You Don’t Need to Be an Artist to Start Creating. Just a little courage… and a willingness to begin.
A free 4-part video series to help you reconnect with your creativity and build a brave, imperfect art practice — even if you’ve never painted before.
- Free
Brave Start
Brave Start is your invitation back to creativity. In four encouraging videos, I’ll help you let go of perfection and make your first mark, reconnect with your creativity—no art degree required—create a painting practice that fits into your real life, and learn to show up for yourself and your art. This isn’t about doing it perfectly. It’s about being brave enough to begin.
What's Included?
Four step-by-step videos that gently guide you through the creative process — no experience needed.
About me
Hi, I’m Katie O’Rourke — artist, teacher, and creator of Brave Start.
I’m also the co-founder of Upstairs Studio in Montpelier, Vermont. For over 7 years, I’ve helped women reconnect with their creativity through in-person and online painting classes that focus on process, play, and permission.
I work mostly in acrylic and watercolor, and my background in art therapy and psychology deeply shapes how I teach. I especially love supporting women who are embracing their creative voice and stepping into their next chapter of life.
Whether you’re brand new to painting or returning after a long pause, this free series is a gentle way to begin.
No pressure. No perfection. Just the joy of creating something that’s yours.
Feeling Inspired To Start?
You don't need to be perfect. You just need to begin.