I absolutely loved this class. This is the second one I've taken from you, Diane. I am a senior and am on a limited budget, so can't afford the more complete classes, but I have learned so much from you. You are a wonderful teacher, you give explicit instructions, giving great details, are very patient with us and your kindness is always there to make us feel we can make a beautiful painting. I go to a peaceful place when painting in the Chinoiserie manner. Thank you so much, Diane!!
-Yvonne White-Simon-
I loved this beginner workshop. Diane makes the whole experience enjoyable. I was able to achieve great results with the materals I had on hand. That was only plain paper, acrylic paint and ordinary brushes. It convinced me that I needed to aquire better materials like chinese brushes, water colour paper at the very least and gouache paints. Practice makes perfect and as I continue I will improve. I love this style of art andI am enjoying this opportunity to learn more. Thank you
I love every minute of it. You are such a great teacher and artist Diane. Everytime I do this with you I learn more and more. I’m sure there’s a whole lot more that I can learn. But I’m living the process.
The brushes are exquisite and the detailed brush just makes me feel like a pro.
Used all three brushes in this and other pieces
Thought recommend them.
I love the foundation course a lot, and it is suitable for my learning style. The instruction is easy to follow, and clearly explained. I like how the course was presented. Yes, I have to watch and try a few times to get the idea. One of the best things about the course is Diane will follow up the progress by email, and give some practice tips. I have been practicing how to sketch the leaves, paint and add shade the leaves. Now I am on the stage of painting the flowers. I like I can do it on my own pace, no rush and pressure. Thank you Diane for offering a wonderful online course.
Time is definitely not on my side, but I have very much enjoyed the classes so far. I finished my piece but will be going back and doing some of the classes again to work on some techniques and pick up more that I could have done the first time.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Gabrielle! Your finished piece looks beautiful! We're delighted you've enjoyed the classes and it's wonderful that you're planning to revisit some of the lessons to explore the techniques further. There's always something new to discover with each painting. Thank you for sharing your lovely work with us!
I absolutely loved it. I enjoyed every part of the process. Now I just want to start another one and dive straight back into the world of chinoiserie! It has really sparked something in me.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Adeline! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you've enjoyed the course and that it's inspired you to keep exploring the beautiful world of Chinoiserie. There's nothing better than discovering a new creative passion! We can't wait to see what you paint next.
My Christmas card for this year, using the chinoiserie techniques learnt from your course. Love it 😀
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Sharon! What a beautiful Christmas card! We love seeing how you're taking the techniques from the course and making them your own. Your floral design is gorgeous, and we hope it brings lots of joy to whoever receives it!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for sharing this with us Susan, this is so wonderful to see! Your paintings are just beautiful, we're so happy they're proudly on the wall.
🦋For me, Diane's brushes are an essential part of my practice of "Chinoiserie"
I love watching and learning from Diane's tutorials. Using her chinoiserie brushes, she demos her brush techniques very
clearly. I highly recommend Diane's brushes 🫶🏻
Elizabeth Barta-Koraus 🦋
Store owner replied:
Thank you Elizabeth, this is such a wonderful review to read! We are so pleased the brushes have been such an asset to your work!
I had wonderful experience during the course . All information explained so clearly and step by step that it was very easy to follow. Even with materials that I already had I was able achieve results above my expectations and all process was very relaxing and enjoyable to do.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Rima! I’m absolutely delighted to hear that you found the lessons so clear and easy to follow, and that you achieved results beyond your expectations. Most importantly, I’m so glad you found the process relaxing and enjoyable - that’s exactly what I hope painting can bring!
I absolutely loved this course. Can’t wait to see more!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Bunny! I’m so happy to hear you loved the course - it’s wonderful to know you’re excited to keep painting and learning. I hope to see you in another workshop soon!
I loved doing this course in Chinoiserie. I love the style & colour, and Diane's teaching style. It's so satisfying and meditative. I learnt about colour mixing for the first time. My second painting I did I had my sister and mum fighting over who gets to keep it. It's so rewarding and I have loved using Chinese brushes.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Belinda! I absolutely love hearing how much you’ve enjoyed the course and found the painting so satisfying and meditative. & having your sister and mum fighting over your second painting is the loveliest compliment - I hope there are many more paintings to come!
Beautiful pictures i am so pleased with how they look. I actually feel it’s a shame they are in my downstairs toilet.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Leah! We’re thrilled you’re so pleased with your prints, although we’re sure they’re bringing a little extra beauty to the downstairs loo! 😊
Love the book, all your videos and the style. I am planning on doing your course later this year or early next year.
Thank you
Simone
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Simone! We're so pleased you're enjoying the e-book and videos & can't wait to welcome you onto the course when the time is right - it'll be wonderful to have you join us! Your paintings are beautiful too!
As an interior designer and art historian, I’ve always been interested in Chinese and Japanese-style art created for export in the 17th and 18th centuries. I had already designed rooms in that style, but I had never tried to create my own compositions and works of art in this subject. I met Diane at just the right time, when my professional practice was shifting from commissioning artwork to creating it myself and producing imitation finishes. First, I took part in the Christmas card workshop, and right away I signed up for the waiting list for the “Fundamentals” course. While attending these classes, we convinced Diane to offer an acrylics workshop so we could move from watercolor paper to large murals on walls and wallpaper panels. Here’s the result! I’ll be forever grateful to Diane for her dedication, guidance, and cheerful personality. Her videos are easy to follow, her live classes are fantastic, and her detail brush is a marvel. Silvina
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Silvina! It has been such a joy to watch your artistic journey unfold and for you to share this with us. We're so honoured to have been a small part of it. Your kind words mean so much, and we can't wait to see where your creativity takes you next!
I'm excited about expanding the learnings I can bring from Diane's Foundation Course to the Acrylics course to paint on furniture, walls, panels and other decorative objects in my home. I’m just at the beginning of the acrylic journey for Chinoiserie, but this course is self-paced and helping me become confident and competent to bring this art to objects of beauty.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Marzia! We're so pleased you're enjoying the Acrylics Workshop and building on everything you've learned in the Foundation Course. Wishing you lots of joy and confidence as you bring beautiful chinoiserie to your furniture, walls, and home!
Lovely paper. The colors are saturated and it was a dream to hang. Thick quality paper
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review Ann! We're delighted to hear you love the colours and that the wallpaper was a dream to hang. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the beautiful photo!
Hello Diane, thank you to reach out for the feedback of the wonderful chinoiserie course you’ve created. I want to let you know how much I am enjoying your course. Your teaching style is absolutely fantastic—so inspiring, clear, and easy to follow!
I’ve attached a few photos of my practice pages to show you where I’m at. I’m taking things nice and slow, really focusing on getting comfortable with the underlying shapes, petal structures, and flow of the flowers before moving forward.
(On a funny side note: please ignore the stray lines, shapes, or ghosted marks in the background of my sketches—I’ve been recycling my son’s old art journal for my practice drafts!)
Thank you so much for creating such an incredible course and sharing your expertise with us. I’m really looking forward to continuing this journey and building my confidence with each lesson.
Warmly,
Mehreen
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your beautiful review Mehreen! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you're enjoying the course and love your thoughtful approach of taking the time to build confidence with the foundational shapes and flow of the flowers. Keep practising and enjoying the process - your dedication will shine through in your artwork!
I have really enjoyed this course it has been so well put together and is very informative and professional. I haven’t had time to do the bird course yet when I have I will send you a photo of my work. Thank you Diane the free gift of the paper and pictures of your work what a lovely touch. Ann Steward
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much Ann for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you’ve enjoyed the course and appreciate your kind words about the thoughtful extras. We can’t wait to see your bird painting when you have time to complete it! 😊
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re really glad you loved the session 😊 We’d be delighted to have you join more courses whenever you have the time!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re so glad you’re enjoying the brush and finding it great for detail work 😊
I am absolutely loving this chinoiserie course! The content is so inspiring, and it’s really opened up a whole new creative direction for me. I find myself wanting to learn more and dive deeper after every lesson. It’s been such a joy to explore this style in a guided and approachable way.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re absolutely thrilled to hear how inspiring you’re finding the course 😊 It’s wonderful that it’s opened up a new creative direction for you, and we’re so glad you’re enjoying exploring the style and wanting to dive deeper after each lesson!
The brushes are very good, it is fun to paint with them. They hold a lor of water and have a really sharp point. I did not try the silk paper yet, I wait to get better.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re so glad you’re enjoying painting with the brushes and finding them easy to work with 😊 The silk paper will be a lovely next step whenever you feel ready!
Very satisfied with my 3 brushes. They hold their point and they carry the pigments very well. The only little negative is that I had to fabricate a way to suspend them for them to dry nicely
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re really glad you’re happy with the brushes and that they’re holding their point and carrying pigment well 😊 We appreciate your feedback about drying them and will keep that in mind too!
Beautiful brushes that make a difference in painting Chinoiserie.
Beautiful brushes for beautiful work
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re so glad you’re enjoying the course and finding the teaching clear and helpful 😊
Diane’s self paced foundation course is fantastic for anyone interested in Chinoiserie. Working at your own pace, Diane guides you through with fabulous online tutorial modules that explain everything you need to know that you can review and continuously access, combined with helpful live chats each month to respond to common issues arising during each month. The community chat is an added feature that allows Diane and others in the course to share, query, celebrate and share the journey and their art. If you’ve never done an online course with people from around the world, you’ll be amazed at the experience and a prompt response time. You’re never alone or left feeling frustrated when the team, other artist and rich resources are there to support you.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback - we’re so happy to hear how supported you’ve felt throughout the course. It means a lot that you’re enjoying the flexibility, the community, and all the resources along the way 😊
I am slowly getting throught this course. I love how I can do it at my own pace. Still practising to get it perfect 😍
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re so glad you’re enjoying learning at your own pace 😊 It’s all about practice, so you’re absolutely on the right track!
Diane has a great course with video instruction to follow.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re really glad you’re enjoying the course and finding the video instructions helpful 😊
I enjoy the course very much, I made a lot of progress. I find it very easy to follow, very well explained. I feel already more confident, I really like my leaves, peonies and bird. I am very happy I enrolled! Thank you!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re so happy to hear how much progress you’ve made and that you’re feeling more confident already. It’s lovely that you’re enjoying your leaves, peonies and birds - we’re so glad you joined 😊
I am still reading it many thanks very helpful. Beautiful art.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re so glad you’re finding the e-book helpful and enjoying the artwork as you go through it. It’s lovely to hear 😊
I am a complete beginner. Thrown out of art class at school and haven't painted anything since.
I have just retired and thought I would try something new, this popped up!
Really enjoying it, Diane is helpful and informative, just perfect! Other people on the course give their ideas too and you can ask about any problem bits you have difficulty with.
I don't often do things for me but I'm so glad that I am doing this and am going to do a bit around the house (when I get good enough!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much - we’re absolutely delighted to hear this and so glad you took the leap to try something just for you. It’s wonderful that you’re enjoying the course and feeling supported by both the teaching and the community 😊
Step Into My World
I paint art to make your heart sigh! Dreamy florals, chirpy birds and a touch of old-world charm, all in the magical style of chinoiserie. You’ll find my work as art prints, accessories and homeware, made to bring a little beauty into the everyday.
And if you’re feeling inspired to pick up a brush, I teach chinoiserie art too! My courses and resources are here to help you slow down, get creative, and fall in love with painting, even if you’re a beginner.
