateful. The "I can't paint" bugaboo seems to have become a faint voice off in the distance, easy to ignore." Barbara M

Did you know that by painting just 5 minutes a day, that you can ignite the desire to finally start painting what you truly desire?

Your skills and ideas will naturally begin to bloom?

You may think that 5 minutes a day is not enough time to paint, but I promise you that it is and in this challenge I’ll show you how.

Here’s what Linda had to say about painting for 5-minutes a day…

"This 5-day on-line watercolor painting challenge has been a great jump start for me to just get going on back-burner painting ideas. It’s been a great opportunity to get reacquainted with watercolor and color mixing in just 5-minutes per day (which of course happily expanded to more). Nicole's suggested focus on organizing a permanent work space and just playing with paint on small cards is perfect to help “get over yourself” and get started. Also invaluable is meeting other timid painters and seeing their progress and the uniqueness of their work. If you have ever stood before a blank canvas in angst, thinking what do I do now, I highly recommend getting your brush wet in this short-course." - Linda M

The key to success with almost anything and especially painting is…

COMMUNITY & SUPPORT

Benefits of Painting in a Community:
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Define Your Painting Vision: Start with small simple paintings to get you ‘into the grove’ which will automatically start creating your own unique painting style and create more paintings!

Creating a Painting Strategy: For 5 days, join us or watch the re-plays which will help create your own Painting Strategy and help you to start painting immediately.

Resources: Use the community to help you paint and figure out what medium and techniques work best for you. Use the community to build up your self-esteem around painting! We have beginners to experienced artists and they are all SOOOOO supportive!

The Action of Painting: Once you know how to create simple paintings, you are supported and encouraged to make these simple lovely paintings each day which then turn into ideas for creating those paintings that have been on the back burner for years… if not decades!

Overcome Obstacles: There are always obstacles in life, but you can overcome them with a sense of community and support. This community and support helps you to create the new habit of painting in just a few minutes each day. This new habit turns the ‘unfamiliar’ (not painting) into the familiar (painting each day). No matter what happens in life, you will learn that you always have 5 minutes to sketch out an idea or pull out an index card for a painting doodle!

Expand and Grow: I’ve witnessed it a thousand times, when people are scared, insecure or don’t feel their skills are good enough, and join a class of mine, (because I truly see the creative in everyone) how much the class becomes an easy pathway to start painting and creating. You expand and grow in supportive and nurturing Community because it supports you to do so!

This is what a supportive community does. It helps you get out of self-sabotage, out of negative self-talk, out of doubting that you don’t have the skill or time for those paintings that are there in your heart and soul and want to become alive on the canvas!

My goal with this challenge is to help you KNOW and embody that painting is fun and easy and that your painting and creativity is important and essential!

Like Vincent van Gogh said: “If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.”

And it’s TRUE!

If you paint, the more you paint, that bugaboo will disappear! "YES! You truly can find a few minutes a day to paint and begin to believe in your artistic talents. A community of laughter, questions, enthusiasm and the joy of sharing just one hour a day for 5 days was amazing and just the right push to move me to paint! Nicole is an exceptional guide into a world of watercolor. Her knowledge, energy, belief in our inherent creative talents and encouragement was boundless. I loved every minute and every hour! And, yes, I do continue to paint!" - Jean S.
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Supplies:

Bring whatever you have AND watch the
​SUPPLY VIDEO below for inspiration!
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Bring What You Have!
You can use Watercolor, Gouache, Tempera or Acrylic!

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5 Days of Painting Demonstrations in a Wonderful & Supportive Community!

Tuesday, January 24 - 28, 2022 Live/Online Via Zoom at 10am MST

All classes are Recorded and Available for playback during the Challenge!

rom absolute beginner to experienced painters WELCOMED!

Bring your enthusiasm for art, your encouragement for others, and your desire to PAINT!

Easy Color Theory
Never make unintentional mud (brown) again!

Fun & Easy Paintings
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to paint successful whimsical paintings!

Day 1 - Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Colors

Day 2 - Fun and Easy Complimentary Colors

Day 3 - Monochromatic, Tint, and Shade

Day 4 - Painting-ISH (How to let go of perfectionism and embrace creativity)

Day 5 - Creating your own style!

BONUS -Intro to Bookbinding
Create an easy book (with masking tape) to put your index card paintings in! So much fun! I’ll also share with you some of the lovely book and box creations the last class made!

PLUS Videos on:
* Supplies, set-up and techniques with:
* Watercolor
* Gouache
* Tempera
* Acrylic Paints
* Inspirational audios and videos that are sure to get you Painting!
* Simple and easy techniques to get you painting 5 minutes (or more) a day!
* Our Creative Community & MORE!


Bring whatever you have AND watch the SUPPLY VIDEO (above) for inspiration!

​You can use Watercolor, Gouache, Tempera or Acrylic!​​

Questions?
Reach out to [email protected] and put
YOU CAN PAINT in the Subject line!

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5-Day Challenge: Sign up by January 20th for ONLY $23

5-Day Challenge: Sign up between January 22 - 24 -  $30

Doors close on January 24th


* * * Join Early! * * *
Gain Access the How-To Videos
within 24 hours of signing up!

Use the PayPal link below and select what works for you.

FREE Shipping within the 48 US.

If you are outside of the 48 US or another country,
​I'll connect with you about shipping after your purchase.




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​Includes the ENTIRE
5 Day You CAN Paint! Challenge
+ Replays!

Within 24 Hours of purchase you will have access to the pre-recorded lessons!

$23


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​Includes the ENTIRE
5 Day You CAN Paint! Challenge
+ Replays!
​+ Viviva Bookmark
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​Within 24 Hours of purchase you will have access to the pre-recorded lessons!
​Free shipping of Viviva Bookmark within the 48 US

$28


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Includes the ENTIRE
5 Day You CAN Paint! Challenge
+ Replays
​+ Viviva Color Sheets (16 Colors)

​Within 24 Hours of purchase you will have access to the pre-recorded lessons!
​Free shipping of Viviva Bookmark within the 48 US

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$39


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$68 - Challenge + Watercolors + Watercolor 101 Course

​Includes the ENTIRE
5 Day You CAN Paint! Challenge
+ Replays
+ Viviva Color Sheets (16 Colors)
​+ Watercolor 101 Class

Within 24 Hours of purchase you will have access to the pre-recorded lessons
+ Your Watercolor 101 Course


​Free shipping of Viviva Watercolor Sheets within the 48 US

$68


5 Day Challenge YOU CAN PAINT

​Need a different payment option?
Email: [email protected]
Text me at 505.204.1437 to set one up
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Prizes!
Anyone can win!

Winning is NOT based on your paintings, but on your willingness to paint everyday of the 5-Day Challenge.

Just paint for 5 Minutes each day of the 5 Day Challenge.

Then post 1 (or more) of your paintings each day on our site and you WILL Win a prize!

Prizes: $50 Blick Art Supplies Gift Certificate, Viviva Color Travel Kit, Mini Color Sheets & More!

​Prizes will be shipped to the winner at the end of the Challenge.

​If you are outside of the 48 US, you can either pay for postage for your prize
​or trade for a free digital product. Thank you!

Inspiration

​Simple Color Theory

Beautiful Little Paintings
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Paint, Paint, Paint!

​Are you ready to Join?

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​Testimonials from the 2022
5-Day You CAN Paint Challenge

​Happy Painters!


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“You have the loveliest heart and teaching style.
I'm so happy to have met you!"

- Pamela W.

"I think I found my niche!
And I love your idea's! Thank you!"

- Valerie S.
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"A lovely box to hold lovely little paintings! Loved your audio from tonights class! Thank you for your wonderful and very heartfelt encouragement to all of us! It made a difference."
- Marjorie K.

"Had so much fun! I am moving towards not judging self too! Love the videos, easy to understand!"
- Kathleen C.
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"My takeaways are many! It was FUN! I'm so surprised I could even do this. Painting ideas don't come to me quickly if at all, I don't draw, but I feel COLORS which takes me toward abstract or some sort of combo. Loved loved seeing and hearing everyone's work and their thoughts and experiences! And always your amazing teachings. You have a gift and I'm so grateful to be in this group."
- Julie T.

"Thanks for a wonderful class, Nicole. It has awakened many little brain cells! As a bonus my Sister-in-law and I are going to Zoom from now on instead of talk on the phone so that we can support one another with our art works. I told her about your class and I'm so glad she is going to continue to paint with you!"
- Adele F.
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" So many thanks for a great series of painless, fun learning. My world has become richer and my goals loftier, but seem to be doable at this point. For that I am grateful. The "I can't paint" bugaboo seems to have become a faint voice off in the distance, easy to ignore."
- Barbara M.

"This 5-day on-line watercolor painting challenge has been a great jump start for me to just get going on back-burner painting ideas. It’s been a great opportunity to get reacquainted with watercolor and color mixing in just 5-minutes per day (which of course happily expanded to more). Nicole's suggested focus on organizing a permanent work space and just playing with paint on small cards is perfect to help “get over yourself” and get started. Also invaluable is meeting other timid painters and seeing their progress and the uniqueness of their work. If you have ever stood before a blank canvas in angst, thinking what do I do now, I highly recommend getting your brush wet in this short-course."
- Linda M
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“Nicole’s 5-day painting challenge helped me return to the joy of IRL (“in real life”, not digital) painting and discovering how cool watercolors are. She creates a wonderful safe, encouraging, and fun space for everyone to be creative and offers all kinds of great insights and tips on art materials and techniques for every level to help you express yourself through art. I am amazed at all the fantastic instructional and inspirational videos and instructional content she created as part of the course offerings, and it’s a treat to watch along while I paint. For those who struggle with feeling ‘judged’ by their art or have had art instruction/classes that made you feel like you could never paint/draw/be creative, please try out Nicole White’s art courses as a way to unlock your own creativity. Everyone has creative potential.”
- Ayu O.

"With child-like innocence and abandon, wild and free without any inner voice of resistance or discouragement, rising to the surface to blow out the fire and pure joy of creating, I painted a most magnificent dot of color onto my page, not caring or knowing what that small beginning would transform into!

Starting from a place of beginners mind and silencing my inner critic, I picked up my paint brush and formed a relationship with the paint. Each stroke a word and each color a feeling, until something other than a dot began to take shape.
This is the essence of, “The You Can Paint Challenge.” Nicole’s gentle and openhearted expression guides each of the participants into the shallows of the creative process. First getting our feet wet within the creative streams of color and then encouraging each of us to wade deeper and deeper into our own painting journey, until we are at one with our inner child at play.

Nicole brings her joy and enthusiasm for life into the creative process and creates a safe space for all to explore. I highly recommend, “The You Can Paint Challenge” and the many other classes Nicole offers. Go ahead! Jump into the pool of your creative unknowns. I guarantee, you will emerge from this process with a new appreciation and perception of your creative self! This experience is not only a healing remedy for the timid or vulnerable artist living within you, but, it’s good medicine for your soul!"


- Kim Rothrock
“From my simple circle of color emerged a Soul Bird.”
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"YES! You truly can find a few minutes a day to paint and begin to believe in your artistic talents. A community of laughter, questions, enthusiasm and the joy of sharing just one hour a day for 5 days was amazing and just the right push to move me to paint! Nicole is an exceptional guide into a world of watercolor. Her knowledge, energy, belief in our inherent creative talents and encouragement was boundless. I loved every minute and every hour! And, yes, I do continue to paint!"
- Jean

Each of these participants have found their own style.

In this Challenge I will teach you how to paint like YOU!

Find your style and your rhythm with just 5 Minutes a day!

Some people love to play with color :)

Some love to make quick paintings :)

Some love the detail :)

Some paint from imagination :)

Some paint from pictures :)

Some paint from life :)

Find what works for you!

Ignite or re-ignite your Passion for Painting!

Improve your sense of Wellbeing and Happiness!

Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Depression!

Paint a little or a lot each day!

Enjoy our Wonderful and Supportive Creative Community!

​FEEL Creative and Connected!



All the FAQ's

Welcome to You CAN Paint!
5-Day YOU CAN PAINT Challenge

When:
January 24 - 28, 2023 @ 10am MST
EVERYTHING is Recorded and Available for Playback! Yay!

Within 24 Hours of Signing Up
Introduction Video Released
This video will walk you through the first lesson.

Monday, January 23rd at 10am MST LIVE.
BONUS: Live/Online Zoom Session to help you get set up for the challenge. I'll show you my supplies and answer you questions about the challenge and your supplies.

You will see everything you need in order to join us live to paint along with us.

If you can’t join us live, you can just watch the re-play at a time that works for you.

Tuesday, January 24th @ 10am MST LIVE
We will paint together based on the Lesson #1 Video
I’ll be live doing more demonstrations and answering any of your questions.

Evening, I will upload the Livestream & Release Lesson #2
You can watch these at your convenience

Wednesday, January 25th @ 10am MST LIVE
We will paint together based on the Lesson #2 Video
I’ll be live doing more demonstrations and answering any of your questions.

Evening, I will upload the Livestream & Release Lesson #3
You can watch these at your convenience

Thursday, January 26th @ 10am MST LIVE
We will paint together based on the Lesson #3 Video
I’ll be live doing more demonstrations and answering any of your questions.

Evening, I will upload the Livestream & Release Lesson #4
You can watch these at your convenience

Friday, January 27th @ 10am MST LIVE
We will paint together based on the Lesson #4 Video
I’ll be live doing more demonstrations and answering any of your questions.

Evening, I will upload the Livestream & Release Lesson #5
You can watch these at your convenience

Saturday, January 28th, 2023 @ 10am MST LIVE
We will paint together based on the Lesson #5 Video


We will get together for a YAY, I CAN PAINT Live/Online Party and discuss how to keep painting and to make it a daily habit!!!

Evening, I will upload the Livestream & Release BONUS Lesson #6
You can watch these at your convenience


How do we connect live?
All participants will receive a Zoom link and a reminder the night before the class.

What do I need to do to prepare?
Watch the Supplies Video and gather whatever supplies you can. At the minimum you need paint, paper, paint brush, 3 cups of water, and paper towels or rags.

What if I miss a lesson or fall behind?
Join us whenever you can. It’s amazing to be able to paint live together. You can’t fall behind, all you have to do is show up whenever you can to paint. Each painting lesson can stand on it’s own, and You CAN Paint, with whatever you have!

What about the Color Theory Lessons?
These are simple color theory lessons. You take the colors that you mix and make little paintings with them! Easy as that!

What if I don’t have the right colors?
Show up with whatever you have and I’ll walk you through how to use them. There is NO way to do it wrong!!!

Investment:
Investment for the 5 Day Challenge is:
$10 January 9 - 11th Early Bird Special
$23 January 12 - 20  You CAN Paint!
$30 January 22 - 24th - You CAN Paint!
Doors close on January 24th.

What will happen to the course after the Challenge is done?
You have 5 days to review all of the course information.
After that if you want to keep it, reach out to me and we will work something out.

This challenge will turn into a course at a later time and will sell for between $99 - $199 depending on if it’s self paced and/or live. You get the course for a fraction of that price by being part of the challenge!

Why is the Coures so inexpensive?
That’s LESS than buying a cup of coffee a day!!!
If you have a voice within you that wants you to paint, I don’t want anything getting in the way of that. Please come, join us and Paint. You will be so glad that you did! I guarantee you will have at least 20+ little paintings that are adorable by the end of this challenge. Do the lessons, show up and paint live with us or watch the replay and YOU WILL SUCCEED! Guaranteed!

What is your Return Policy?
Due to the nature of this being a digital product, there are no refunds. All sales are final.
If you are unable to watch it during the duration, reach out and we will work something out.

Can I share it with others?
Please spread the word about the Challenge!
Your Log-in is for YOU only!
If you refer a friend or family member and they sign up, let me know and I’ll send you a prize!

Can I share my log-in with someone else?
If you are in the same household - such as a spouse or children, yes.

If you are inviting a friend or family member, you each need your own log-in for the course.
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If you are in different households, each person needs their own course membership and log-in.

Are Children Welcome?
Yes, Children are welcome! They must be accompanied by an adult!
The children will teach us to be fearless, if you have them, bring them!
Your Zoom audio will be muted so that you and your children can play, if you have questions you can put them in the chat or ask live :).

What if I’m a complete beginner to painting?
You are WELCOME, you won’t feel like a beginner after this class, guaranteed!!!

What if I’m an experienced Painter? Is there anything in this for me?
YES, you will be inspired to make little paintings that will help expand your creativity and nurture your own personal style.

You will find ease and joy in painting and learn how you can paint every day, no matter how little time you think you have.

Attend with Beginners Mind and you will go far!!!

You will be an inspiration for the beginners.

Classes with experienced painters and beginner painters are so powerful, because we lift each other up and you get to remember what it’s like to be beginner! Giving the beginners the experience of what can happen when you nurture your craft everyday!

What if I don’t have time to paint everyday?
Do you watch TV? Do you spend time on Social Media? Then you absolutely can trade 5 minutes of that time a day for painting!
Do you have 5 minutes a day to spare?
If so, I can teach you how to paint in as little as 5 minutes a day without any cleanup!

How do I win a Prize?
I’ll send out links where you can post your paintings from each day, you can also just email them to me if you don’t like social media!

Those who participate each day will win a prize, those who participate with the most enthusiasm will defiantly win a prize.

It does NOT matter what your painting looks like, just that you paint, encourage others and are involved in the community. So join us, inspire and encourage others and we will inspire and encourage you!

What’s the Vibe of the Group?
“Good, Good, Good, Good Vibrations” - Bring your excitement for learning and your virtual pom-pom’s to cheer everyone on.  I was NOT a cheerleader, but I love the idea of supporting one another in an enthusiastic way! Bring your energy and your desire to learn and support!
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Please leave behind politics and other world stuff. We are escaping that for a while and focusing on what feels good and will bring you more joy and passion in your life! Who would love more Joy right now??? ME!

What happens after I purchase the 5 Day You CAN Paint Challenge?
You will receive a log-in with BONUS information to help you get started right away within 24 hours of purchase. 

What if I'm not computer savvy?
No problem, I've got you covered. I will send you an email each day of the challenge with exactly everything you need for the next day! Your log-in for reviewing the day's lesson + the Zoom link to join us LIVE!

More Questions???
Reach out to me at [email protected] 
Put YOU CAN PAINT in the subject line. I’ll get back to you ASAP!

I'm here for you every step of the way!

Your questions are welcomed!


​You CAN Paint! I'll show you how!

I'm so eager to have you in our Community and to get started!

Art-fully Yours,
Nicole White :)




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