I’ve thoroughly enjoyed two of Victoria’s Explore Floral courses and I’ve created several finished pieces for my portfolio!
“The briefs were amazing - well researched, informative, inspiring, challenging, and “on-trend”. Having the essence of the style distilled and articulated so clearly was VERY helpful! I haven’t ever done the exercise of defining style like that (never even occurred to me) and it was very clarifying.
The group dynamic was supportive and open. Victoria and the other class members all volunteered great suggestions and ideas. Probably the most fun was seeing everyone’s different interpretations of the brief - that in itself really broadened my perceptions and pushed me to try new things. I would definitely recommend the class to any artist - from “newbies” to seasoned illustrators!”
Anna Marie Bower
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Victoria cleanly laid different styles out and helped so much with who the target audience is for each.
“This was a wonderful class! The group was so supportive and Victoria is a wonderful teacher. I love Christmas as a subject matter but there are so many different styles I often have trouble telling one from the other.
The mood boards were amazing and absolutely beautiful! The class also helped me sort out what my strengths and weaknesses are regarding different Christmas styles. I’m so happy I signed up for this class and can’t wait to start the next Create Christmas!”
Alyssa Kays
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Sometimes I need a jumping-off point to get started on new projects, this was just the push I needed.
“I really enjoy making Christmas art, so this class was definitely for me!
Victoria has thoughtfully put together projects based on trends in the marketplace and even includes tips on how to get started.
You really get a bang for your buck with this class: great briefs, trend research, color palettes, industry tips and it's not overwhelming in that it's only 3 weeks long! Looking forward to taking it again!”
Tracy Mattocks
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Being part of this very creative and often very experienced group of artists, I got to enjoy everyone else’s creations.
“As a new-comer to the art world, I confess to being nervous when I joined. I wasn’t sure if I would soon be drowning in lots of technical terms and expected to perform way beyond my current levels of expertise. However, this was not the case at all.
Victoria’s briefs were packed with lots of information and examples that were clear and inspirational to follow.
The Facebook group was friendly and very supportive. That in itself is very inspiring! I warmly recommend this course to anyone whatever their experience and level of expertise - there is something for everyone here!”
Philippa Gillström
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I loved the fact that Victoria provided feedback, which will make me come back again to take other classes provided by Victoria.
“I am so glad I joined the Create Christmas class! The briefs, trend boards, colour palettes, and industry information were invaluable.
The Facebook group was supportive and it was great to see everyone’s art and getting feedback.”
Bea van der Zwaag
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She really unravels the mystery of creating holiday art that stands out!
“I took Create Christmas 1 and absolutely loved it! So much so that I signed up for Create Christmas 2. Victoria created such an inspiring course with her industry insights, project briefs, and gorgeous style boards! I had so much fun working on the assignments and seeing everyone else’s work as well. I look forward to seeing what other courses she may come up with...Victoria, how about a course just like this only NOT Christmas...style boards/briefs for current trends. I would love to keep working! Thanks so much!”
Cathy Hunt
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One of the things I really appreciated were the worksheets and Victoria's real-time guidance and comments.
“My struggle has always been choosing a color palette focusing on what I should be doing to create a cohesive collection. This course gave me all of that! I was also floundering and found that my creativity was at a standstill but I found that every Monday, which was when a new session was posted, I was recharged and excited. I'd even find myself thinking of designs before falling asleep at night! Best of all, there's so much support from Victoria as well as the group taking the course. If you're new or struggling with your art, this is the course to get you going!
Thank you, thank you, Victoria!”
Monette Pangan
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Her approach to creating collections is quite different from what I had heard before (creating repeat patterns).
“Victoria explains the concepts and breaks down everything so well! Her approach to creating collections is quite different from what I had heard before (creating repeat patterns). She puts emphasis on creating exceptional artwork and explains with a lot of her personal examples of why that is the most crucial aspect of your portfolio. She is very active in the Facebook group and provides honest, valuable feedback.
I would highly recommend this class. Thank you so much, Victoria for sharing your knowledge with us!”
Anee Shah
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It changed my idea of what makes a successful collection.
“I really enjoyed Victoria’s Create Collections course. It was so informative yet manageable at the same time. It changed my idea of what makes a successful collection.
Victoria also opened my eyes to thinking outside the box when working on the layout - I was trapped thinking things needed to “make sense”. Her approach to building a signature color palette also came in handy - as I ended up with a varied and cohesive collection I am proud of.”
Karen Burton
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Create Collections was a fascinating, in-depth course, that left me with the tools to create better portfolio pieces and the ability to make myself more marketable.
“Create Collections (along with all of Victoria's other wonderful classes), has been an absolute life-changer for me. I started taking her online classes with my very old, outdated, and underwhelming portfolio in hand.
A little over a year later, I have an entirely new body of work (that I'm proud of!) a solid understanding of the field of surface pattern design and licensing, and the confidence to make more and more. Each class is clear, easy to understand, and so much fun.”
Jennifer Lorenz
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As an aspiring surface designer, the course was fundamental for me to understand the concepts that are needed to create cohesive pieces based on my own palette and style.
“This is my first time taking Victoria's classes and I really enjoyed the course. The course is well structured; all the lessons are clear and easy to understand.
Another differential is that Victoria provides valuable feedback in the Facebook group which helped me to evaluate and improve my pieces. I also had the opportunity to meet talented classmates. I highly recommend this course.”
Elizabeth Rabelo Gonçalves
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I loved trying to find new techniques myself rather than be instructed on all the steps.
“I was used to painting florals but Victoria's course pushed me in new ways. The briefs guided and inspired me, they were so informative! The course is not only about florals but also about creativity. The community is very supportive and friendly. Can't wait for the next courses, thank you for the challenges Victoria!”
Marie
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I found the trends and color suggestions to be spot on and fun to create.
“I’m often painting flowers, but the Explore Florals course helped me approach painting them in a fresh way - I came up with 3 new patterns that pushed me to try methods totally different than my usual! One of them even inspired my next fabric collection.”
Juliet M.
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This is my third class with her and certainly not my last.
“I have learned so much from the Explore Florals class with Victoria. The briefs are so in-depth and challenging. The mood boards are just stunning and so inspirational. Thanks Victoria for helping me to build my portfolio and create some fun fresh florals!”
Melissa Hyatt
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We got very informative industry insights, which I learned so much from.
“Create Christmas was my first class with Victoria Johnson, and I absolutely loved it. Each week we received a new brief with a very inspiring trend board, a gorgeous color palette, and direction for each assignment.
The Facebook group is great, and I felt very inspired by all the gorgeous art from the students in the class, that showed up in my newsfeed every day.
I would highly recommend this class, it is well worth it, and I am very much looking forward to taking the next class with Victoria.”
Nina Hansen
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Enough inspiration to push my thinking in a new direction, but not at all limiting so that everyone winds up creating the same thing.
“I LOVED this Create Christmas course! As an illustrator, it's sometimes hard to know what to create next & whether or not it is relevant to what art buyers/directors are wanting. Victoria's briefs are PERFECT. Very informative, with lots of industry info, and color palettes. This was my first class with Victoria, and I've already signed up for another!”
Lori Danelle
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I love that you are encouraged to experiment but also do things your own way which is so important when building your portfolio or finding your style.
“Victoria’s Create Christmas course has been a great experience. The insight, information, ideas, and support you get are the best I’ve come across for an online course. The feedback either from Victoria directly (amazing!) or from the dedicated Facebook group is also second to none. I am so pleased I’ve taken this course and very much look forward to more.”
Christine Gardner
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This was my 3rd class with Victoria and I've ended up creating some of my favorite pieces in each one.
“LOVE Victoria's courses! I appreciate her fun informative briefs and professional point of view. I'm a fan of her art, so it's nice to hear her feedback on work. The class is low pressure, which is nice, especially if you have other work you need to do (even when you'd rather be making Christmas cards ;) Thanks, Victoria!”
Allyn Howard
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This was my third time in Victoria’s Create Christmas course and as always I am leaving with a smile on my face!
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! This course is filled with a ton of information. Victoria arms you with fantastic, on-trend briefs, beautiful mood boards, loads of suggestions on technique, and a plethora of ideas to execute.
Bar none this course and Explore Florals are the absolute best courses I have taken online. I will take them again and again. Thanks so very much Victoria for all that you do!”
Lori Rudolph
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I've loved every second of this course! It was exactly what I needed to get out of my creative slump.
“I feel re-charged and excited to use what I've learned going forward. Thank you, Victoria!
Another wonderful inspiring course. I do a lot of florals, but Victoria’s detailed briefs have made me look at the subject in new ways. I will definitely be applying what I have learned to my future work. And of course, it was lots of fun too!
It was another amazing class! Both explore florals classes have challenged me creatively and brought my work to a new level. I can't wait for another. I will take them ALL!”
Stacey Walker Oldham
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