Abstract monochrome painting of a woman with dark hair, wearing glasses, and dressed in dark clothing, holding a pet dog, with expressive brushstrokes.

Expressive Painting

Expressive Painting

Taught by:

Devorah Leah Levitan

$50/week
12-week program · $600 Total

Let Go. Paint Freely. Find Your Expression

For a moment, leave the noise, expectations, and everyday pressures behind. This class is a space to step away from perfection and simply create—to let your instincts take over, experiment freely, and express what words sometimes cannot.

Through loose brushwork, expressive color, texture, movement, and personal interpretation, you’ll discover a different way of painting—one that is less about getting everything “right” and more about what you want to say, feel, and create.

Come to the canvas with an open mind. Leave with a renewed sense of freedom—and a painting that is uniquely yours.

  • Finding Freedom in the Brushwork
    Learn to loosen your strokes and move away from overly controlled painting. Discover how movement and spontaneity can bring energy and life to your work.

    Color Without Rules
    Experiment with unexpected color choices and learn how color can communicate mood, feeling, and atmosphere—not simply replicate what you see.

    Texture & Movement
    Explore different ways of applying paint to create depth, rhythm, and personality within your work.

    Beyond Realism
    Learn when to simplify, exaggerate, distort, or leave things unfinished to create a more expressive result.

    Your Own Artistic Voice
    Move beyond simply recreating a reference and begin making intentional choices that reflect your own perspective and creativity.

    The Art of Letting Go
    Learn to release the pressure to make everything perfect, trust your instincts, and allow the painting to develop naturally.

  • Level: Open to All

    Prerequisite: None

    Age Group: High School & Women

    Medium: Oil Painting

    Duration: 12 Weeks · 3 Months

    Schedule: Once a Week

    Class Length: 2 Hours

    Starts: October 11

    Price: $600

    Supplies: Not included

    Instructor: Devorah Leah Levitan

  • Expressive Painting is for anyone who wants to experience a different side of painting.

    You don't need to consider yourself an “expressive artist,” and you don't need to know exactly what your style is. This course gives you the freedom to experiment and discover it along the way.

    Whether you tend to overthink every brushstroke or simply want a place to step away from the demands of everyday life, this is an opportunity to slow down, let go, and reconnect with the creative part of yourself.

    No previous painting experience is required.

  • Rather than aiming for perfectly polished, realistic paintings, you'll learn to create work with energy, emotion, movement, and personality.

    You'll begin with a foundation and then allow the painting to evolve—experimenting with color, brushwork, texture, and interpretation until the finished piece becomes something uniquely your own.

    There are no two paintings exactly alike, because there are no two artists exactly alike.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Devorah Leah Levitan

ARTIST & INSTRUCTOR

Devorah Leah is an artist and art teacher who believes that painting is about more than creating beautiful artwork—it is also an opportunity to discover and develop a unique artistic voice. She studied under Chasya Leshinsky and Toby Bergman and continued her artistic training with Menucha Yankelevich in Israel, building a strong foundation in the fundamentals of art. In her classes, she guides students through essential principles including value, color, composition, and expression while encouraging them to explore their own creative voice. Her goal is to help every student create artwork that is authentic, meaningful, and uniquely their own.

CLASSES OFFERING

Foundations of Art- See Course→

Expressive Art- See Course→

SAMPLES OF HER WORK

An oil painting of a large tree with fall-colored leaves on the left, a barn and a silo in the distance, under a pink and purple sky.
Black and white painting of a man with a beard, wearing a hat, playing a violin, standing against a textured streaked background.
A watercolor painting of a European castle with tall walls and a central tower, surrounded by trees, and a street scene with two people in period clothing near a horse.
A black and white painting of a young boy wearing a hat and striped gloves looking at a tablet or book. Behind him is a large rock or stone formation with a fish embedded in it, and a small figure standing on the rock. The background is dark.
Decorative horizontal line with a floral motif in the center, gold and black colors.