Why Art Journal?
I love to art journal, and to encourage others to art journal as well. The most frequent question that I get is, “what is an art journal FOR?” In a world driven by the lure of accomplishment and success, it … Continued
I love to art journal, and to encourage others to art journal as well. The most frequent question that I get is, “what is an art journal FOR?” In a world driven by the lure of accomplishment and success, it … Continued
I had four holiday themed workshops in December… all in the same week! In Arlington, I had an ornament painting workshop hosted by the Arlington Community Center and held in this fun little vintage and handmade shop called Wistful Whimsy. … Continued
Use encaustic techniques to create this mixed media beetle on a cradled wood panel. You could also opt to do a butterfly, or othere subject of your choice. We will use paint, collage, wax, a paint stick, shellac, and torching … Continued
Use high flow acrylics to create a drippy floral on a 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas. We will also use needle tip masking fluid, and alcohol blending solution for some special effects.
Learn color theory and how to mix colors while creating a colorful, ready to frame mandala!
We will complete a watercolor sampler using watercolor based mixed media techniques. New techniques and materials will be covered!
In this workshop, we will use waterproof india ink over tempera paint to create dramatic images. Perfect to use with the buildings sketched in the morning perspectives class, but can be used with just about any subject matter!
Learn how to sketch in one and two point perspective and create an urban scene that can be used as the basis of the afternoon workshop session, or to develop a pen and ink sketch.
Fun Introduction to mixed media techniques and fun for the experienced as well. For the experienced it is a good exercise in working quickly, and in letting go. Will complete a collaborative piece on 11 x 14 inch canvas board. … Continued