Abstract Watercolor Mini Journal
In this workshop we will explore the properties of watercolor as we play with color and pattern. Your finished work will be a bitty (3"x3") journal for continued use. Printable template included.
Acrylic Succulent Paintings
We cover color mixing from primaries and some simple drawing techniques as well as drawing "hacks" to paint these sweet succulents. You can make them "mini" or full sized. Drawing sample file included.
Art Journaling 2
Practice techniques to fill your pages with layers, colors, texture, words, imagery, etc. In this session we focus on starting warm vs. starting cool and the outcome of each spread.
Art Journaling 3 (Layers of Marks)
Layering is the focus of this workshop. We start two spreads differently using a variety of techniques differently each time and adjusting the order of operation we end up with two distinctly different looks.
Art Journaling 4 (w/Lettering)
Learn several techniques to fill your pages with layers, colors, texture, words, imagery, etc. We finish with a reductive painting process and a mini lesson in adding hand lettering to your finished work.
Black to the Basics
Featuring different mediums to use on a black background, I guide you through radial pattern drawings (mandalas) We use gelly roll pens, posca paint markers, colored pencils & gouache with resist.
Book Binding 101
This workshop features the following: Japanese Stab Binding, Long Stitch and a modified Pamphlet Stitch. You will finish class with 3 books ready to use, totally customizable with your selected paper(s).
Canvas Pouch with Image Transfer
Add layers of acrylic paint and marks to a prepared canvas pouch. This is a lesson in mark making that can be done on any surface. We will finish the session with image transfer.
Clean Mixed Media Collage
Create your own stash of collage papers or source them from easily accessible places. This workshop walks you through creating your stash, cutting shapes and creating a pleasing composition.
Color Confidence
Ever feel like you just want to understand color a bit better? This workhsop takes the mystery out of color mixing and gives you a hands on lesson using red, yellow, blue, white and black for mixing.
Hand Lettering: Artful Alphabets
Learn how to "draw your letters" as you take your own writing (no matter how you feel about it) and turn your letters into art. You will be able to design for cards or art journal pages by the end of this session.
Handmade Stamps and Stencils
Make a personal mark on your artwork. You will learn how to cut and form your own unique mark making tools from simple and easy to find materials. Minimal specialized tools are needed for maximum impact.