Ignite the Spark!
Introducing Creative StArt:
A 4-part video series hosted by Marlene Lowden crafted to spark your creativity through enjoyable art exercises.
Explore the 7 Elements of Design and see art from a fresh perspective.
This course is ideal for those busy individuals longing for more creativity, or for those beginning or restarting their artistic journey.
Join us for pure artistic exploration and get ready to fill your sketchbook and reignite your passion for art with…
Creative StArt.
Join Canadian artist, Marlene Lowden on a creative journey.
Did You Know?
Marlene's been teaching for over 10 years and has hosted multiple international retreats empowering artists of all disciplines and experiences to develop a new perspective while applying the
7 Elements of Design.
With a background rich in multiple mediums from videography to self-taught painter, this course offers a glimpse into the knowledge she has learned that changed her art-making
from frustrating to fulfilling.
With many accolades that distinguish Marlene in her practice, she was most recently selected by Saatchi Art as one of 24 artists to collect in 2024, from over 94,000 from 110 Countries.
Marlene to guide you step-by-step
This workshop will help you to identify and understand the 7 elements of design. You will be able to participate in hands-on exercises to apply design principles and foster creative expression.
You will analyze artwork using design fundamentals to enhance self-critique and problem-solving skills.
The course includes:
Four lessons that focus on dismantling the 7 Elements of Design:
- Exploring Line and Direction
- Colour Exploration
- Shape, Size, and Texture Exploration
- Value, the Queen of the Elements
- Several bonus videos to enrich the experience.
- Additional resources that dive deeper into the material and course content.
Playful but informative.
Through a series of exercises, Marlene will guide you to knowledge that will have you see art differently and give you the confidence to take more course.
Example Curriculum
- Preparation for Video 2: Colour Exploration
- Video 2: Colour Exploration (Length: 30 minutes)
- Homework
- Additional Resource: Colour Mixing & Matching (exercise)
- Additional Resource: Colour Mixing (video)
- Additional Resource: Colour Relationships(video)
- Artists mentioned in this video
- A note about copyrights
Kind words from past students...
"You'll come away with tons of very applicable concepts and your creativity will likely be reinvigorated."
"… your presentation, communication, information and instruction was professional and I also felt an intimate heart connection with each of us that made me look forward to each segment.”
"Over the years, I have taken numerous art workshops, never have I had an instructor share so much of herself, her vast knowledge and her creative expression. She has a kind nature and a wonderful, welcoming personality. She is articulate and shares her love of life and encouraged us to dive deep into our work. Her class started simply, including the use of tools and painting basics. I was able to follow eagerly and learned many valuable painting techniques. The supply list was limited and functional. The time Marlene allotted to the processes was well regarded. I had ample time to reflect and practice the many challenges to becoming a more successful artist.I would highly recommend Marlene’s class to every painter. I thank her for showing me the rewarding life that painting , and all that goes with, has to offer.”
About Marlene
Marlene Lowden resides and works in her hometown of Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada, drawing inspiration from her background in television broadcasting to infuse her artwork with principles of composition and storytelling. While raising her daughters, she honed her skills in watercolour, acrylic, and oil techniques under various instructors.
Currently, Marlene is best known as an oil painter, recognized for her large expressive canvases. She is a proud alumna of Thrive Art Studios and has garnered recognition for her homage series "Blind Contour Homage," exhibited across seven public galleries in British Columbia.
Marlene wears many hats as a facilitator, yoga teacher, and author. She co-hosted an annual art and yoga retreat "Open Your Art" in Spain and has published the adult colouring book "Outside Your Lines." Through community outreach, including demos, school workshops, and festival engagements, she embodies her philosophy of art-making.
Named one of "28 contemporary Canadian artists to know" by Create! Magazine in 2021, Marlene has also been featured in prestigious publications like All She Makes and Art Seen Magazine. Her latest offering involves a Creative Adventure in Morocco.
Her commitment to fostering creativity extends to partnerships with Place des Arts and Art Girl Rising, where she produced videos to promote art creation during the pandemic. Recently, Saatchi Art selected her as one of 24 artists to collect in 2024.
