From Hesitant to Confident

The Studio that shows you exactly what to do next to become a better Oil Painter

The Confident Artist Studio is a monthly membership designed for artists who feel stuck or unsure, and want a clear, proven process for painting with confidence.

Join Now — Last chance for Founding Member Lifetime Rate of $40 CDN per month (or $452/year- 2 months free!) Sept 8–10

(Price goes up to $50 per month in October, subject to increases after that)

Does this sound familiar?

  • “What do I do next? How do I improve my oil painting?”

  • “I feel like I’m not getting better at this!”

  • “What am I missing that will help me progress faster?”

You don’t need more random tutorials. You need a step-by-step process that takes the guesswork out of painting.

Inside The Confident Artist Studio, you’ll move from:
Unsure, second-guessing, and stuck → Clear, confident, and proud of your work.


I’ve Spent 30 Years Teaching Artists — Now I’m Sharing the Process That Works


I’m Barbara Simmons — a professional artist, past president of the Ontario Society of Artists and former high school art teacher of 30 years.

I created The Confident Artist Studio because I saw too many artists wasting time on scattered advice that never added up to real growth.

With my background as an educator, I know how to break concepts into simple, repeatable steps that lead to faster progress — and I want to help you be a better oil painter.

Finally… A Clear Path to Better Paintings

Instead of guessing “Am I doing this right?”, you’ll know: “This is exactly what I need to do next.”

Through the Studio’s proven process, you will:

  • Plan each painting with confidence

  • Apply design and composition principles that make your work stronger

  • Make educated, sure colour choices you feel good about. You can go further and become a Colour Nerd if you wish…

  • Grow your style and voice — while enjoying painting


What You’ll Get as a Founding Member

  • Short video lessons: learn in small, clear steps at your own pace.

  • Monthly demos (with replays): watch, paint along, and deepen your skills.

  • Gentle critique + feedback sessions: know what’s working and how to improve.

  • Weekly challenges: keep your brushes moving and your confidence growing.

  • Weekly paint & chat sessions: paint together, connect, and stay motivated.

  • Supportive community: ask questions, share your work, and get encouragement anytime.

  • Lifetime Founding Member rate:

    $40 CDN/month, locked in forever. Price goes up to $50 CDN/month (subject to yearly increases)

    after doors close- this rate will never be offered again.

A Full Year of Focused Growth — For Less Than a Weekend Workshop

  • A single workshop can cost $350 or more… and leave you with no ongoing support.

  • A year inside the Studio is just $40/month (or $452/year, tax included) — and you’ll always know what to do next.

  • Other online mentorships charge $120/month or more — without the level of access and guidance you’ll get here.

Your Founding Member rate of $40 CDN/month is locked in for life, and will never be offered again. This is the FINAL offer for Founding Members, so act now!


Don’t Stay Stuck Another Year

Doors to the Confident Artist Studio Founding Member Launch are open for 3 days only — Sept 8–10, 2025.

After that, the rate increases to $50 CDN, (subject to future increases) and this chance to shape the program as it grows will be gone!

14-day Money-Back Guarantee — If you don’t love it, I’ll refund you in full.