Create Bold, Beautiful 
Abstract Art -

Grounded in Skill & Guided by Intuition

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Create Bold, Beautiful 
Abstract Art

Grounded in Skill & Guided by Intuition

Enroll Now

What if your abstract paintings looked and felt just right, 
with no more second-guessing?

Confident Abstracts gives you the tools, structure, and insight to build truly compelling abstract paintings, whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your practice.

 

You’ll learn how to create powerful compositions, master meaningful color stories, and paint with freedom. Without ever losing clarity or intention.

Confident Abstracts gives you the tools, structure, and insight to build truly compelling abstract paintings, whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your practice.

 

You’ll learn how to create powerful compositions, master meaningful color stories, and paint with freedom. Without ever losing clarity or intention.

Artists just like you are loving it!

Artists just like you are loving it!

Four Deep Modules. 
One Transformative Experience.

Composition & 
Color Foundations

30 ready-to-use composition structures

Color theory that actually applies to painting

Abstract studies and daily exercises

Full Painting
Process

Paint three complete abstract works in mixed media & oil

Watch every step in real time: 

no time-lapse

See how I overcome creative blocks and navigate decisions

Framing, Naming 
& Presentation 

Final critique of all artworks and reflections on the journey

My process for varnishing & framing a finished piece

Learn to tell the story behind your work through captions

NEW: Acrylic Only Process & 
Framework-Led Painting

Create two large scale abstract paintings

Explore my acrylic-only process to create sophisticated abstract work

Learn to start your paintings by using a single compositional framework & the color patches technique

Enroll Now

Four Deep Modules. 
One Transformative Experience.

Composition & Color Foundations

30 ready-to-use composition structures

Color theory that actually applies to painting

Abstract studies and daily exercises

Full Painting
Process

Paint three complete abstract works in mixed media & oil

Watch every step in real time: 

no time-lapse

See how I overcome creative blocks and navigate decisions

Framing, Naming
 & Presentation 

Final critique of all artworks and reflections on the journey

My process for varnishing & framing a finished piece

Learn to tell the story behind your work through captions

NEW (2026): 
Acrylic Only Process & 
Framework-Led Painting

Create two large scale abstract paintings

Explore my acrylic-only process to create sophisticated abstract work

Learn to start your paintings by using a single compositional framework & the color patches technique

Enroll Now

Esther Franchuk

Meet Your Instructor

"I started painting professionally since I was 15, with a background in graphic design, theatre, traditional and contemporary art. But it was abstract painting that changed everything for me.

 

In this course, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned—the practical, the emotional, and the intuitive—so you can build work you love and believe in. This is the course I wish I had when I started."

Esther Franchuk

Meet Your Instructor

"I started painting professionally since I was 15, with a background in graphic design, theatre, traditional and contemporary art. But it was abstract painting that changed everything for me.

 

In this course, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned—the practical, the emotional, and the intuitive—so you can build work you love and believe in. This is the course I wish I had when I started."

Inside The Course

Module 1: 
Abstract Foundations (21 lessons)

30 compositional studies (monochrome + color)

Daily composition workout

Turning landscapes into abstracts

Color theory basics + color wheel

Abstract studies from interior color schemes

Color mood studies from real life inspiration

Exercises that build toward full paintings

9 composition mistakes to avoid

The art of noticing and gathering visual ideas

...and much more

Module 1: 
Abstract Foundations (21 lessons)

30 compositional studies (monochrome + color)

Daily composition workout

Turning landscapes into abstracts

Color theory basics + color wheel

Abstract studies from interior color schemes

Color mood studies from real life inspiration

Exercises that build toward full paintings

9 composition mistakes to avoid

The art of noticing and gathering visual ideas

...and much more

Module 2: 
Full Painting Process (21 lessons)

Graphite, acrylics, oil, collage, and inks

Landscape-based, source-inspired, and intuitive painting

Multiple formats: vertical, horizontal, square

Mark-making, layering, building texture

Bonus: Make your own collage paper

Navigating the “ugly stage” and creative blocks

Final acrylic and oil refinements

Real-time decision-making and thought process

Transparent vs opaque oil finishes

...and much more

Module 2: 
Full Painting Process (21 lessons)

Graphite, acrylics, oil, collage, and inks

Landscape-based, source-inspired, and intuitive painting

Multiple formats: vertical, horizontal, square

Mark-making, layering, building texture

Bonus: Make your own collage paper

Navigating the “ugly stage” and creative blocks

Final acrylic and oil refinements

Real-time decision-making and thought process

Transparent vs opaque oil finishes

...and much more

Module 3: 
Framing, Naming & Presentation (3 lessons)

Varnishing, framing, and hardware

Storytelling through names and captions

Critiquing final works and closing remarks

Module 3: 
Framing, Naming & Presentation (3 lessons)

Varnishing, framing, and hardware

Storytelling through names and captions

Critiquing final works and closing remarks

Module 4: 
2 Framework-Led Processes - 1 Fully in Acrylic (11 lessons)

Two brand-new, full-length painting processes added to the course (March 2026 Update)

Create a refined, gallery-worthy painting using the L composition framework, entirely in acrylics

Learn how to push acrylics beyond the first layers —achieving depth, detail, and sophisticated finishing without oils

Explore the Big vs Small composition framework to build dynamic contrast and visual interest

Start your painting with the innovative color patches approach

Gain new tools and expand your compositional thinking and painting workflow

...and much more

Module 4: 
2 Framework-Led Processes - 1 Fully in Acrylic (11 lessons)

Two brand-new, full-length painting processes added to the course (March 2026 Update)

Create a refined, gallery-worthy painting using the L composition framework, entirely in acrylics

Learn how to push acrylics beyond the first layers —achieving depth, detail, and sophisticated finishing without oils

Explore the Big vs Small composition framework to build dynamic contrast and visual interest

Start your painting with the innovative color patches approach

Gain new tools and expand your compositional thinking and painting workflow

...and much more

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who this course is for

You’re new to abstract art and want real structure to grow with

You’ve been painting abstract for a while but feel stuck or inconsistent

You want to work more intuitively without feeling lost

You want to create with mixed media but don’t know where to begin

You love painting but struggle with finishing your work

You want to improve your composition and color sense in any medium

You want to connect your work with meaning—and with others

You’re new to abstract art and want real structure to grow with

You’ve been painting abstract for a while but feel stuck or inconsistent

You want to work more intuitively without feeling lost

You want to create with mixed media but don’t know where to begin

You love painting but struggle with finishing your work

You want to improve your composition and color sense in any medium

You want to connect your work with meaning—and with others

Get Full Access to Confident Abstracts

Unlock my complete abstract painting process—built on 15+ years of professional experience, and made for artists who are ready to create with confidence, clarity, and freedom.

36+ hours of high quality video

4 modules covering composition, color, 5 full painting processes, and presentation

Lifetime access—you can revisit any time

Tool & material guides included

$450 USD

Join Confident Abstracts

Get Full Access to Confident Abstracts

Unlock my complete abstract painting process—built on 15+ years of professional experience, and made for artists who are ready to create with confidence, clarity, and freedom.

36+ hours of high quality video

4 modules covering composition, color, 5 full painting processes, and presentation

Lifetime access—you can revisit any time

Tool & material guides included

$450 USD

Join Confident Abstracts

Why This Course is Different

No time-lapse. 

See every decision as it happens.

Combines intuitive art 

with classical structure and process.

Built from years of study in both traditional and contemporary art.

Shows real blocks and struggles, not just highlights and wins.

Turns complex ideas into digestible, easy to follow steps.

Created from the heart—for artists who need both skill and courage.

No time-lapse. 

See every decision as it happens.

Combines intuitive art 

with classical structure and process.

Built from years of study in both traditional and contemporary art.

Shows real blocks and struggles, not just highlights and wins.

Turns complex ideas into digestible, easy to follow steps.

Created from the heart—for artists who need both skill and courage.

Get My Full Process

From foundational knowledge and initial ideation, to execution and final touches - Learn to create beautiful abstract work, all in one course. Here's what you'll create in Module 2 alone:

From foundational knowledge and initial ideation, to execution and final touches - Learn to create beautiful abstract work, all in one course. 

Here's what you'll create in Module 2 alone:

Painting 1: Gather Inspiration to Ideate Your Perfect Composition

Painting 2: Turn a Landscape into Abstract Art

Painting 2: Turn a Landscape into Abstract Art

Painting 3: Create a Fully Intuitive Painting with no Point of Reference

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March 2026 Course Update: 
Get 2 More Full Painting Processes 

Painting 4: Create a Framework-led Painting Fully in Acrylic

Painting 5: Create a Framework-led Painting starting with Esther's Color Patches Technique

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Now Fully Subtitled in Multiple Languages

Full List of Currently Available Languages

German, Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese.

 

Want subtitles in your language? Please reach out at hello@estherfranchuk.com.

Now Fully Subtitled in Multiple Languages

Full List of Currently Available Languages

German, Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese.

 

Want subtitles in your language? Please reach out at hello@estherfranchuk.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What supplies do I need?

You’ll get access to a detailed supplies list and behind-the-scenes videos showing everything I use in my own studio. These include the specific mediums, tools, and brands that help me create my signature textures and visual effects. I also include tips on how to substitute materials, so you can work with what you already have or adapt based on your preferences and budget.

 

Many of the exercises—especially in Module 1—can be done with any paint medium you currently use, whether that’s acrylic, watercolor, gouache, or oil. You don’t need every single supply I use to get results. You’re welcome to watch the full supplies overview before you begin to decide what resonates with your own practice. There’s even a bonus lesson on how to make your own collage papers if you prefer DIY to buying!

Can I take this if I work in watercolor or gouache?

Yes! While the full painting demos in Module 2 focus on canvas-based mixed media and oil techniques, the foundational work in Module 1 is fully adaptable to watercolor, gouache, and other mediums.

 

You’ll get deep insights into color, composition, and visual storytelling that translate across all mediums. The course is designed to help you strengthen your eye and voice—not to copy my process. You can apply the principles and exercises to your sketchbook, paper works, or even develop your own process inspired by what you learn.

How long do I have access?

You get lifetime access. You can move through the lessons at your own pace, revisit videos anytime, and take as long as you need to complete the exercises or paintings.

Is it beginner-friendly?

Yes. The course is designed to support artists at any level. Module 1 breaks down essential concepts like composition and color into approachable, practical exercises. You don’t need prior training—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

 

Everything I teach is rooted in years of formal art education, but it’s distilled into tools and ideas you can actually use—without overwhelming theory. You’ll build confidence in both your skills and your intuition.

What if I’ve been painting for years—will it still help me?

Absolutely. If you have an established art practice, this course will deepen and refresh your understanding of abstract composition, color relationships, layering, and mixed media techniques. I bring a wide perspective—from classical to contemporary art, across various mediums—and I share unique approaches that have evolved over years of professional work.

Is the course available in other languages?

Yes, subtitles are currently available in German, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese and Traditional Chinese. If you'd like to have subtitles in your language, please contact hello@estherfranchuk.com and we'll make it happen.

Will there be any discounts?

Confident Abstracts is always offered at the lowest price possible - it's been created over a 10 month period and we've poured countless of hours into it. It's already a steal! ;) As we are planing to add additional lessons to the course, its price will raise in the future. If you'd like to receive those upcoming updates for free, then now is the best time to enroll. Every future addition to the course is included in the current price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What supplies do I need?

You’ll get access to a detailed supplies list and behind-the-scenes videos showing everything I use in my own studio. These include the specific mediums, tools, and brands that help me create my signature textures and visual effects. I also include tips on how to substitute materials, so you can work with what you already have or adapt based on your preferences and budget.

 

Many of the exercises—especially in Module 1—can be done with any paint medium you currently use, whether that’s acrylic, watercolor, gouache, or oil. You don’t need every single supply I use to get results. You’re welcome to watch the full supplies overview before you begin to decide what resonates with your own practice. There’s even a bonus lesson on how to make your own collage papers if you prefer DIY to buying!

Can I take this if I work in watercolor or gouache?

Yes! While the full painting demos in Module 2 focus on canvas-based mixed media and oil techniques, the foundational work in Module 1 is fully adaptable to watercolor, gouache, and other mediums.

 

You’ll get deep insights into color, composition, and visual storytelling that translate across all mediums. The course is designed to help you strengthen your eye and voice—not to copy my process. You can apply the principles and exercises to your sketchbook, paper works, or even develop your own process inspired by what you learn.

How long do I have access?

You get lifetime access. You can move through the lessons at your own pace, revisit videos anytime, and take as long as you need to complete the exercises or paintings.

Is it beginner-friendly?

Yes. The course is designed to support artists at any level. Module 1 breaks down essential concepts like composition and color into approachable, practical exercises. You don’t need prior training—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

 

Everything I teach is rooted in years of formal art education, but it’s distilled into tools and ideas you can actually use—without overwhelming theory. You’ll build confidence in both your skills and your intuition.

What if I’ve been painting for years—will it still help me?

Absolutely. If you have an established art practice, this course will deepen and refresh your understanding of abstract composition, color relationships, layering, and mixed media techniques. I bring a wide perspective—from classical to contemporary art, across various mediums—and I share unique approaches that have evolved over years of professional work.

Is the course available in other languages?

Yes, subtitles are currently available in German, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese and Traditional Chinese. If you'd like to have subtitles in your language, please contact hello@estherfranchuk.com and we'll make it happen.

Will there be any discounts?

Confident Abstracts is always offered at the lowest price possible - it's been created over a 10 month period and we've poured countless of hours into it. It's already a steal! ;) As we are planing to add additional lessons to the course, its price will raise in the future. If you'd like to receive those upcoming updates for free, then now is the best time to enroll. Every future addition to the course is included in the current price.

Join Confident Abstracts Now

36+ hours of high quality video

4 modules covering composition, color, 5 full painting processes, and presentation

Lifetime access—you can revisit any time

Tool & material guides included

$450 USD

Enroll Now

Join Confident Abstracts Now

36+ hours of high quality video

4 modules covering composition, color, 5 full painting processes, and presentation

Lifetime access—you can revisit any time

Tool & material guides included

$450 USD

Join Confident Abstracts