What if progress in art began with being able to see in simple shapes?
I'm Anne. It took me years to understand that learning to subtract is the key ingredient to impactful painting. Last year I sold 34 paintings in a solo museum show by applying these concepts. I designed these pages and this class to reduce overwhelm about where to begin and what to paint by creating a structured plan for seeing in simplified shapes. I love helping people remember that art doesn't have to be complicated.
From Practice to Progress
Unlock 30 days of painting clarity with the Momentum Worksheets—a curated collection of shape-driven reference photos designed to sharpen your eye and build confidence. Each worksheet helps you strip away distractions and focus on bold, simple shapes that translate into strong compositions and more satisfying paintings. With daily practice, you’ll train your vision to see like a painter—and the consistency of momentum means you won’t just learn the concept, you’ll build confidence. Work small to win big!
What's inside
30 worksheets you can print out or download to your iPad. Trace over the outlined shapes to strengthen your understanding of edges. Make a black and white sketch to organize your value masses. Make a sketch in color on the bottom right. Build confidence in your ability to see simple shapes for impactful art. Class includes a follow along lesson in paint, colored pencil and on the iPad.
Momentum Worksheets Explained
See like a painter and start building confidence by seeing in simple shapes.
Print out
Train your eye to simplify shapes.
Or Work Digitally
Practice building clear compositions.
Includes Intro lessons
In pencil/colored pencil and also a lesson using the iPad/Procreate and Acrylic Gouache.
Example Curriculum
- Introduction and Welcome. (2:45)
- Download Instructions- Begin here! (6:21)
- The Worksheet Pages
- Demonstration in Colored Pencil and in Procreate (44:24)
- Another Sketch in Pencil (11:33)
- Demonstration in Acrylic Gouache (41:31)
- Thank you! Ready to continue on to Curate? Building Worksheets with Your Own Images. (1:24)
- Ready to Deepen Your Painting Skills?
What materials do I need?
This class is designed as practice in seeing like an artist. You can follow along in whatever medium you like. You'll need a pencil and paper. I've done demonstrations in Procreate on the iPad, in colored pencil and in acrylic gouache. Within the class you'll find a stoppable link for the acrylic gouache that I use.