Let me help you discover the confidence and joy that comes from creating beautiful paintings with simple, step-by-step guidance.
Because painting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about enjoying the process.
Let’s Create Together
Years ago, I attended my very first paint party and walked away amazed by what I had created simply by following step-by-step instructions. That experience completely changed the way I looked at painting and sparked a passion that’s now become Happy Cloud Art Studio.
Today, I help women discover the joy of painting through in-person events, online tutorials, and my Creative Circle membership. My goal isn’t just to teach painting techniques, it’s to help women relax, build confidence, and create paintings they’re proud of.
It’s about giving yourself permission to stop worrying and simply enjoy creating.
Less overthinking.
More painting.
Join me at an in-person workshop, paint regularly as part of the Creative Circle, or simply purchase one tutorial to try at home.
Local workshops and events
Relax, have fun, and discover what you're capable of creating. I'll guide you step by step so you can leave feeling proud, confident, and amazed by what you made.
Come as you are. Leave with a painting you didn’t know you could create.
Find My Next Workshop
Make painting a regular part of your life while building confidence alongside a supportive community. New projects, live paint-alongs, and plenty of encouragement will keep you creating and enjoying the process, all from the comfort of your home.
See What's Inside
See a painting you love? Choose just that tutorial and paint whenever you're ready. No membership or ongoing commitment—just simple, step-by-step guidance you can enjoy at home.
Pick Your Painting
Want to give painting a try?
Never painted before? No problem. I’ll guide you through this Butterfly painting one simple step at a time, with everything you need to make getting started easy.
GET THE FREE TUTORIAL
I've been to several wine and canvas events, but Nelli's events are my favorite! Her instruction is for people who have an interest in learning real techniques in order to take home a painting one can be proud of. Her focus on education is what makes these events stand a step above the rest, but they are also a lot of fun! They gave me something to look forward to, and I always left feeling like I had learned something.
Karla Miller
All my life I believed I had no aptitude for drawing/painting. Nelli Forras was the one who made me believe otherwise. Her passion and enthusiasm was so inspiring that I decided to come to her class and give it a try - and ever since then painting became my passion, too! She is a kind and supportive teacher, who helps you open up by providing a safe, comfortable and friendly environment during her classes, and more importantly who lets you be who you are and express your inner self on the canvas in all your uniqueness and creativity. Don't miss your chance to discover a new angle to yourself and to get to know Nelli! I miss her dearly!
Yana Becerra
Where do I even begin to explain the amount of talent and patience that Nelli has?! Nelli is an amazing artist who really gets down and helps her students learn how to paint. All of her classes have been extremely fun and I've actually produced some amazing paintings that I'm proud of. I'm even lucky enough to own one of her paintings. You will not be disappointed in using Happy Cloud Art Studio.
Jennifer Carr
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