"Hello! I'm Traci, I am excited to help you create beautiful paintings!"
Welcome To Paint the Year Collection
With over 40 years of painting experience and having taught more than 1,800 students, I help people like you discover that you ARE artistic. Through my step-by-step painting lessons combined with inspirational themes, I guide you to create beautiful art that nourishes both your creative confidence and your spirit.
Imagine Yourself Creating Inspiring and Beautiful Paintings!
Discover the joy of painting inspirational art that uplifts your soul! - no artistic experience needed!
MY STORY
How It All Began
"I want to help others feel uplifted and inspired to paint beautiful, meaningful art from the comfort of their home "
My journey with art began back in eighth grade, when I walked into my very first art class. From that moment, I was hooked—I fell in love with creating. I kept taking classes, eventually became the Art Sterling Scholar, and later went on to study art in college. Along the way, I also became a Registered Nurse, where I saw firsthand how creativity could bring comfort, hope, and healing to people during life’s hardest moments.
Later, I trained as a certified Art Therapist, giving me the opportunity to help others heal through art in even deeper ways. While raising my four children (and now enjoying 15 wonderful grandchildren!), I never stopped painting. Many nights I stayed up late after my kids were asleep, creating—because art has always felt like a true calling.
Through it all, my purpose has stayed the same: to bring people closer together and closer to God through art. Teaching art classes taught me that painting is about much more than brushes and colors—it’s about discovering joy, confidence, and meaning. I loved watching students light up when they created something they never believed they could.
Eventually, I felt inspired to share this gift with even more people. That’s how Inspire and Create was born—a place where anyone can learn to paint from home, even with a busy schedule. My dream is not just to teach painting, but to help others feel uplifted, gain confidence, find joy, and connect with a community of people who love creating too.
TESTIMONIALS
"I am so enjoying your classes, Traci. I learn so much from you each time we meet for painting. You are so talented as an artist and a patient teacher." - Val G.
Traci is a very talented and passionate artist. Her classes are filled with easy to follow instruction, techniques, and fun! I'm newer at painting, and in each class, I gain new knowledge, confidence, and a fun new painting that I painted! I highly recommend her classes!!!
Suzie A.
"We painted THE cutest snowman ever! Her classes are so fun. She takes her time, doesn’t make you feel rushed, and she does it step by step so even beginners feel comfortable! It’s awesome and so is she 🩵 " - Sarah D.
"About 15 years ago my painting journey began. A basement studio, a fresh set of paints and new friends to learn and laugh with.
Traci's love of painting became the catalyst I needed to cross over from painting walls to canvas. I have been hooked ever since!"❣️ -Linda L.
"This was my first time that I have ever painted. I was really nervous about it but it was such a fun experience and then when i was done, I couldn't believe that I had painted it! I've kept it on display at my house every day just because I can't believe that I painted this myself with the help of Traci, it gave me so much confidence that I really ca learn to paint!"- Marilyn S.
"It was such a joy to learn to paint from Traci. She is an exceptional teacher and so fun to be around. She has wonderful talents and abilities that have brought out a creative side of me and inspired me to become a better painter. Thank you, Traci for the fun classes and wonderful time times I've had! Your instructions were so easy to follow and the step-by-step training was simple and fun! I have gained so much confidence in my abilities to paint."- Mindi G.
"I asked Traci to help with our churches "Night of Christ" activity.
She came and taught over 50 of us how to paint a picture of Christ. Traci quickly explained how through Christ we can do all things we never thought we could do. She talked of how we were given talents, some we have been working on and some we haven't even tried yet.
She taught all of us all, walked around and helped instruct us all how to paint a picture of Christ. She was calm, convincing, and helped us learn we can do hard things.
Traci is a natural at teaching and her talent was shared to so many of us. We will never forget that night. We all turned out beautiful pictures!"-Cynthia R.
"Traci taught me how to paint in such an easy way that even I could paint! Thank you, Traci for such fun classes and beautiful pictures that I get so excited to paint! I love hanging the pictures up in my home with the inspirational thoughts!"-Rhonda P.
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"I have been a student of Traci's for a few years now. I enjoy her warmth and friendly atmosphere in which she teaches. She's always encouraging and supportive. Thank you Traci... I am looking forward to our next class!"- Donna P.
I’ve always wanted to learn how to paint, wanted to see if I could really do it. Even though I’d never painted before, Traci has been such a good teacher to build confidence and teach techniques that are needed. Her class has been very enjoyable not only to learn art techniques but to feel joy in our accomplishments. Lori C.
I have loved Traci's art classes. I have painted with watercolor in the past, but these classes are my first experience with acrylic. The classes have taught me new skills and have been engaging- even to an artist with some experience. I have loved how everyone's paintings look even though we have a variety of experience levels. Traci walks her students through each step and gives them the tools and understanding to be successful. It is a positive uplifting experience that I would recommend. Andrea R.
What's Your Next Step?
Each lesson includes detailed step-by-step video instructions, taught by Traci
Tracing templates included
Bonus 2 downloadable inspirational sayings to put up next to your painting or around your house.
Bonus video courses on how I paint (secrets to color mixing, brush care, brush strokes, how to prepare a canvas, which palette to choose, favorite paints and brushes, etc.
Access to our private Facebook community.
Perfect for beginners who want to build confidence while creating beautiful paintings that uplift and inspire.
Bundle #1
This bundle was made for Jan-April but can be for any time of the year!
Make a fun snowman, enjoy the beauty and love of swans for Valentines, enjoy painting a lamb for Easter, and a beautiful landscape for April.
Bundle #2
This beautiful bundle has bumble bee with a beautiful flower for May. A beautiful sunset for June. An Eagle for 4th of July and beautiful Poppies for August
Bundle #3
This beautiful bundle has Quakies for Sept. Pumpkins for Oct. Cornicopia for Nov. and beautiful Christmas trees for December.
Mega Bundle #4
This includes all 12 videos plus the 7 Acrylic painting videos at an incredible price of $180. This bundle will teach you new skills with each painting and give you a beautiful painting that you can create for your home, a different painting for each month.
Example of one of the paintings with the Inspirational quotes
THINGS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT WORKING WITH ME
Frequently Asked Questions
You will receive step-by-step painting lessons, inspiring videos, traceable patterns, reference photos, inspirational printable quotes and 7 bonus videos about how you can succeed in painting acrylics. You’ll also get access to our supportive community where you can share your progress and connect with other creatives.
Absolutely! My program is designed so that even someone who hasn't painted before can do this! With tracing templates and step-by-step video guidance, you'll be amazed at what you can create. Over 1,800 students have proven that anyone can paint with the right support!
You work at your own pace - there's no pressure! Many painters find it becomes their favorite "me time" for relaxation and renewal. Each video is approx. 2- 3 hours. The beauty of doing a video is that you can stop or stop it any time.
You'll need basic acrylic paints, a few brushes, and canvas or paper. I provide a complete supply list with budget-friendly options.
This isn't just about learning to paint - it's about transformation. Each project combines artistic instruction including templates with inspirational themes that uplift your spirit. You will be also getting 2 downloadable inspirational quotes to display by your picture. In addition, you will be joining a warm community of like minded creatives who support and encourage each other's growth.
You will have "lifetime" access.
I teach the videos with acrylic paint but you can use whatever medium you choose.
We Painted This And You Can Too!!
