mary telfer

the creative collective:
online art membership
The place where individual journeys meet collective creativity through art

Black Friday sale: the annual pass is here! 
THIS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY only:
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Get all of my digital courses free when you pay for one year of the creative collective!

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  • CLASSES / COURSES
    • the creative collective
    • Ride the Wave
    • Art Camp for Grown-Ups
    • Pastel Class - Zoom
    • Pastel Class - Zoom
    • Patel Class - Autumn Bliss
  • Free Instruction
    • Simplify Your Process: 5 Steps to Creating a Series of Art
    • FREE 7-Daily Art Challenges
    • FREE Vegan & Cruelty-Free Art Supply Guide
    • Watercolor Sky Instruction
  • Testimonials
  • INDIVIDUAL ART COACHING
    • ONE-HOUR COACHING SESSION
    • PACKAGE OF 6 ONE-HOUR COACHING SESSIONS
    • VIP DAY
  • portfolio
    • Pastel Paintings
    • rescued
    • abstracts
    • coupon queens
    • Too Confrontational for Amsterdam
    • revenge
    • the yellow wallpaper
    • ladies who lunch
    • non-literal self portraits
    • orange dove project - a radical pet-a-dogy
    • the bride's dilemma
    • flora paintings
  • Art is Hard. Make it Anyway.
GET THE ANNUAL PASS MONDAY - FRIDAY ONLY!

Whether you're a member of The Creative Collective or have been thinking about it - here's your chance to join (only 5 days) for the whole year and 
​get TONS OF BONUSES for FREE. (ALL of my digital courses and art guides!)


Besides a year of weekly art challenges and a monthly Zoom call and an artistic online community, here is more of what you get:
  • A full digital watercolor course: Nature Watercolor for the Beginning Creator (4+ hours of instructional videos)
  • 4 mini-courses: watercolor & pastels (videos & full-color PDF guides)
  • Bundle of 8 art guides ranging from art techniques & supplies to how to sell your art online. 
  • ANY new content (digital courses, guides, etc.) that I publish within this year!

Annual Pass

$108.00

Pay now
Why This is for You:
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just getting started, this offer gives you:
  • Access to expert guidance and inspiration you can fit into any schedule.
  • A supportive community where you’ll connect with like-minded artists.
  • A major cost-saving opportunity to invest in your creative future.

    ​​Already a member? No worries—upgrading to the Annual Pass stops your monthly payments, and you get all the bonuses instantly! This is more than a discount—it’s a chance to invest in yourself and make 2025 your most creative year yet.
 



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JOIN NOW - ONLY $9 A MONTH! 

The Creative Collective - An online community that hosts weekly challenges for individuals to regain and share their love of creating art. 

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Connect with a supportive community of new friends. 


The Creative Collective

$9.00

Pay now
Here's what you get!
  • Weekly Art Challenges: Every Monday morning you'll get a brand new art challenge emailed to you. Engage in diverse and thought-provoking art challenges designed to inspire creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. Each challenge will include weekly prompts centered around themes that explore the intersection of art and life, encouraging reflection and exploration. But let me tell you - sometimes in between those thought-provoking challenges there will be some very straight-forward ones! 
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    For Example: 
    1.     The Beauty of Imperfection: Embrace the concept of wabi-sabi—the Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay. How can you incorporate elements of imperfection, asymmetry, and raw authenticity into your artwork?
    For Example: 2.      Embracing Change: Explore the theme of change and transformation through your artwork. How do you adapt to new circumstances or challenges in your life, and how can this be represented visually?

  • Access to Exclusive Community: Become part of a private Facebook group & supportive online community of artists from around the world, where you can connect, collaborate, and share your creative journey.

  • Diverse Art Media: Explore a variety of art mediums and techniques, from drawing and painting to photography, digital art, and more. Don’t worry – if you want to stick with your favorite media, no problem!

  • Life Lessons through Art: Gain valuable insights and life lessons through the creative process, learning how to apply artistic principles to navigate challenges, cultivate resilience, and foster personal growth.

  • Once a month “Open Studio”: The first Thursday of the month at 10am CT I will be live on Zoom to answer questions or simply hang out and drink coffee or tea. Think of it as a virtual “having coffee with artist friends” time. And if you can’t make it at that time, each month, I’ll post a link to a recording afterwards.

  • Artist of the Week Showcase: Once a week I’ll recognize an artist who is great at participation in the group and showcase your artwork and post your art as the banner in the group the following week.​

GET THE ANNUAL PASS MONDAY - FRIDAY ONLY!

Whether you're a member of The Creative Collective or have been thinking about it - here's your chance to join (only 5 days) for the whole year and 
​get TONS OF BONUSES for FREE. (ALL of my digital courses and art guides!)

​
Already a member? No worries—upgrading to the Annual Pass stops your monthly payments, and you get all the bonuses instantly! This is more than a discount—it’s a chance to invest in yourself and make 2025 your most creative year yet.

Annual Pass

$108.00

Pay now
Why This is for You:
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just getting started, this offer gives you:
  • Access to expert guidance and inspiration you can fit into any schedule.
  • A supportive community where you’ll connect with like-minded artists.
  • A major cost-saving opportunity to invest in your creative future.
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The Creative Collective

$9.00

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You deserve the time to play and create in an online community, where you can define the kind of artist you’ve always wanted to be! Connect with new friends, reconnect with yourself, and have FUN!

If you set aside your childhood dreams for adult realities, join my The Creative Collective to reconnect with your artistic self.  Bring back the part of yourself that you have tamped down.


The Creative Collective

$9.00

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Hi! I'm Mary. I’m an artist and art coach with an MFA and 20+ years of teaching experience. (and that's Lily beside me - she attends all of our once a month Zoom calls.) :-) 
 
My specialty is helping people who have set aside their childhood dreams for adult realities and want to try making art again to become amazing artists.
 
Don't take it from me, take it from these artists who have worked with me! I create online communities where people can bring back the part of themselves that they have tamped down and pursue the dreams they forgot they had.

I've curated and juried a number of exhibitions throughout the Midwestern United States, including Women's Works, Art Fair at the Dole, The Sage Gallery, Wausau Festival of Arts, NISRA, and in my studio.  
 
I have an extensive exhibition history throughout the United States. In 2017 I won the international exhibit Women's Works Artistic Merit award. ​


The Creative Collective

$9.00

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Click here to listen to what Melissa loves about the membership in this 2-minute video!

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Here's what Lorraine had to say in this one minute video.

"
Mary's challenges are not only clear and inspiring, but a healing journey of self-discovery. 

The live Zoom sessions are so relaxing and supportive I am comfortable sharing even when I am not feeling great about my work. 

Mary and the other artists are kind and give constructive ideas to follow through, encouraging me to continue and complete the artwork. 


Thank you Mary!"

The Creative Collective

$9.00

Pay now
GET THE ANNUAL PASS MONDAY - FRIDAY ONLY!

Whether you're a member of The Creative Collective or have been thinking about it - here's your chance to join (only 5 days) for the whole year and 
​get TONS OF BONUSES for FREE. (ALL of my digital courses and art guides!)

​
Already a member? No worries—upgrading to the Annual Pass stops your monthly payments, and you get all the bonuses instantly! This is more than a discount—it’s a chance to invest in yourself and make 2025 your most creative year yet.

Annual Pass

$108.00

Pay now
GET THE ANNUAL PASS MONDAY - FRIDAY ONLY!

Whether you're a member of The Creative Collective or have been thinking about it - here's your chance to join (only 5 days) for the whole year and 
​get TONS OF BONUSES for FREE. (ALL of my digital courses and art guides!)

​
Already a member? No worries—upgrading to the Annual Pass stops your monthly payments, and you get all the bonuses instantly! This is more than a discount—it’s a chance to invest in yourself and make 2025 your most creative year yet.
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  • home
  • about
  • CLASSES / COURSES
    • the creative collective
    • Ride the Wave
    • Art Camp for Grown-Ups
    • Pastel Class - Zoom
    • Pastel Class - Zoom
    • Patel Class - Autumn Bliss
  • Free Instruction
    • Simplify Your Process: 5 Steps to Creating a Series of Art
    • FREE 7-Daily Art Challenges
    • FREE Vegan & Cruelty-Free Art Supply Guide
    • Watercolor Sky Instruction
  • Testimonials
  • INDIVIDUAL ART COACHING
    • ONE-HOUR COACHING SESSION
    • PACKAGE OF 6 ONE-HOUR COACHING SESSIONS
    • VIP DAY
  • portfolio
    • Pastel Paintings
    • rescued
    • abstracts
    • coupon queens
    • Too Confrontational for Amsterdam
    • revenge
    • the yellow wallpaper
    • ladies who lunch
    • non-literal self portraits
    • orange dove project - a radical pet-a-dogy
    • the bride's dilemma
    • flora paintings
  • Art is Hard. Make it Anyway.