andrea garvey art
Find Your Joy
Through Art
This is your home for online art classes, sketchbook club, and art retreats for women craving a joyful life.
Hi there! I’m Andrea Garvey, artist,
retreat host, and Joy Whisperer
for those looking for a fresh spark in life.
More than anything else, I’m here to help you remember something beautiful…
You were made to create. Not for performance. Not for perfection.
But for yourself. For the nourishing dose of daily joy. For the thrill of color dancing across the page.
Through my online courses, Sketchbook Club, and joy-fueling retreats, I guide women back to their creativity, gently, playfully, and without judgment. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time in years or simply craving a place to breathe again, you belong here.
This is a space where art becomes oxygen, community feels like home, and joy becomes a way of life.
If your spirit is hungry for color, connection, and something that feels just for you, welcome.
You’re in the right place.
Escaping the Trap of Grayscale
Do you ever feel like you’ve maybe lost sight of your creative side? Does life feel kinda, well…blah, meh, or ‘whatever’?
I call that Living in Grayscale - and that’s where I lived for years!
Can I tell you a secret? You’re not alone. So many women our age connect with me every day. At workshops. In the comments section on Instagram. Right after saving my posts on Pinterest.
Guess what they all tell me? “Andrea, my life is good, even great, but it’s just… I don't know, something’s missing.” Sound familiar?
That’s life when you’re trapped in Grayscale. You have your routine. Life’s good, right? The bills are probably all paid (unless I missed one in the mail again!:). And that’s when you feel maybe a little guilty…
All your physical needs are met, but life feels a tad bland. How long has it been since you’ve done something ‘just for fun’? When was the last time you did something for yourself?
This is your chance to escape Grayscale and reignite your creativity through art!
Let’s sketch, paint, and help you reconnect
with the life you crave!
Whether you’re just starting your creative journey or ready to explore new techniques, these online art classes are designed to feel like a breath of fresh air. No pressure.
No perfection. Just playful discovery in a space that celebrates you.
From intuitive sketchbook habits to vibrant mixed media layers, every course helps you relax, experiment, and feel inspired—with easy-to-follow guidance and plenty of room for creative joy.
You don’t need to be an artist to make art.
All you need is to start.
Maybe you’re in a new chapter of life. Maybe you’re simply wanting a spark,
a lil’ jolt to kickstart your creativity.
This is your invitation to create joy together, loosen up a bit, and reconnect
with yourself, your love of life, and a supportive community that gets it.
Are you with me? Let’s do this!
Create Joy
Art Community
Join a vibrant, supportive space for artists, creatives, and joyful dabblers! Inside my private Facebook Group Create Joy Art Community, you’ll find inspiration, creative prompts, uplifting conversations, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my classes and retreats. It’s completely free—and it’s where creativity and connection come together. Come say hi and share what you’re working on!
The Creative
Sketchbook Club
Inside this welcoming membership, you’ll build a consistent sketchbook practice through live lessons, creative prompts, and community.
Each month brings new inspiration—whether it’s watercolor florals, travel sketching, or just mark-making. No pressure, no perfection—just encouragement! Perfect for beginners and creatives wanting more joy, confidence, and creative flow in their days.
Art Retreats
Step away from the noise and into a beautiful, inspiring space where you can create, connect, and just be. My art retreats are designed for women who have spent a lifetime caring for others and are ready to care for themselves. With every brushstroke, walk in nature, shared meal, and sketching session, you’ll reconnect with your creativity—and leave feeling lighter, inspired, and more you.
No art experience needed—just a willingness to play, explore, and be gently guided.