Is any of this familiar?
I refuse to waste ANOTHER canvas
I’ve lost ALL my joy
I overwork my stokes
My paintings are LIFELESS
I never finish a canvas
My paintings are like everybody else’s
I’ve tried so many styles I don't know the REAL ME
I don’t know what my art is saying
Am I just a one-hit-wonder?
I‘m not sure I have talent!
Is my run too late?
You just haven’t made THE SHIFTS
The painters who work with me break through to a radical relationship with colour & stroke and become an unstoppable force of creativity with the courage to share their work AND in their unique signature style
ONCE YOU MAKE THE SHIFTS
Inspiration flows
You’ll paint with direction
Your eyes will OPEN and you WON’T be stopped
You embrace SIZE & COLOUR with boldness
People will STOP and take notice of your paintings
You will stand in AUTHENTICITY
You proudly show your work
Family/friends take your work seriously
You feel fulfilled at last, and best . . . . . .
You will release JOY into your world!
Let me introduce myself
A passionate creative dedicated to helping women embrace their self-expression who brings expertise in Fine Art, Adult Education, Business and Psycho-Spirituality. With 15 years of experience running transformational painting programs, I've been honored with nominations for the Telstra Women’s Business Award, the Victorian Women's Honour Roll and the Order of Australia
Discovering the SHIFTS
Having mentored hundreds of women painters I have found there are 5 key shifts you must make to paint authentic paintings YOU are proud of, that are memorable AND people want to pay you money for. Let’s walk through them..
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
Case Study
LF often got stopped and gave up, but the spirit led her to paint dahlias, which are hard due to their petals. An old thinking pattern made her head fuzzy, preventing her from seeing the shapes clearly. With a structure to overcome this, she recognized the stopping point, controlled her mind and slipped back into flow state to complete the painting. She conquered her 'demon' became a completer and channeled her real voice. Check out her amazing triptych
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
Case Study
MW was weighed down with obligations and needed art to rejuvenate. Discouraged by a harsh teacher, she gave up. Timidly reconnecting to her heart, she overcame fear with bold strokes and pure color, rediscovering her joy and confidence
Case Study
RH was painting perfect paintings on a small scale with no real direction. We challenged her with a time-frame, a big 2mt canvas, a bold composition and limited the mark making tools and, in that squeeze, she had no option than to get out of her comfort zone and she exploded in generous strokes that were full of energy and bold unadulterated colour. She sang and danced through the whole painting journey and said she felt she was truly painting for the first time. This breakthrough formed the way she would always approach her work and she took off
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
Case Study
AM was formerly trained and spent a life-time in and around creative expression - when she came to me she was uninspired and had lost her purpose. 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 succefful show and opened a commercial studio
This is how we approached making art, up to now …..
It’s like crossing your fingers and hoping you’ll pull off a winner!
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. But discovering your message and method sparks creativity, aligns your vision, and propels you forward
SO, the NEW WAY OF MAKING ART
Case Study
MF had painted when she was at school and at midlife had reached a crossroads in her corporate career. She turned to painting and was ready to plunge head long into the journey. She consumed all the shifts with a ferociousness that both filled her and fuelled her. Without any old ways to shake up its almost unbelievable that she went from complete newbie to prize winner in 6 months
We must channel our authentic self, find our signature style and use the secret weapon: the WHY Factor for our work to stand out from the crowd and paint with passion & purpose. Now, don’t freak out but let’s take it to the next level
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
Case Study
When ST incorporated the shifts her painting accelerated beyond her dreams and her true signature revealed itself strong and true. This new found confidence gave her direction, plus her partner saw the commercial opportunity that going online would offer. With the help of some clever apps and very little outlay, she has herself a brand that is congruent, sales and purpose to keep creating and expanding her gallery
Now, unlocking your true self, mastering your mind and discovering your artistic style may seem straightforward—but it’s anything but. Without guidance, you risk repeating the same patterns without realizing it.
That’s why mentors are invaluable. They’ve walked the path before, made the mistakes, and learned the lessons, saving you time and money.
A great mentor not only helps you overcome obstacles but also empowers you to embrace your artistic destiny. And when truly gifted, they foster a vibrant, inspiring community where painters uplift and challenge one another - and, that's a sisterhood you want to be part of....
Case Study
Beautiful MM had resigned after a long career and chose to explore her creativity for the first time in her life and she came with a 'blank canvas' She dived in with courage and took both the inner journey and outer journey. We got way out of our comfort zone and explored different styles and techniques until her signature revealed itself. And even though she got a magnificent suite of paintings that she showed, it was exploring her inner world, and learning to listen to her spirit and see where it led that caused the biggest breakthrough and what emerged was a completely new direction and career path in Creative Counselling
Hundreds of women now call themselves ARTISTS
I knew women painters wanted freedom but years of practice wouldn’t liberate them so, I designed The Painting Mentor Program based on the 5 Key Shifts because everyone needed a MENTOR to show them the WAY, shine the LIGHT and ignite your fire. Then once they broke free, as the natural next step, I launched them as emerging artists through the GRAD PROGRAM
The Programs were hugely successful BUT they were expensive & therefore inaccessible to many, SO
VIRTUAL Studio is a membership-based, comprehensive, online environment designed for women painters and features an empowering framework that helps artists move from feeling stuck to experiencing creative freedom in a nurturing space of mentorship and sisterhood…..regardless of where they are on their artistic journey
VIRTUAL Studio contains 3 dynamic components
IT’S true every time
Women in VIRTUAL Studio break free from their limitations, supercharge their skills and paint with a bold, dynamic relationship to color & stroke and thrive in a supportive community. Even more importantly, they carry this breakthrough into their practice, propelling their abilities to an entirely new level and transforming other areas of their life
Let’s take a look
Each component in virtual studio is powerfully designed to help you quickly gain comfort and trust, unlocking a path to freedom while fostering holistic growth and developing the artist on a practical, personal & spiritual level
#1 The PROGRAM
Merging the Painting Mentor and GRAD Programs we focus on creativity, painting fundamentals and developing a unique artistic voice. It teaches the 5 SHIFTS fail-safe METHOD for impactful artwork, strengthens mindset, and helps create up to 8 ambitious paintings. Participants build a brand and prepare to confidently show and sell their work through a structured process. Suitable for anyone at any stage of their creative journey
Starting with 16 rich FUNDAMENTAL modules
Our online learning platform lets you progress at your own pace, to
Claim your space and set yourself up for success
Explore diverse painting styles and genres
Master THE METHOD through three large-scale painting projects
Engage with painting demos, manuals, playlists, and meditations
Capture your bliss through studio and plein-air photography
Strengthen your mindset, identify triggers and overcome blocks
Find your voice through more solo painting projects
Craft WINNING COMPOSITIONS that elevate your work
Define your WHY and uncover the essence of your art
Articulate your artistic message and refine your expression
Create your personal FORMULA for success
Develop and launch a compelling SERIES
Establish your BRAND and design effective marketing pieces
Build your presence and showcase your work on social media
Here’s a sneak peak at just one painting project
Followed by 12 rich GET LOUD modules
That count you down to showing and selling your work, to
Secure a venue and name your show
Prepare winning references and select the perfect sizes
Generate excitement and create buzz around your exhibition
Leverage social and traditional media to maximize visibility
Price, photograph and transport your artwork efficiently
Get your paintings ready for a professional hanging
Organize and finalize essential documents
Manage the bump-in and bump-out process seamlessly
Speak confidently about your work and engage your audience
Expand opportunities by doing more with your designs
“ “I am exploding in happiness I can’t believe I am painting what I am painting. I sing and dance and am in flow-state through for most of it” KVL “I can’t repay you for what you have brought out of me artistically” SL “I wait with baited breath for evey module. Painting is on my mind every day and I now look around with my eyes wide open” CGP ”
#2 The HEROS Creative 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 82 HEROS Challenges, more than 2,460 paintings have been created, exhibited, or sold, spreading the healing power of color
““I am looking at everything differently. Feeling so lucky to be in this group” KC “This group has given me so much joy. I talked about finding art all the time but just never got to it, now I’m addicted “ JN I owe so much to the HERO Challenges. My confidence has certainly had a BIG boost. A huge change from “I don’t think I can paint that” to “ooh how should I approach this one” JB”
#3 Mentorship and The Sisterhood
It’s simple really!
Without a MENTOR you just keep doing YOU in a never-ending cycle
Shani Alexander is a bold and fearless mentor who guides others with wisdom gained from experience and she helps artists navigate challenges, saving them time and money. Her mentorship is exceptional and she has been recognized by Spiritual Care Australia and nominated for the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll and an Order of Australia,
Her online community is a thriving sisterhood where women support each other through painting and share their work from the HEROS Challenge and The PROGRAM. Shani provides critiques in group Zoom sessions, offering coaching that builds confidence and helps artists embrace their artistic destiny.
The VIRTUAL Studio fosters inspiration, positivity, and encouragement and its a
sisterhood you want to be part of
Membership to VIRTUAL Studio
$10 WEEK - billed monthly - cancel anytime
✅ Live active Community for support, engagement & critique within the Sisterhood (Value priceless)
✅ Monthly live HEROS Creative Challenges (Value $539 per year) includes live coaching, painting together in the sisterhood, playlists, reference, supportive materials, gallery, support & critique within the sisterhood
✅ Monthly live Group-ZOOM Critique where Shani chooses a number of paintings as teaching tools (Value priceless)
✅Access to The PROGRAM, including
Painting Mentor Program (Value $4,400), containing
150 hours of exclusive training videos & tasks, audio, image & written content
Learn THE METHOD via 3 large-scale painting projects including demos, manuals, playlists & meditations
Art theory
Studio & plein-air photography
Powerful mind-set tools for blocks & triggers
Finding your voice with 3-5 solo painting projects PLUS the ONE Day Challenge
Winning Compositions
What’s your WHY and What’s YOUR art about
Articulating your message
Creating your individual FORMULA for success
Develop and begin a SERIES
Create your BRAND, ABOUT YOU and other marketing pieces
Getting yourself out there in social media, and
GRAD Program (Value $2,200), including
Naming your show and securing your venue
Powerful tools for mind-set, triggers and blocks
Preparing your WINNING references and choosing sizes
Creating your buzz
Social & traditional media
Pricing, photographing and moving your work
Preparing paintings for hanging
Essential docs
Bumping in & out
Speaking about your work
Doing more with your designs
That’s over AUD$7,139 in real value for $10 a week
No brainer really!
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. Thank you for listening to me and giving this space to create. Loved Shani’s comment about it not being a competition that alone allows us to create who we are.”
