In the Studio – Wonky Portrait, UFOs, and a Duck
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In the Studio – Wonky Portrait, UFOs, and a Duck

This week I will share the results of my efforts in creating a wonky portrait, a UFO (unfinished object), and a duck! In addition to taking the Kaleidoscope 2023 course starting in August, I decided to sign up for Milan Art Institute’s Mastery Program. It claims to be able to turn someone (me) into a…

Using Triadic and Complimentary Colors in the Studio
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Using Triadic and Complimentary Colors in the Studio

Being an overachiever (hah!), I finished the August lessons from Kaleidoscope 2023 ahead of schedule. I did two mixed media paintings following the triadic color scheme. The triadic color scheme consists of three colors separated by three spaces on the color wheel. I then tried to do a 30-minute portrait using a complimentary color scheme…

Watercolor Week in the Studio
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Watercolor Week in the Studio

This week I dove into the Kaleidoscope 2023 lessons and actually created paintings! They were done primarily with watercolors. I have had a love/hate relationship with watercolors. I love the transparent effect they render. I love the fact that watercolors are easily transported and clean up with just soap and water. I also love that…

In My Studio This Week – How to Create a Bold Mixed-Media Portrait
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In My Studio This Week – How to Create a Bold Mixed-Media Portrait

This week I’m inviting you into my studio for a follow-up from my last post. This time I’m going to show you how to create a bold mixed media portrait. This version will use the self-portrait created last week to further explore color theory. 1. Gather your materials Use the same portrait you created last…

The Vagabond Artist is Almost Home – Travel and Art Journal Practices
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The Vagabond Artist is Almost Home – Travel and Art Journal Practices

This post serves as an update of my journey and how I’ve been able to incorporate travel and art journal practices while on the road. More Exploring of Oro Valley, Arizona Honey Bee Trail Within walking distance of our rental house is an amazing trail that winds through Honey Bee Canyon.  On one side of…

The Vagabond Artist On the Road – Portraits, Portraits, Portraits!
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The Vagabond Artist On the Road – Portraits, Portraits, Portraits!

As the Vagabond Artist on the Road, portraits were the ongoing theme this past week on the road. Last week was the second week of our travel and spent it in Sedona. I focused on making up lost time in the Milan Art Institute Program since I really couldn’t do much while on the road….

Happy Accidents in the Studio
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Happy Accidents in the Studio

Happy accidents happen! The sooner an artist can embrace their accidents, the sooner the artist will progress and find joy in whatever their art form. I share this to encourage anyone who has experienced making mistakes to work through them and sometimes the results were better than planned. As part of the Kaleidoscope 2023 curriculum,…

Mixed Media Portraits from Kaleidoscope Taster
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Mixed Media Portraits from Kaleidoscope Taster

I had shared earlier about the Kaleidoscope Taster sessions offered by Tamara LaPorte of Willowing Arts. I didn’t get through as many as I wanted before the initial session was closed. Then Tamara generously gave another 7 days of free taster sessions. Yay! I worked fast and furious over the weekend to get in as…