Let's have fun painting!

Hello creative friends, and welcome to my online studio!
I’m Stacy Spangler, and I’m so glad you’re here. I truly believe that we are all created to create. Creativity isn’t reserved for a talented few; it’s a gift placed in each of us, waiting to be explored. It’s my joy to help others uncover their creative voice and embrace the beautiful, worthwhile pursuit of making art.

I remember all too well what it felt like to be a beginner painter. I doubted my drawing skills, felt frustrated when my paintings didn’t match the vision in my head, and questioned myself constantly. Art began to feel more discouraging than joyful. But once I learned a few key practices—and gave myself permission to embrace my own style—everything changed. Painting became a life-giving passion, one I couldn’t help but want to share with others.

As a self-taught mixed media artist, I love bringing happiness and play into the world through colorful, textured artwork full of personality and heart. My hope is that the courses in this online studio will help you learn, grow, and gain confidence as you discover your own artistic style—without pressure or perfection.

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Let’s create—because we were made to. 💛

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Favorite Online Courses

  • $65

Touchable Texture

The ultimate course-How to create "Touchable Texture" in your artwork. This course is a deep dive into my favorite techniques and products for adding texture to my art. In this course you will complete 5 small projects as you are learning to master specific techniques, and then I will lead you step by step as we create a colorful floral on a 12 x 12 panel combining the techniques you've learned.

  • $50

Mixed Media Abstract Face Bundle

If you’ve ever felt intimidated to paint abstract faces, this bundle is for you! At one special price, in these 2 courses, you’ll be guided through fun, approachable lessons covering inspiration, simple face drawing tips, and playful techniques with texture, color, and layers. Discover how to loosen up, experiment freely, and create whimsical mixed media faces that reflect your unique style and personality.

  • $47

Fun with Florals

Learn how to create vibrant, expressive mini floral paintings in this online mixed media course. With 15 video lessons and downloadable PDFs, I’ll teach you my process for building colorful, layered abstract florals from start to finish. Learn about my favorite supplies and materials; how I find inspiration for color palettes and compositions; with basic steps instruction and demos so you can paint along with me!

  • $37

Art + Worship-A Mixed Media Butterfly course

Join me as I take you step by step in creating a beautiful collage butterfly and see how I incorporate worship into my creative practice. 

  • $37

Layered Florals

Welcome to my online studio. I'm so glad you are here to explore Layered Florals with me. In this course, I'll be teaching you how to paint a layered floral with acrylics. Perfect for beginners, or painters wanting to learn a new techniques in mixed media. One of my goals as an art instructor and creative encourager is for you to have fun creating art and discover your own creative voice, so let's get started!

  • $29

Painting the Beach

Join me as we paint an abstract beach scene with vibrant color and heavy texture! This step by step tutorial is perfect for beginners and painters wanting to learn new styles and techniques. It uses a limited color palette of just 4 colors + white, and requires only a handful of supplies, including a palette knife. 

  • $19

Amazing Angels

Angels are a year round favorite. In this mini lesson, I'll teach you step by step how to paint a mixed media angel on canvas with thick, rich texture.

  • $9.99

Artful Explorations Look Book

  • 365-day access

A playful yet structured approach to finding your artistic voice through inspiration, experimentation, and journaling. Do you struggle to find inspiration for your art? Searching for your artistic voice? Break free from paint by number style courses and learn a method for gathering inspiration, experimenting with new techniques and growing your own style so you are passionate about what you paint!

I'm so glad you're here!