Before we start to paint, I want to thank you for joining me today!

Your project today will be creating a steaming coffee cup painting using only coffee and water on paper.

In the Resources section, you’ll find my finished painting for reference, along with a pencil sketch you can trace to help you begin. You’re welcome to follow my demonstration step by step, or choose your own subject—your creativity leads the way!

The reference photo I used comes from a Pinterest board I curated specifically for this class: https://pin.it/19CgLxxdu

It includes a collection of images featuring steaming cups in the contrast light to spark your inspiration. Some photos link directly to royalty-free sources like Pexels, while others belong to their creators and should not be copied exactly. For this reason, all images provided (including those on Pinterest) are meant for inspiration only.

Use them to capture mood, light, color, or individual elements. Feel free to adjust the composition, shift the palette, change shapes, or rearrange elements so that your artwork becomes a true personal interpretation.

It’s a great pleasure for me to give my students feedback, so after you put so much effort in your artwork why not share it? You can do it by taking a photo of your painting and share it in the student project gallery under the Project and Resources tab.

I’d love to hear all about your painting process, if you had any difficulties or what was the most enjoyable part of the painting process.

Upload your artwork by clicking "Add project" on the Projects & Resources tab.

Step 1: Upload a cover image, it can be your artwork photo, but it will be cropped. No worries, you can upload a full photo further.

Step 2: Share your thoughts about the class or/and your painting process.

Step 3: Under the field, where you write, you can find 3 small icons. Click on the first one - Image and upload your artwork. You can see your photo appearing under your text.

Step 4: Scroll to the top and click on the green button “Publish” to share your project.

If you have any struggles or questions during the class please start a discussion and I will be sure to answer your questions.

I highly encourage you to explore the work of the other students in the student project gallery. Viewing other creations can be truly inspiring and also to receive support can be incredibly reassuring, therefore please consider engaging by liking and leaving comments on each other's projects.

Barbara Knoll

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