Paint like yourself. Only better.
Paint like yourself. Only better.
Get essential skills from classical art without the rigidity.
Universal visual principles + your special sauce = true excellence.
Make great work. Become the impactful artist you know you are.
Upcoming Classes
Workshops
10am - 3 pm, various datesIn-Person Workshops
with Sarah Burns
Join me in my home studio in Phoenix, OR for a fun and intensive painting workshop.
Focus on composition, design, color, light, handling materials -
or whatever you need to move the needle in your art practice!
This class is designed for artists who have an artistic practice but would like to grow and expand their classical and technical skills, as well as artistic expression. Perfect for students who have taken my in-depth classes (like Drawing: The Foundation of Everything or The Science and Practice of Color).
Set up your own still life. Bring your own still life subjects or choose from my collection of cloth, objects and flowers.
Use this time to integrate classical principles into your personal artistic expression.
Bring your favorite materials and substrate.
One big day! Thursday, August 27, 2026
10 am - 3 pm.
$135 - Lunch included.
Meadow as Muse
Free Artist’s Plein-Air Meet Up
Thursday, September 10, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve
16534 Indian Memorial Rd, Ashland
Take a field trip out of the studio, and enjoy the golden hour as it befalls the golden grasses and blue hillsides. Explore what it means to make art as part of the story of a healing landscape. We will share about the meadow and creek restoration demonstration site and have thoughtful discussion of the meaning of restoring a native landscape. You will be inspired by fall colors, birds, peace, and the unique landscape and the community that stewards it.
You will have the opportunity to learn about the local ecology in our area, the biocultural restoration work at the Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve, and connect with other artists. Join us for a group painting, sketching, writing experience. VM Director Jeanine Moy and artist Sarah Burns will lead a guided a short introductory hike and then participants will independently work with the meadow as muse for a couple of hours. Afterwards, we’ll gather at the barn to share work and experiences.
Registration Required
Click HERE to register
Join Sarah Burns and Vesper Meadow Director Jeanine Moy for an evening of exploring and creating at Vesper Meadow.
In-person OR online class
The Science and Practice of COLOR.
Returning Fall of 2026!
Mark you calendar.
First class is Free! - What is Color?
Thursday, September 17, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Thursdays, October 1- November 5, 12:30-3:30 at the Rogue Gallery in Medford.
COLOR Bootcamp for painters.
Learn what you need to know to master color.
Evergreen Online Course
Ready to go - start anytime!
Painting is Drawing.
Comprehensive drawing course for painters.
Learn ESSENTIAL skills and principles to level up your creative expression and have creative mastery and freedom.
Drawing: The Foundation of Everything
Questions About Materials?
Whether you’re using oils, acrylic, gouache/watercolor - here are my favorite products, advice and lists. Find articles on easels, palettes, framing, drawing materials and more.
What Students are Saying….
“Sarah's classes provided me with solid skills that I will always rely on in my work.”
“I'm a full-time painter and was shocked at how much I learned from Sarah's expertise.
It was enlightening to see improvements in my paintings and hear feedback that worked!"
“If you're looking for a skilled artist and teacher to take your skills to the next level, Sarah is hands-down the best!"
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