Welcome PAINTERS!


From beginners to accomplished professionals, I can get you to the next level quickly.

How?

By helping you: 

  • Sharpen your observational skills
  • Understand the colors and values you see
  • Easily resolve common issues and challenges
  • Find the best techniques to express your vision

I'm Sarah Burns, a classically trained painter with a passion for teaching. Practice your art with support from me and watch your talent blossom. I've helped hundreds of artists find more joy in the process of creating, resulting in art that works! 

Ready?


My self-guided online course
The Science and Practice of Color
will teach you everything
you need to know to
create beautiful paintings, in any media, and in YOUR style.

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What Students are Saying:

"Sarah's classes provided me with solid skills that I will always rely on in my work.

She inspires and kindly guides students
with amazing energy.

I love the slide show talks she puts together
which have introduced me to some terrific artists.”

- Jean Mailander 

"I'm a full time painter
and am shocked at
how much I learned from Sarah's expertise.


It was enlightening and so encouraging to see
improvements in my paintings and
hear feedback that worked!" 

- Mindy Carpenter, Carpe Diem Papers

"Sarah is a highly skilled fine artist and, in turn,
an amazing teacher.

If you're looking to take your skills to the next level or to have fun painting outdoors, Sarah is hands-down the best!" 

- M. K. Young

Principles of Landscape Painting

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Learn to create gorgeous landscapes in the studio and en plein air. 

Original Art for your Home 

Oil paintings crafted to last lifetimes.  

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