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…
I have always been interested in mosaics and an opportunity came up with a Groupon special. My new friends Dixi (from Dallas as she describes herself) and Judy (from Washington) signed up for the class. Judy couldn’t make it as she hurt her back, but Dixi and I braved the heat to head to downtown…
Portrait drawing on an altered book
Three different paintings of fireworks
I made fun art in my studio this week with some works I did I call “Feathers and Fun.” I have some UFOs (Unfinished Objects) taking up space that worked on to clear up for my next project. I also did a couple of fun mini lessons from the Taster Sessions generously provided by Tamara…
Watercolor self-portrait
Self-portrait using image tranfer
Rocks engraved with a quote from Frank Lloyd Wright
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…
Self-portrait collage
