Sarah's New Year's Painting Challenge
New Year's Painting Challenge
A guided 6-week deep dive into playful painting and experimentation to unlock your authentic artistic voice.
January 4 – February 12, 2027
Hosted by Sarah Martinez
Let this be the year you make room for painting, play, and possibility!
What to Expect
2 Painting Prompt Lessons Each Week with In-Depth Video Demonstrations
Over the six weeks, you'll receive two pre-recorded video lessons each week, one on Monday and one on Wednesday, for a total of 12 painting prompt lessons. These will be a deep dive into a selection of the prompts from the 21 day challenge.
In each video, I'll walk you through a new painting exercise, showing you my setup and materials, demonstrating my approach, and sharing techniques, tips, and ideas for you to experiment with in your own work.
These are pre-recorded lessons, not live Zoom sessions, so you can watch and paint along whenever it works for you.
Ask Questions
You'll also be able to send me questions throughout the week. Every Friday, I'll share a video with the whole group answering your questions and offering additional thoughts, tips, and encouragement.
Creative Connection
Enjoy the encouragement and inspiration of knowing others are painting, experimenting, and exploring right alongside you.
Sharing Our Work
We'll continue sharing our paintings on Instagram, just as we did during the 21-day challenge, while keeping all of my in-depth demonstrations and deeper exploration exclusive to our group.
No Skills, “Talent” or Experience Required
This group is for anyone who feels inspired to play with paint and explore. You do not need to call yourself an artist or have participated in the 21-day challenge to enroll in this 6-week challenge!
This six-week guided painting group is for those who want to make more room for painting in their lives, move beyond creative ruts, perfectionism or overwhelm, and explore playful painting exercises in greater depth to see what is possible when they feel full permission to play.
I believe that experimentation and play are essential to developing an authentic artistic voice. When we give ourselves permission to explore without worrying about the outcome, we begin to discover new possibilities, develop confidence in our instincts, and find our own way of making art.
This experience is about making space for that exploration and kicking off the new year with a consistent art practice.
There are no expectations or requirements regarding skills or “talent”, no pressure to produce finished work or “good” paintings.
Release the pressure to get it right and discover the pleasure of experimenting with paint.
Reflections from Paintersof the 21-Day Painting Challenge
“What I particularly appreciate about this challenge is that, whereas many painting classes focus on teaching techniques, this one offers an opportunity to discover and explore our own personal creativity, not simply learning how to paint, but discovering one's own creative voice.”
Catherine
“Your whole challenge is my absolute favorite I have ever done… It is just enough guidance to get you started without being overwhelmed or ending up watching more instead of doing. Plus it leaves so much room for your own creativity.”
Sandra
“My inner critic has finally gone quiet!! I noticed I did not at all mind how completely imperfect these paint strokes are! … This art challenge has achieved so much.”
Joan
“I’m feeling an awakening of the artist in me. I seldom paint in recent times and this challenge has given me epiphanies and made me wanna paint more regularly and experiment more. Thank you so much, Sarah!”
Amelia
Let's make this a year of more art, more play, and more possibility.
Six weeks | January 4 – February 12, 2027
Early Registration: $247$197
Early price ends November 30 at midnight (ET). On December 1, the price goes to $247.
Registration closes December 31st, 2026.
One payment for the full experience. No subscription or ongoing commitment.
I'd love to have you join us!
Let's Keep Painting — Join for $197