This and That

Here is the sample self portrait that I will be teaching at Inspirational Retreat in April. We will spend the first day working in the journals I provide, playing with drawing, mixed media techniques, and symbolism, getting comfortable in our own skin and then on the second day we will create a personal piece on canvas that will include a little shrine of the things we hold dear.

It’s a little hard to tell in this picture, but behind the optical lens is a precious little birds egg shell. The little birdie is long gone and this so speaks to how I feel about my own ‘birdies’ leaving the nest.
I’ve been asked if this is the same as my online Pursuing Portraits workshop and it is an extension of that, taking it to the next level putting into practice what I teach online. I will go into much more detail about different techniques I use to paint portraits.
The mail lady brought my advance copies of Cloth Paper Scissors which includes an article on Liquid Pencil, a fabulous product that is tons of fun to play with! I hope you give it a try. You can see an additional piece of work I did with it here.

Inspirational Retreat

I’m very excited to announce a new teaching venue! I have been asked to teach at a beautiful getaway in Augora Hills, CA, Lisa LaRosa and Renee Troy’s Inspirational Retreat. You have to check out the website and see how lovely and beautiful this place is. The perfect get away to immerse yourself in all things art. My workshop info is posted on their site along with many talented artists. I am looking forward to two inspiring days spent with fellow artists as we explore self portraits, hope to see you there!

In the Pursuit of Portraits

I just got a message that the invites for Pursuing Portraits have gone out, so let the fun begin! It’s not too late to sign up, you can join as anytime and the class is open ended.

I was playing with this portrait over the weekend and just listed it in my etsy shop. I have enjoyed working on the 180lb hot press Fabriano watercolor paper. I had some matts cut to size to fit these pieces.

Getting back into the swing of things after a weekend full of Fourth of July fun. Hope you all had a wonderful time as well!

‘Captured Moment’

Pursuing Portraits

Here is a sample journal page from my ‘Pursuing Portraits’ online workshop. I just finished up editing the videos and I’m ready to go! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUKGuJQLGLs
We start July 7th, so if you’re interested in going on this journey head over to Creative Workshops and you can view the supply list and class details. CW is offering several mixed media workshops and adding new ones all the time here is one from Jodi Ohl, www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPYXk4cSTGE . If you are looking for something and don’t find it there, don’t hesitate to ask. Remember, the classes are open ended, so you can fit them in to your schedule:-)
Now to finish getting ready for the Southwest Missouri Art Teachers workshop tomorrow…

Sneak Peek at Pursuing Portraits

Here is a sneak peek video from my Pursuing Portraits workshop. A little collection of some of my journal portraits marking my own growth. I will provide some basic sketching exercises for creating portraits to start you on the journey to discovering your own unique style of portrait. Here are some little glimpses of my ‘Generic Face’. I will share my painting techniques, and favorite tools.

Here is a little sketch I did last night. I want to combine the pears with a portrait. Today I will start on the this as my next work.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUKGuJQLGLs