Hey, I’m Mel!

I HELP YOU MAKE ART THAT FEELS JOYFUL, MEANINGFUL AND UNMISTAKABLY YOURS

(even especially if you think you can’t draw!)

HOW I CAN HELP YOU…

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I’M READY TO LEARN, PRACTICE AND IMPROVE

My self-paced courses are beginner friendly and give you the perfect foundation in mindful art and drawing for beginners

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I’M READY TO DISCOVER THE ART THAT ONLY I CAN MAKE!

Nurture is my signature small-group programme for creatives who are ready to move beyond tutorials and start creating work that feels genuinely their own.

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I HAVE HELPED 19,164 CREATIVES nurture their creativity.

NOW, IT’S YOUR TURN…

  • "THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST COURSE I'VE TAKEN"

    ★★★★★

    I took a lot of courses, but they didn’t help me find the focus I needed. This course has help me to do that - I feel more focused and organised. I definitely recommend this course for its clear structure, and step by step guidance. You can take all the practises and apply them to any project. The highlight was the “one to one” personal support Mel gave to each student. She is a great teacher. I loved the whole experience, this by far is the best course I’ve taken. Thank you so much for everything.

    Monica | Nurture

  • "THIS IS A CLASS I'LL WANT TO DO OVER AND OVER AGAIN"

    ★★★★★

    Another super enjoyable class from Mel Rye! I'm a trained graphic designer with many years of artistic practice under my belt, but I've loved working through these low-stress, simple exercises to polish up my skills as well as play and experiment to my heart's desire. It's a sign of a great teacher to design a class that can appeal to people of all different skill ranges. This is a class I'll want to do over and over again to continue playing with these prompts. Thank you!

    Maro B | Drawing Patterns: 14 Days Of Mindful Drawing For Self-Care

  • "THE INSIGHTS I GOT WERE TRULY LIFE-CHANGING FOR ME AND MY CREATIVITY"

    ★★★★★

    I honestly loved everything about the course. The insights I got were truly life-changing for me and my creativity, and I am so proud of my final project. Working directly with Mel has been such a gift. Mel is a wonderful teacher - a true nurturer - who has put together a course that can help even the most accomplished artist. She is so supportive and offers amazing insight while allowing participants to find their own way. I entered Nurture thinking I was crafty, but I left the program feeling like an artist.

    Laurie | Nurture

  • "FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAD FUN DRAWING."

    ★★★★★

    I was always afraid to draw, to hold a pencil and all my attempts seemed ridiculous and childish. For the first time in my life I had fun drawing. I enjoyed the whole process from warm up to the finishing part. Mel provides valuable advice and guides us through to completion of the project. I recommend this course to all those who think they will never be able to draw. I was one of them until I discovered Mel Rye.

    Zora J | Learn To Draw: A Beginner’s Guide To Sketching Anything!

  • "THANKS SO MUCH FOR OFFERING SOMETHING TRULY FRESH"

    ★★★★★

    This class was so much fun to watch and also offered very unique project ideas. I'm rather obsessed with mindful drawing ( it's my form of meditation too) but never thought to use it in this way. I can't wait to try these techniques out! Mel Rye is an excellent instructor. Thanks so much for offering something truly fresh that will appeal to creators at many different levels.

    Jan C | Abstract Pattern Collages: Mindful Drawing + Intuitive Collage For Self-Care