Coming Soon:
Painting of the Month Club
You don’t have to be in Barcelona
to paint with us anymore
Now you can paint and learn with Bruce anytime, anywhere
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Since 2017, we’ve helped thousands of people discover they actually can paint, with clear instruction, beautiful results, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe.
Now we’re bringing that experience online with the
Arte Bar Painting of the Month Club
Every month, Bruce will guide you through one of our paintings.
You will learn:
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Techniques like blending, brush control, shadow and light,
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composition, and color mixing
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Painting skills you can actually build on
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Methods you can use again and again
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Step-by-step instruction that teaches you how, not just what
No experience? No problem.
All you need is a bit of time, some basic supplies, and a place to paint.
We’re opening soon - if you join the waitlist, you’ll get:
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A free preview class to try before launch
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Early access before we go public
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A special founder offer just for first members
👇 Get on the list — we’ll email you as soon as it’s live.
🎨 Suggested Art Materials (But Feel Free to Adapt). No need to invest heavily upfront. If you're new to painting, inexpensive supplies are totally fine to start with. ✅ You can paint on: Watercolor paper Canvas Canvas panels Cardboard ✅ Brushes (you don’t need all of these — just a few basics): 1"–1.5" flat brush 1/4"–3/8" flat brush Small round detail brush Optional: 3/8" angled brush ✅ Paint: Acrylic (recommended) Watercolor Gouache ✅ Other supplies: Water jar Sponge or rag for cleaning your brush during the lesson Plate, paper plate, acrylic palette, or paper palette We include a supply list with every video, plus links for visual reference.
As a member of the Painting of the Month Club, you’ll receive:
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A complete video lesson guiding you through the featured painting, from start to finish.
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A detailed materials list with suggested paint colors, brushes, and supplies, plus links for where to buy them online if needed.
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A space to ask questions, share your progress, and connect with others inside our private community.
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Unlimited access to all previous painting lessons.
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Live Q&As and 1 live painting lesson with Bruce once a month.
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Short bonus videos with tips, techniques, and troubleshooting.
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Join for as long as you like — there’s no commitment, no pressure, and you can cancel anytime.
🖥️ All you need is a device, internet connection and some basic art supplies. You’ll get access through your member login and can watch anytime, at your own pace.
Meet Bruce - Artist, Founder of Arte Bar, and your Painting Instructor
(And why this isn’t just another monthly painting club)
Who We Are
(And why this isn’t just another monthly painting club)
We’re Alisa and Bruce, husband and wife of 30 years. In 2017, we moved to Barcelona Spain and opened Arte Bar — the first paint and wine studio of its kind in Spain. What started as an idea to make painting more fun and approachable has been our passion and focus.
But our story goes back further than that.
In 1999, we opened Art Works, a fine art school in Los Angeles, California where we taught the fundamentals of painting and drawing to kids ages 6 to 17. We ran it for 10 years, helping hundreds of young artists build skills and confidence through hands-on teaching and strong foundational techniques.
Then in 2010 we moved to southwest France and started Raison d’Art, a fine art summer camp for teens in southwest France. We operated Raison d'Art until 2017.
In 2017, we decided it was time for a new chapter. We moved to Barcelona and opened Arte Bar, bringing with us everything we’d learned over 17 years — a love for art, top notch instruction, excellent customer service, and a commitment to creating an experience people genuinely enjoy and remember.
Then came lockdown in 2020. For three months, our studio was closed, so we moved everything online — and people from all over the world joined us from their kitchens, patios, and living rooms.
When the world opened back up, we paused the online classes. But now, we’re realizing something: People still want to learn. They just want to do it on their own time, in their own space.
So now, we’re bringing it back with our Painting of the Month Club — a painting class when it works for you, wherever you are, with the same care, guidance, experience and encouraging teaching style we’re known for at Arte Bar.
What It’s Like to Learn with Me
Most people who take my classes have never painted before. The first thing they usually say is, “I don’t think I can do this.”
But after a few hours, they’ve created something they’re genuinely proud of and they’re already asking what we’re painting next.
I've mastered the art of simplifying things in a clear, approachable, and engaging way. I'll walk you through each step, offering guidance while leaving room for you to add your own personal touch and make your painting your own.
This isn’t a quick YouTube tutorial, these are real classes, filmed at our studio, where I take you through the entire painting from start to finish. You can go at your own pace, and you’ll get tips and techniques along the way to help you grow.
"I was nervous because I’d never painted before, but Bruce made it feel totally doable. I was shocked by how good my painting turned out.”— Marta, Barcelona
You don’t need experience, just a willingness to try something new. It’s all broken down into simple,
easy-to-follow steps.
For me, painting has always been a way to slow down, focus on the present, and enjoy the process — and that’s what I hope this club becomes for you, too. - Bruce
We're Launching Soon
Only $25.00/month or 25.00€/month if you're in Europe
Want to be first in line?
Join the Waitlist Now
We’d love to have you with us from day one. Join the waitlist to be notified the moment we launch — and get early access to secure your lifetime discount.
Every month, you’ll get a carefully chosen painting lesson from our private Arte Bar collection (a different painting each month), taught step-by-step by Bruce, owner of Arte Bar and a professional artist with over 25 years of experience teaching painting and drawing.
These featured lessons are only available to Painting of the Month Club members. They are not posted publicly.
A new lesson drops on the 1st of each month, and once it’s released, it’s yours to keep. You’ll have lifetime access as long as your membership stays active, and can revisit each video whenever you want.
Only $25.00/month or 25.00€/month if you're in Europe
Included in your monthly subscription:
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A complete video lesson guiding you through the featured painting, from start to finish.
A detailed materials list with suggested paint colors, brushes, and supplies, plus links for where to buy them online if needed.
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A space to ask questions, share your progress, and connect with others inside our private community.
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Unlimited access to all previous painting lessons.
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Live Q&As and 1 live painting lesson with Bruce once a month.
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Short bonus videos with tips, techniques, and troubleshooting.
Want early access and a special monthly price for life?
Only the first 100 people on the waitlist will have access to our lifetime discount, but you’ll need to sign up when we launch to claim your spot.
👇 Join the waitlist now and we’ll email you the moment we go live.
No spam, just painting. We’ll email you the moment we launch so you can grab your spot in the monthly painting club with your lifetime discount.
If you have any questions before signing up, just email us at info@artebar.es and Alisa will get right back to you.