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**Outline: The Black Cat's Artistic Circle: Nine Lives Before Next Transform**

**Introduction to the Black Cat's Artistic Circle**  

Overview of the concept  

 The value of a sketchbook free from judgement

 Personal growth through each circle of a project

Purpose of the framework  

 Finding answers and allowing oneself to be in beginner stage (even if you've been painting for years)

To encourage exploration, experimentation, and adaptation in art-making.

**The Nine Lives Explained**  

Life One: The Seed of Inspiration  

 Find the soul in what you do

 Collecting inspirations

Life Two: Exploration of Mediums  

 Embrace a vision

 Defining success 

Life Three: Self-Reflection and Introspection  

 How to be open for the unexpected

 How to convey emotions

Life Four: Community and Collaboration  

 Daring to show your artwork 

 How to give feedback without negativity

Life Five: Embracing Failure  

 Daring to take risks

 Grow by surprise 

Life Six: Re-evaluation of Artistic Goals  

 Learning by mistakes

 Finding the flow

Life Seven: Innovation and Experimentation  

 Learning the craft, mastering techniques

 Being able to repeat what you did

Life Eight: Audience and Impact  

 Assessing your work and get feedback

 Preparing to show

Life Nine: The Cycle of Transformation  

 Introspection and retrospection. What have you done, what would you like to do next. After rest and celebration

Preparing for the next phase of creative evolution.

**Practical Applications of the Artistic Circle**  

Creating a Personal Artistic Map  

Workshops and Group Activities  

Designing workshops around each "life."  

Continuous Learning and Adaptation  

Resources for ongoing artistic development (books, courses, communities).

This outline serves as a foundation for creating engaging and informative content that can be expanded into textbooks, online courses, or lecture notes for artists seeking to enhance their practice through the metaphor of the Black Cat's artistic circle.

The Black Cat's artistic circle: nine lives before next transform 

First video and guide on how to use sketchbook raw and for idea collection.

Course Structure Outline

The Black Cat’s Artistic Circle: Nine lives before the next transformation

Module 1: the awakening: Discover My Artistic Soul 

Help to find a project worth exploring and identify themes or subjects that deeply connect. Deep dive in the sketchbook together with a memory box.

Focus: Who am I as an artist? What drives my art?


Module 2: The Vision: crafting my artistic future

 Focus: what do I want my artistic life to look like? What are my goals? How do I know how I will succeed in this course?

Encourage experimentation with colours and compositions to find an emotional or aesthetic response. What emotions do I want to convey?


Module 3: Weaving threads and coherence

Identifying the story and finding recurring themes in my work. How do I build cohesive body of art?


Module 4: the craft, Mastering Techniques

How to refine the techniques required to fully express my creative ideas. How do I overcome the technical challenges?


Module 5: Finding the Rhythm

Develop a steady creative flow and rhythm in the studio practice. How do I build a consistent, joyful studio routine?


Module 6: The Edge: pushing beyond Comfort Zones

Taking Risks. How do I push my work beyond what I'm used to? How do I evolve as an artist?

Interactive challenge: Do something uncomfortable in the studio.

Live workshop where participants share their risk-taking experiences.


Module 7: The Mirror: Reflection and Feedback

Reflect on their progress and gather external feedback for growth. How do I evaluate my work honestly? How do I grow from feedback?


Module 8: The Harvest: Completing the Body of Work

Complete the project and prepare it for presentation.

How do I know when my work is complete? How do I celebrate my attic achievement?

Video on final touches, finishing techniques, and preparing work for the audience.

One-on-one feedback session with Martina.


Module 9: The Renewal, Starting Anew

Reflect on the entire process and consider what comes next for future projects.

Focus: How do I rest, renew and prepare for my next creative circle? 

Nine is the beginning of one…

Video on the cyclical nature of creativity and how to transition to the next phase.

Group discussion: What did you learn, and where do you go from here?

Graduation ceremony (virtual or in-person option), celebrating the completion.

Live Q&A Sessions: Monthly opportunities to ask questions and get direct feedback.

Private Community Forum: Ongoing support, idea sharing, and peer feedback.

Workbooks for Every Module: Actionable steps and prompts for reflection and project development.

BETA course £750 starts 11 Nov for 5 weeks.

Then, five weeks off. 

Then a new course in January for seven weeks. People who did the course now in November will be offered BETA price again for the course in 2025.

Non BETA cost in January: £1250


Art has long served as both a reflection of the human experience and a catalyst for personal transformation. In this evolving landscape of creativity, the metaphor of the "Black Cat's Artistic Circle" emerges as a compelling framework for artists seeking to explore the depths of their practice while navigating the complexities of inspiration and self-discovery. This course delves into the nine distinct lives of the black cat, each symbolizing a crucial phase in the artistic journey. By embracing these phases, participants will uncover the profound value of exploration, experimentation, and adaptation, allowing them to transcend conventional boundaries and embrace their unique artistic voice.

At the heart of this course lies the belief that every artist, regardless of experience, can benefit from a sketchbook free from judgment—a sanctuary for ideas to flourish without the constraints of expectation. By fostering an environment of personal growth through iterative cycles, artists will learn to appreciate the intricate process of creation, not merely as a means to an end, but as a vital journey of introspection and evolution. Each "life" within the artistic circle offers a roadmap for understanding the underlying motivations that drive creativity, encouraging participants to embrace failure as a stepping stone to innovation and to find strength in vulnerability. Ultimately, the Black Cat's Artistic Circle invites artists to celebrate their craft while preparing for the inevitable transformations that accompany a lifetime of artistic exploration.