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…
Free Creative Opportunity
Life Book 2023 Taster Sessions Start 9/26/2023 I have been a big fan of Tamara LaPorte and her art. She graciously shares free taster sessions to allow interested parties to try out some of the work by artists teaching in the course who will go deeper if you purchase the year-long course. What To Expect…
Decide to Move! One cannot easily be a wandering vagabond when tied to a house. Put your house on the market and watch it sell quicker than you thought! Our new home won’t be ready for several months so anything we wanted to keep would have to be stored. See my previous post about creativity…
This week I taught a class at our Evergreen Arts monthly meeting. The topic was collage, specifically SoulCollage® although I did introduce and share many of my collage practices. What is SoulCollage®? SoulCollage® is a unique blend of spiritual practice and the fun of collage. It is an intuitive collage process created by Seena Frost that is easy for anyone…
Last week I managed to complete four of the “taster” lessons from Tamara LaPorte’s Kaleidoscope session. T tried to choose lessons that used a medium I wasn’t comfortable using or a subject that I don’t typically draw/paint. Two of the subjects were portraits and those I tend to lean towards, but the medium was different…
After writing the Morning Pages and finishing my coffee (yum!), I typically allot some time to review new emails and clean up my inbox. If anything requires immediate attention, I get it out of the way to free up the rest of the day. Then I decide where I’ll spend some time being creative. I…
