Online Classes and Brave Girl Art School

  
Today I am working on some lessons from my Life Book class with artsy goodies everywhere, Florence and the Machine blasting, hands messy, and hair up (that means I am serious. Lol). I really love online classes. It gives me an opportunity to learn new techniques, join vibrant art communities, challenge myself, and grow as an artist. If $$$ wasn't an issue I would take a bunch. But, unfortunately money does not grow on trees so I have to pace myself.  :)

I am happy to say that one of my favorite artists, Melody Ross, is heading up Brave Girl Art School. It sounds like an amazing 6 weeks and I am sure it will be packed full with positive, affirming artistic fun. I am most excited about BG Art School because Melody is such a wonderful, caring teacher and there is always so much heart behind everything she does. I took Soul Restoration 1 and 2 with the Brave Girls. It was wonderful, so I am sure this will be too. :) Here is a video so you can check it out if you haven't already! Ohhh, and remember...everyone has a little artist in them just waiting to come out!!


 

I hope to get more of my Life Book lessons finished, so I can share them. But, my goodness there is ALOT to do! :) I hope your Monday is a happy one.  

Happy Creating!

Journal Play with Traci Bautista

I love taking online courses. Don't you?

This last week I started a FREE (free!) class through Strathmore 

with Traci Bautista called Doodles Unleashed.

Holy Moly, I LOVE her style, color, and teaching.

After watching the videos for week 1, I decided to give it a try 

in my journal. My sweet journal that I was trying to finish in 2011. Hmmm, didn't happen. 

So, I made a little 2012 tab and added it to my book.

Now I have some pages ready to start the new year.

Traci started by using stencils and found objects to create a background. 

Perfect! I have been grabbing little odds and ends around my house and stashing them in a drawer to use. My collection has been growing day by day as I spot things that would work great in backgrounds...some items - 

legos

kids foam stickers

play doh cookie cutters

left over game cut outs or pieces

flyswatter

buttons

ETC

Part of my stash

Here are some process pics for Traci's lesson.

I will admit that I adore her color...but, color - bold color - scares me a bit!

Laying things down before I spray (acrylic & water mixture)

This was left after punching pieces out for a Memory game.

Background before color

The scary color with my coffee. :)

This is where I stopped today. I have many layers to add.

I am excited to see where it goes. That's the fun part right!? 

A little art mystery. 

I am really looking forward to visiting all 

my bloggy friends (I haven't been able to stop by & comment the way I like to), 

Paint Party Friday, and In the Studio. It has been a couple weeks, 

so I am glad I get to join in!!

I also started Life Book (I LOVE Tam!) this week too- more on that later!!

Anyone else on this year long journey??

XO,