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What I Am Really Good At

With a knack for teaching students the art of painting, I seamlessly blend intuition and coaching prowess to guide individuals on a transformative journey of creative self-discovery. Known for inspiring others, students often praise my ability to ignite their artistic passions and unlock their full creative potential.

Art Classes

  • Painting Techniques
  • Discovering your Style
  • Exploring Related Art History

 

Retreats

  • Finding Self
  • Creative Expansion
  • Cultivate sensory connection

Intuitive

  • Painting with Intuition
  • Embracing the Journey
  • Quieting the Mind

Visual Journaling

  • Personal Growth 
  • Expressing Emotions w Art
  • Capturing thought in imagery
Art Instructor in the Washington DC area - Elisabeth Vismans

Art class in the Yellow Barn, Glen Echo. Painting Flowers with Imagination.

Art Classes

My art classes offer a comprehensive exploration of painting techniques, providing students with the foundation to express their creativity with confidence. Through hands-on. instruction, participants delve into the intricacies of brushwork, color theory, and composition. Beyond technique, I foster an environment where students can disco er and refine their unique artistic style, encouraging self-expression and authenticity. Additionally, my curriculum integrates element of art history, offering insights into various artistic movements and influences, enriching students’ understanding and appreciation of the creative process across time. Join me to embark on a journey of artistic discovery and growth.

  • Painting Techniques
  • Discovering Your Style
  • Exploring Related Art History
Art Instructor in Washington DC area, Elisabeth Vismans

Retreats

Immerse yourself in a transformative retreat where a multitude of artistic forms converge such as painting, clay sculpting, movement, poetry, meditation and exploring nature.

This intimate weekend getaway invites you to tap into your intuitive essence, free from judgement or pressure to produce masterpieces. instead, it’s an opportunity for deep introspection, where you’ll uncover insights into your behavior patterns and areas for personal growth. Nestled amidst 20,000 acres of pristine woods, my home provides the perfect sanctuary for this enriching experience, allowing you to connect with nature and your inner creativity in a tranquil setting.

  • Finding Self
  • Creative Expansion
  • Cultivate Sensory Connection
Art Instructor in the Washington DC area - Elisabeth Vismans

Intuitive Painting

Embark on a journey of intuitive painting where the brush becomes your guide, allowing creativity to flow effortlessly from within. Embrace each stroke as part of a transformative journey, quieting the mind and immersing yourself in the present moment. 

Through this process, confidence blossoms as you trust in your artistic instincts and embrace the beauty of imperfection. Join me in this empowering experience, where intuitive painting becomes a pathway to self-discovery and personal growth.

  • Painting with Intuition
  • Embracing the Journey
  • Quieting the Mind
Art Instructor in Washington DC area - Elisabeth Vismans

Visual Journaling Group when I was having the course in my home. It’n now done online, which is actually even better. The groups are small and I only conduct a few courses per year. Visual Journaling is life transforming.

Visual Journaling

Experience the transformative power of visual journaling as a catalyst for personal growth and self-expression.

Delve into the depths of your emotions as you translate thoughts into imagery, capturing the essence of your inner world on paper. In visual journaling, imagery reigns supreme, as it taps into the primal language of our subconscious mind. With every stroke and sketch, you embark on a journey where images speak volumes, transcending the limitations of words and delving into the profound depths of human experience. Join me in embracing the visual narrative of your life, where images become windows to the soul, revealing truths that words alone cannot convey.

Moreover VJ serves as a sanctuary of introspection, providing a sacred space where inner thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment.

  • Personal Growth
  • Expressing Emotions with Art
  • Capturing Thought in Imagery

 

It gives me great pleasure to write this Testimonial as Elisabeth Vismans truly has a gift in Art and even just as profound is her ability to teach.  Her Expressive Painting Class focused on Intuitive painting from within in an effort to develop confidence, self-exploration and to be open. 

There was no pressure “to produce” anything at all — only to appreciate our own “work of art.”   Our class was urged to recognize our behavior patterns :  rigid or perfect — whatever,  and to think about what tendencies show up in our work or clothes.  Free expression for me was odd and difficult, but as I progressed,  I  felt more and more comfortable.  I became “bolder” and less “timid’ !!  We were encouraged to find our own painting style/voice.

 Elisabeth wanted us to “enjoy the process”  and  have an open mind, go out of our comfort zone and let go of self-judgment.  As I did just that, I was happier and more free-spirited !!  She like to say :  Be courageous !  Trust yourself !

 I so appreciated the opportunity to have found this class and our instructor, Elisabeth Vismans, who makes you feel valued for being  YOURSELF !!

I’ve taken a number of classes with Elisabeth and love her approach to combining instruction and knowledge with freedom for her students to follow their instincts and intuition. Definitely encourage others to try her classes — I have learned a lot and love tapping into the joy of creating. ~ Julie Kaplan

PLAY WITH ABSTRACTION Elisabeth’s Abstract class offered many excellent tips and examples about the wildly artistic processes artists use to create. the discipline of making time to experiment, to look and truly observe, to feel and express that feeling and the courage to scrap en re-do work, this was encouraging and underscored the critical importance of the process of creativity. Viewing works by fellow students and the accompanying conversations and critiques were equally important and insightful. I loved the experience and will pursue more classes with her. ~ MB

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