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insider's studio with amanda evanston
Make your own original art and LOVE it.
Are you ready to be a Glamour Possum?
Act now! Doors only open twice a year!
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You are welcome to join the fun in "the happiest corner of the internet!"
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Are you ready to...
- Make art consistently—and actually love what you create
- Surround yourself with a community that cheers you on every step of the way?
- Stop thinking of art as just decoration and start treating it as true self-expression?
- Break free from the same old routines and experiment with fresh materials?
- Finally feel confident in your artistic voice?
- Commit to doing something joyful, creative, and just for YOU?
Yes? We thought so.
Join us in the Insider's Studio. We are waiting for you!
What exactly is the Insider's Studio?
The Insider's Studio, a monthly membership that provides weekly lessons, a community of supportive artists, and so much more is for beginning and seasoned artists alike. Translation: this is a safe space for you to learn and grow as an artist while supporting others on their art journeys.
Check Out Some of My Members Creations
Imagine what you can create!
Join Insider's Studio today and get...
Immediate
Access to 370+ Painting Classes
Flowers, figures, landscapes, techniques, and so much more! Most classes are 30 minutes or less and aim for high-impact results.
A NEW Art
Class Every Single
Tuesday
And bonus classes from guest artists multiple times each month!
A Supportive Community
A private Facebook group to share your work, ask questions, and be surrounded by people who want to see each other succeed!
Live Q & A
Sessions
Similar to office hours, you can drop by most Sundays at 5 p.m. Eastern to ask questions about classes, share ideas, or just enjoy a friendly chat.
Weekly Emails
Every Sunday, your inbox will receive a nifty treat, The Glamour Possum Express, chalk full of community highlights, tips, tricks, announcements, links to recent and upcoming classes, and more!
Member
Challenges
Looking to level up your art practice? We have periodic challenges for interested members!
in case we haven't met...
Oh, hi there!
I’m Amanda—painter by profession, mother by miracle, business owner by sheer stubbornness, and full-time color enthusiast. I didn’t always love my life like this; it took years of wrong turns and right risks, and here’s the honest miracle: everything good started the day I invested in my own art. Since then I’ve sold 2,500+ originals without begging a gallery’s permission, built a six-figure business out of bold florals, and started teaching other artists to do the same—directly, confidently, and in stretchy pants whenever possible.
I created the Insider’s Studio as a little clubhouse for creative courage, where we skip the snobbery, trust our instincts, and make something beautiful before the coffee gets cold. My studio assistant is an emotionally unavailable dog named Abraham; my mission is to hand you the spark I found. Come on in—I’m so glad you’re here!
More Members' Masterpieces!
“The best decision I have ever made.”
-Ali
“Lots of content and specific techniques.”
-Mooneen
“Incredible group of people. And we’re dang fun!”
-Stacy
When you join Insider's Studio, you get...
Immediate access to a growing library of 370+ art classes
Every Tuesday there’s a brand-new painting class waiting for you. Most are under 30 minutes because, let’s be honest, no one has time for a three-hour epic unless snacks are involved. The best part? Your results won’t look like everyone else’s—because copycat art is boring and you’re not boring. Take the classes whenever you want, at your own pace, in your pajamas if necessary (and it’s always necessary). Click here to see the full list!
Supportive group of creative people like you
The Insider’s Studio has its own private, 24-hour Facebook group, which basically means you can post your art at 3 a.m. and someone, somewhere, will be awake enough to cheer you on. There are occasional Zoom sessions where we laugh and paint and occasionally remember to mute ourselves, and even real-life snail-mail swaps because who doesn’t want to find actual art in their mailbox instead of coupons for tires? It’s ridiculously easy to make friends in the drama-free Facebook group, and we’re all just wandering around cheering each other on. Pull up a chair—you can absolutely sit with us.
Live Q&A Sessions every Sunday with Amanda
In addition to scheduled classes, join me for a live Q&A most Sundays and periodically post rambles offering tips, tricks and insight into my experiences to help you grow as an artist. If you are lucky, my cat Portillos will join us and shout at the camera. Fun times!
Bonus Fun!
Members also get frequent bonus classes, guest artists, member challenges, art swaps, and more!
By the Numbers
AKA: Why this membership is a steal
If you were to buy the content delivered to members just this September individually, you'd pay:
Birthday Cakes in Bloom class
$68.79
Rag and Plate Poppies class
$68.79
Quilt Block Blooms class
$68.79
Lampshade-a-Palooza class
$68.79
BONUS Snowdrops class
$68.79
BONUS Caladium Hearts class
$68.79
Access to the existing library of over 370 classes
$68.79 (x 370)
$25,865
Instead, pay just $24.95 today!
Join Insider's Studio to get all of this content and more!
Pay just $24.95 a month - that's less than $300 for the entire year!
And that doesn't even include the community, weekly Open Studio tips and tricks, and so much more! Now THAT is a steal!
Want More?
Here's a peek at the most recent class calendar
And this doesn't even include the bonus classes, Q&As and other opportunities to paint, learn and grow.
Get IMMEDIATE ACCESS to all of these classes as soon as you join!
These are the classes that are already inside!
You will still get new classes every Tuesday, plus additional bonuses throughout your membership!
Botanical Classes

A small sampling of the most popular Botanical Classes:
- Peonies Reimagined
- 12 Florals in 12 Minutes
- Bottlescape Florals
- Pumpkin Tops
- Cherry Blossoms
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL BOTANICAL CLASSES >
Landscape Classes

A small sampling of the most popular Landscape Classes:
- French Lavender Field
- Barn and Farm Fun
- O'Keefe Inspired Dessert Landscape
- Harvest Moonscape
- Easy Lighthouse Landscapes
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL LANDSCAPE CLASSES >
Figures Classes

A small sampling of the most popular Figures Classes:
- Abstract Heirloom Angels
- Birds On a Wire
- Photo-based Pet Portraits
- Jellyfish in Motion
- Sparkle Sheep
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL FIGURES CLASSES >
Objects and Still
Life Classes

A small sampling of the most popular Objects and Still Life Classes:
- Teapots and Coffee Cups
- Collage Cakes
- Dublin Doors
- Vintage Jam Jars
- Apples with Matisse
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OBJECTS AND STILL LIFE CLASSES >
Technique Classes

A small sampling of the most popular Technique Classes:
- People Pieces
- Stained Glass Neutrals
- Shade and Dimension Essentials
- The Embroidered Canvas
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL TECHNIQUE CLASSES >
Holiday Fun Classes

A small sampling of the most popular Holiday Fun Classes:
- Nutcrackers 101
- Poinsettia Party
- Christmas Wreaths by the Dozen
- Collage Christmas Tree Adventure
- Snowscenes and Snowmen
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL HOLIDAY FUN CLASSES >
Tools for Artists Classes

A small sampling of the most popular Tools for Artists Classes:
- Art Journaling for All
- Art Prompts and Creativity Exercises
- Bad Mood = Good Art
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL Tools for Artists CLASSES >
Wearable and Home Goods Classes

A small sampling of the most popular Wearable and Home Goods Classes:
- Abstract Silk Scarves with Guest Artist Beth Newman
- Botanical Stencil Tote Bags
- Denim Jacket Adventures with Guest Artist Beth Newman
- Painting on a Pocket
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL Wearable and Home Goods CLASSES >
Frequently Asked Questions
What do members get?
Who is this for?
What's the supply list?
Did you say there's a new class EVERY Tuesday?!
What do I need?
How does this work?
Can I just sign up for one month to try it out?
Can I preview the group before I sign up?
What if I don’t like Facebook? What if I don’t have an account?
Can I sell the art I make from these classes?
Can I reteach these lessons?
I'm already in the Insider's Studio. Do I need to sign up again?
Can I pay for the year in advance?
How much does this cost?
Are your other courses like the Secret Garden included in the Insider's Studio?
I want to start selling my art. Will this membership help?
Are you ready to join the fun?
I can't wait for you to be a part of this special artist community!
Your registration includes a membership fee of $24.95 every month.
Cancel anytime. No questions asked. (But I think you'll want to stay!)
Note: You may see the membership price go up in the future. As long as you remain in the Insider’s Studio, your monthly fee will remain the same - $24.95/month.
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