"My art will NEVER be good enough!"
What if you could ...
TRUST your design decisions,
LOSE your FEAR of rejection,
CREATE your art with a UNIQUE, CLEAR, and
CONFIDENT VOICE !?!
You absolutely CAN create unique art with YOUR VOICE!
You absolutely CAN learn and grow from every work you create!
- What if I don't have the talent to be an artist?
- What if my art isn't original and never stands out?
- I don't know what my style is.
- I don't think I can take the judgment of a critique.
- Talent isn't magic, it is grown through intentional practice!
- Nobody can make the work that comes from your unique experiences.
- You don't develop an artist's voice without making LOTS of art!
- Learn an objective analysis process that provides useful feedback.
I want to have more in-depth knowledge as to what makes an art piece work and why.
This will help me understand why some pieces work and others just fall flat or seem off.
-Deanna Rankin
Level 1
On-Demand Course
& Community
Study the elements and principles of art.
Master the visual language of art to create with clarity and intention.
Speak confidently about design and composition with ease and understanding.
Learn why certain design choices succeed and how to make them work for you.
Unlock your creative potential: this course is for all skill levels and any medium.
This isn't about technique; it's about learning the "why" behind your art.
- Immediate access to 67 comprehensive lessons exploring the function and meaning of the elements and principles of art.
- Join a safe and supportive community discussion feed where you can connect, share, and grow with like-minded artists.
- Participate in monthly open work sessions via Zoom, providing time to create, share, and stay motivated.
- Engage in monthly live critique sessions, where you’ll receive constructive feedback to refine your work and deepen your understanding.
- Inspire creativity with weekly Start Your Art prompts, designed to help you loosen up, experiment, and play.
- Learn from weekly art history prompts, showcasing how renowned artists use the elements and principles of art in their work.
- Sharpen your vision with weekly observation prompts, encouraging you to focus on how the elements and principles appear in the world around you.
Level 2
Course & Community
Join a Working Artist Group
Work with Lyric in a small working groups.
Connect with a small group of up to 6 artists, guided closely by Lyric.
Build confidence in your unique artistic voice.
Set achievable goals and stay accountable to them.
Receive honest, constructive feedback in a safe and supportive space.
Grow your vision through vibrant group discussions and active participation.
Stay connected and supported with your peers.
- Join a small working artist group with a private discussion space in our community platform for ongoing support and connection.
- Start strong with a guided goal-setting session—Lyric will work with your group in your first meeting to define your artistic path and create progress-tracking documents.
- Engage in quarterly Focus exercises led by Lyric, designed to clarify your vision, set intentions, and keep you moving forward.
- Get direct guidance in live critique sessions—Lyric will lead three small-group critiques in your first three months to help you refine your work with practical, constructive feedback.
- Check in on your progress—Near the end of each quarter, Lyric will meet with your group to assess goals, provide coaching, and plan next steps.
- Continue meeting with your artist group—Lyric will help organize your group and set you up to meet via Zoom at least twice per month. Your group will stay together for as long as you want, remaining part of the Lyric.Art community indefinitely.
REGISTRATION CLOSES IN...
WHAT VISION & VOICE ARTISTS EXPERIENCE...
I cannot stress enough how much I use the course material in my thinking, observation and designing.
I am not a prolific producer but I have fun everyday doing something in my studio. I would not have if I had not taken the course. I pushed myself to join two fiber art groups..one local and one for western Canada…and I am working my way up to being confident enough to enter one of their challenges.
I love the feeling that I have finally found my tribe. I highly recommend your course to anyone interested in exploring their creativity whether it be fiber art or some other medium.
My favourite part of the course was the chats with artists and the ability to be in a small group …that is when I recognized the need for community of like minded people who support each other in their art growth.
Cheers Kari Elliott
Find Your Voice - working artist group member, Martha Turner
Due to your prodding in our “Find your Voice” working artist group I documented my quilt making.
Last year I made 51 quilts...
and sold 41!
I INVITE YOU TO JOIN ME IF ...
You feel inadequate and aren't sure you have what it takes to be a "real" artist.
- You doubt your creative voice and vision.
- You feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward.
- You're afraid to take the next step, fearing mistakes and failure.
- You want to be part of a supportive community of fellow artists.
Your Vision, Your Voice is right for you if...
- You’re a passionate artist who struggles to articulate your vision and feels stuck in your creative process.
- You long to create meaningful work but doubt whether your art reflects your true voice.
- You’re ready to move past fear and hesitation to create with clarity and confidence.
BUT WHAT IF ...
I'm not good enough yet to join a community of artists?
How do you learn to swim without getting in the water?
This course teaches you about the design and composition from the ground up.
Even art school graduates say Lyric's way of presenting the elements and principles of art
helps them understand design and composition better than they ever have before.
The working artist groups are geared towards mixed level artists
and are one of the most supportive environments you will ever experience.
I don’t have time to commit to a course?
Growth doesn't require a massive, uninterrupted effort.
Consistency beats perfection - missed days don't erase progress.
You can learn at your own pace with this Lifetime Access* course.
You can choose to dive in and do every exercise or simply skim and observe.
All live content is recorded.
I don't want to waste money on something I'm not good at yet.
You can't get good at art without creating art - and LEARNING from it.
Art is one of the most important things to the wellbeing of humanity.
We have payment plans. You can access the course for as little as $145 right now.
Have you looked at college costs lately? This course gives you access to expert feedback, knowledge, and support.
The investment you will make in your art will pay off in the clarity, confidence, and skills you gain.
I don’t think I’m ready to share my work or be judged?
That's some serious self-imposed gatekeeping there my friend.
Our critique process is designed to help you see your work
in a new light and grow at your own pace in an emotionally safe environment.
We purposefully learn objective observation and conversation skills.
CURRENT VISION & VOICE ARTISTS SAY.....
Working through Lyric's "Focus Your Vision/Find Your Voice" course has changed how I approach my art. Taking the time to explore the elements and principles of art helped me see how each impacted a composition. The exercises and 'make bad art' prompts gave me the opportunity to put the lessons to work in a fun way. Looking at work from other artists (in various mediums) further illustrated how the elements/principles can be used.
In the past, while working on a piece, I would get stuck and not know what the problem was or how to fix it. Critiquing a piece based on the elements/principles showed me where the piece did and didn't work, and gave me ideas for continuing. Learning the process of how to work through a critique took the fear out of it, and I looked forward to hearing how others in the group saw my work.
The Working Artist Group have become wonderful friends to share the journey with, while continuing to practice what we learned. All of the pieces of this course have taught me how to look and see in a different way.
Linda Hughes
Find Your Voice
working artist group
Lyric's exercises are challenging. They force me to really think about what I am doing. The whole experience has engendered artistic growth and deeper understanding. It has changed the way I see the world around me.
The month I studied Color I suddenly began noticing the colors of all the new cars. When I view public artwork I now evaluate it in terms of Focal Point. I see the item as more than just a pretty picture on the wall.
Sincerely, Linda L.
Your Guide: Lyric Montgomery Kinard
Artist, Author, Award-Winning Educator
am on a mission to help YOU uncover your unique vision and voice as an artist. Whether you’ve never taken an art class or have been told you aren’t creative, I’m here to help you move past fear and doubt. With the right guidance and a willingness to explore, you can become the confident, intentional artist you’ve always dreamed of being.
As an award-winning quilt artist, I’ve spent years transforming fabric into art in my studio and helping hesitant creatives transform into empowered artists in the classroom. My teaching is rooted in playful exploration and practical learning, creating a safe space where students can discover, experiment, and grow.
One of my greatest joys is witnessing that moment when a student realizes that their creative spark is real—and that they have the power to fan it into a steady flame. I don’t just teach techniques; I teach artists how to think, analyze, and trust their creative instincts. In the Focus Your Vision course, I bring together years of experience teaching the elements and principles of art, combined with personal exercises and community support, to help artists like you find clarity and confidence in your work.
Got Questions?
Is it worth the investment?
The Focus Your Vision course is permanent access, and the equivalent of a full year of basic design. At our local state university that would cost you over $9,000.00. Let me ask you this. Is having confidence in your understanding of compositions and confidence in your ability to trust your own design decisions worth it?
The Find Your Voice working artist groups are simply invaluable. Working closely with Lyric for your first three months of the program will set you on a path to achieving your dreams. Being part of an ongoing group of peers who UNDERSTAND, who are trained in Lyric's proven critique process, in a safe and supportive environment, cannot be measured in dollar amounts.
Permanent Access* (for the life of the platform - nobody lives forever)
Nobody lives forever. The reality is that you have access for as long as Lyric continues to teach! Legally I have to say that you are guaranteed access for one year.
What if it doesn't work out?
I have never had a disappointed student so I am confident in saying that if after spending a few months in the course you aren't satisfied with the content I will fully refund your investment. If something truly isn't working for you, talk to me and we will figure it out. I fully understand that "life" gets in the way and if you are in the Find Your Voice working artist group and a true emergency makes it impossible for you to participate.
