Artists Rising Creativity Retreats

Creative retreats, painting vacations & art getaways

Kim Myers Smith 2026

Kim Myers Smith

August 23 - 28, 2026

Painting Inspired Florals

Medium: Oil Paint
Level: All Levels
Location: Studio
Status:
Open for Registration

Kim Myers Smith 2026
Artists Rising Creativity Retreats

Rates & Enrollment

Deposit is $450
Day Student Tuition: $1144 
Inn-Stay Package*: $2,380 - $3,220

*Your Inn-Stay Retreat Package includes:
Workshop Tuition, lodging, dinner 2 nights (welcome and farewell), breakfast and lunch each day, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer. 

For your independent dinners, there are many restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines and price points, within comfortable walking distance of the Inn, plus Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s.

You can choose a room to yourself (single occupancy) or double your fun, bring a friend and split a room (double occupancy). 

To learn more about your options or to register, click the Register Now button.

Kim Myers Smith 2026

About This Workshop

Painting Inspired Florals

Join artist Kim Smith for a joyful week of creativity, where participants will explore the beauty of floral painting. With all supplies provided, students can simply arrive ready to paint and play. Using photos as inspiration, Kim will guide the group in creating expressive oil paintings that capture the freshness and spontaneity of flowers.

Throughout the retreat, Kim will demonstrate essential skills such as underpainting, working with transparent vs. opaque colors, building a strong palette, and color mixing techniques. Her teaching style encourages freedom, confidence, and play — reminding students that painting should always be fun.

No prior experience is needed, and participants will be supported every step of the way in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Open to ages 18+.

Kim Myers Smith 2026

About Kim Myers Smith

I’m most at home when I’m standing at the easel, letting vibrant colors flow from my brush as the morning light fills my studio. Years ago, while juggling a business and raising a family, I discovered that waking up before the sun gave me a magical pocket of time to paint — and once I started, I couldn’t stop. Now, creating almost daily has become a joyful rhythm I can’t imagine living without.

The lush countryside of my hometown is my constant source of inspiration. A bouquet from the farmers market, a quirky little bird in the yard, a beloved pet, holiday traditions, or even a plate of sweet treats on the counter can spark a new idea. I love capturing these everyday moments and wrapping them up on canvas like little gifts of joy.

My style blends intention with intuition. Over time, my canvases have grown cleaner, my colors brighter, and my compositions more simplified. With a background in commercial art, my work carries a touch of illustration’s hand-crafted geometry, while still embracing the buttery, unpredictable magic of oil paint as colors mix and dance together.

Equally important to me is sharing the journey. Through my online community, I encourage others to find inspiration, even in the busiest of days. I believe creativity doesn’t wait for the “perfect” moment — it blooms when you give yourself permission to just begin.

At the heart of it all, my goal is simple: to create little bits of happiness every day. Through my paintings, I get to spread joy, peace, and a hint of whimsy to homes and hearts around the world.

Will I receive a confirmation in the email?

You will receive email confirmations when you sign up and when any payments are made,
and a Welcome email from us in the week or two before the retreat begins.

$450 deposit is due at the time of registration.

Pay in Full at time of registration and save $100 (does not apply to Day Student package)

Please read the full payment schedule and cancellation policy HERE

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