For years, I’ve walked the path of creative awakening, blending artistic practice with spiritual principles to help women reconnect with their inner truth. My journey began not in a gallery, but in the quiet spaces of healing—where color became language and canvas became sanctuary. VIRTUAL Studio is a sacred space for women 50+ who paint—not just to refine their technique, but to reclaim their joy. Here, art is not about perfection, it’s about presence AND remembering who you are beneath the roles, the routines and responsibilities. Through the Program, HEROS Challenge, Group Coaching, soul-led prompts and a nurturing sisterhood, I guide women on a pilgrimage back to their creative essence and liberate their authentic voice. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time in years or seeking deeper meaning in your practice, you are welcome here
Inside your VIRTUAL Studio Membership
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Live active Community
for support, engagement & critique within the Sisterhood
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Monthly live HEROS Challenges
includes live coaching, painting together in the sisterhood, playlists, support & critique
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Monthly live ZOOM Critique
where Shani unpacks a number of paintings as teaching tools
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Access to The PROGRAM
includes 150 hours of exclusive training videos & tasks to liberate your voice, articulate your message and get yourself out there
Meet some of the women who reclaimed their joy
ART Coaching with Soul
Having mentored hundreds of women painters I knew they wanted freedom but years of practice wouldn’t liberate them. I found there are 5 key shifts you must make to paint authentic paintings YOU are proud of AND people want to pay you money for. So…. I designed the Program based on the 5 Key Shifts, because everyone needs a MENTOR who is gifted with insight and commissioned as a WAY-SHOWER to shine the LIGHT and ignite the fire
Let’s take a look at the Shifts
Shift # 1
Channel the Real YOU
“You are unique, with a voice the world needs. Embrace your authenticity and let your light shine—when you do, you inspire others to do the same. Trust your inner voice & its follow inspiration. when you channel your true self creativity flow effortlessly, bringing a lifetime of joy”
Lisa often stalled and felt defeated, but the spirit nudged her toward painting dahlias—challenging flowers with intricate petals. An old mental pattern clouded her vision, making it hard to see their form. With a supportive structure, she identified the block, calmed her mind and reentered flow. She overcame her inner ‘demon,’ found her true voice and became a completer. Her stunning blossom triptych is a testament to that transformation.
Shift # 2
Shoot For The Moon
“Let go of the idea that you need to make everything perfect. Perfection won’t fuel growth—embrace discomfort instead. Speed up, experiment boldly, break rules, and let joy guide you. Push past fear, and creativity will flow. Aim high, because even if you miss, you’ll still soar”
Robyn was stuck painting small, perfect pieces without direction. We gave her a bold challenge: a 2m canvas, a time limit, and restricted tools. Pushed out of her comfort zone, she burst forth with energetic strokes and raw, vibrant colour—singing and dancing through the process. She said it felt like truly painting for the first time. That breakthrough became her new way forward and she soared as you can see with ‘Firecracker”
Shift # 3
Use The Secret Weapon
“Most painters struggle to define their art because they haven’t asked, “What do I want to say?” and “How will I say it?” Without clarity, their work remains disconnected. The WHY Factor clarifies your purpose in painting, preventing wasted time and canvas while keeping your focus sharp. It defines what you’re creating, fuels inspiration for exhibitions, enables reproduction and ensures you stay fresh and engaged and motivated”
Annie, a formally trained creative, arrived feeling uninspired and adrift. It was really fabulous working with AM because she had the honesty and integrity to take the deep dive into her truth and, when suddenly she saw it, her real light came back on and she became unstoppable, painting with a confidence and flow that took my breath away. AND, she had a successful show and opened a commercial studio
Shift # 4
Make Some Noise
“Once you’ve found your voice, sharing your art becomes an easy next step. As an authentic creator, you’ll confidently present your work, stand by it, and release it into the world. Beyond traditional shows, today’s platforms let you showcase, build credibility, and market your art, turning your brand into a powerful tool for success”
When Sally embraced the shifts, her painting soared and her true style emerged. With newfound confidence and a clear direction, she built a cohesive brand online—thanks to smart apps and minimal cost—unlocking sales, purpose, and momentum to grow her gallery.
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5 Trust the Mentor
“Now, unlocking your true self, mastering your mind and discovering your artistic style may seem straightforward—but it’s anything but. Without guidance, you repeat old patterns without realizing. Mentors have walked the path, made the mistakes, learned the lessons and save you time & money. A great Mentor helps you overcome obstacles and empowers you to embrace your destiny. But, a gifted Mentor fosters a vibrant, inspiring community where painters uplift and challenge one another - and, that’s a sisterhood you want to be part of....”
Michele arrived with a blank canvas, ready to explore her creativity for the first time after a long career. With courage, she embraced both the inner and outer journey—pushing past comfort zones, experimenting with styles, she created a stunning suite of paintings, but her true breakthrough came from listening to her spirit. What emerged was not just art, but a new calling: a transformative career in Creative Counselling
VIRTUAL Studio
is a vibrant, membership-based online sanctuary for women painters 50+ across Australia and New Zealand. It offers a soulfully structured framework that builds trust and ease from the start —opening the door to creative freedom and holistic transformation.
Here, artists evolve not just in skill, but in spirit and self — supported by intuitive mentorship and genuine sisterhood. Whether just beginning or well along the path, every woman is guided from feeling stuck to flourishing creatively
3 dynamic components
#1 The PROGRAM
The PROGRAM focuses on creativity, painting fundamentals and developing a unique artistic voice. Underpinned by the 5 SHIFTS it teaches the fail-safe METHOD for impactful artwork, strengthens mindset and helps participants create up to 8 ambitious paintings in their authentic style plus a series. Once your voice & courage are found, the natural step is to create a brand and prepare painters to confidently show and sell their work, guiding them through a structured process to be mentally and emotionally ready. The PROGRAM is suitable for anyone and at any stage of their creative journey
Here’s a sneak peak at just one painting project
“ “I am exploding in happiness I can’t believe what I am painting. I sing and dance and am in flow-state through for most of it. This has given me so much joy. I talked about finding art all the time but just never got to it, now I’m addicted” Kath”
#2 The HEROS Challenge
Every month, the sisterhood comes together in their studio, embracing creativity in a welcoming and judgment-free space. The Challenge—delivered from Shani's Melbourne studio—encourages artistic exploration through themed sessions and immersive week-long coaching. This shared experience deepens learning, strengthens confidence, and nurtures growth through collective painting. With 85 HEROS Challenges, more than 2,600 paintings have been created, exhibited, or sold, spreading the healing power of color
“ “I can’t repay you for what you have brought out of me artistically. Painting is on my mind every day and I now look around with my eyes wide open” Sally ”
#3 Mentorship & Sisterhood
Shani Alexander is a bold, wise mentor who helps artists overcome challenges with clarity and heart—saving time, money, and creative energy. Recognized by Spiritual Care Australia and nominated for the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll and an Order of Australia, her impact is profound.
Her online community is a thriving sisterhood where women uplift each other through painting, sharing work from the HEROS Challenge and The PROGRAM. Through group Zoom critiques and soulful coaching, Shani empowers artists to embrace their true creative path.
VIRTUAL Studio isn’t just a space …. it’s a movement
and a sisterhood worth joining
Join VIRTUAL Studio
✅
Live active Community
for support, engagement & critique within the Sisterhood
✅
Monthly live HEROS Challenges
includes live coaching, painting with the sisterhood, playlists, support & critique
✅
Monthly live ZOOM Critique
where Shani unpacks a number of paintings as teaching tools
✅
Access to The PROGRAM
includes 150 hours of exclusive training videos & tasks to liberate your voice, articulate your message and get yourself out there
$10 week - billed monthly - no contracts - cancel anytime - immediate access to the Program & Community - next HEROS Challenge is 1st Saturday of the month
Bring the JOY back into your painting and your life!
“Well that’s what I call disrupting!!!
NO brushes used. That last 2 hours are the most fun for me, when I begin I have the best intentions to meet the brief and then I don’t. It used to worry me, but now I just let me be me. At some point in the process it just snaps in my head and I’m in my happy place.I am so in awe of all you amazing artists and how you have all blossomed under Shani’s mentorship and I am honoured to paint with you.”
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