Welcome Zen Aspire

Nurture Your Inner Artist

supporting each stage of your artist's journey without judgment

No-one Left Out

Even total beginners will feel right at home. With easy step-by-step lessons in Plain English, learning to draw and paint has never been so easy.

Grow Your Confidence

Learn why things happen with the paint and the brush, not just the steps. When you understand how it all works, you can go and create your own artworks.

Your Artist Mentor

Jacqueline Hill is a multi award-winning artist. She has a heart for sharing joy and empowering her students to create more than they ever thought possible.

A Place of Joy & Peace

Join an environment and community focused on bringing joy and peace with paint. Be inspired by Eastern Zen philosophy.

"After my classes with you, I feel a sense of happiness about my painting that I didn’t have before.
It was so good to have support in my efforts to paint with less struggles."

Carolyn Bourne, Taringa, QLD

Would you like to dip your toe?

click one of our resources below to sign up

Brush Wizard Chart

A visual reference chart of all the different types of artist brushes, how to choose them, and how to use them.  

Free

Paint a Corgi in Watercolour

We're launching our Watercolour Membership from October 1, so if you're interested then sign up below to get on our waiting list

Foundations Freebies

Free videos and tips for purchasers of the Zen and the Art of Art: Foundations book. Swagloads of reference information, tutorials and techniques

Free
Paint a Corgi in Watercolour

Join us for a paint at home lesson aimed at all levels, including complete beginners. It could be nearly the most fun you’ve ever had in your PJs!

$10.00 USD

Stay for a month or as long as you’d like for our weekly classes

Our monthly memberships help you develop both technique and confidence.

Beginner Pathway

from $290/m

  • This is the place to be if you're a total beginner or you're looking to refresh your understanding of each medium. Discover the secrets of drawing, pastel, watercolour, acrylic and oil.

    Join Live classes on Thursday Mornings 9:30am – 12:30pm
    (AEST Brisbane).

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Adventurer Pathway

from $290/m

  • Get your miles in the brush by exploring different subjects. From florals to seascapes, you'll increase your painting skills with step-by-step learning and have heaps of fun along the way.

    Live classes run Wednesday mornings 9:30am – 12:30pm
    (AEST Brisbane).

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Potter Pathway

from $290/m

  • Get your hands in some clay and craft unique pots, sculptures and more. Discover the techniques of hand-building and wheel-work with step-by-step demonstrations and tips.

    Jump into any theme all year round with online recorded videos or join weekly Live classes.

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 Beginner Pathway

Our Beginner's Pathway begins Oct 1, so sign up below to get on our waiting list

Potter Pathway

Currently, our Potter Pathway doesn't have a launch date but sign up below to receive information about the launch.

Adventurer Pathway

Our Adventurer's Pathway begins Oct 1, sign up below to get on our waiting list.

Watch two of Jacqui's Ninja Art Tips Videos to see your artist mentor in her element!

 
 

"Fabulous & enjoyable...
Jacqueline is an excellent teacher taking me from artistically inept to creating exciting artworks!" 

Linda Janz, Taringa, QLD