Winner – TAOS 2018

Hello lovely readers,

I hope your week is going along beautifully!

I wanted to announce today (a few days late! Sorry!!!) that the winner of the TAOS 2018 Giveaway is…

Ree Mclaughlan-Brown

Congrats Ree! You will get FREE access to this powerful online class. The incredible line up of teachers is simply astounding. You will walk away with so much inspiration and a community of sisters! I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you to everyone who entered and left wonderful comments on the blog. REGISTRATION FOR this class is NOW OPEN! Come join us!

Much love and gratitude to you all.

xo,

Winner – Let’s Face It 2018

Hello lovely readers,

I hope your weekend is going along beautifully!

I wanted to announce today that the winner of the Let’s Face It 2018 Giveaway is…

Susan Wright-Boucher

Congrats Susan! You will get FREE access to this powerful YEAR long online portrait class. The incredible line up of teachers is simply astounding. You will walk away with new found confidence, skill and inspiration for drawing and painting portraits and more! I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you to everyone who entered and left wonderful comments on the blog. Only 2 more days till Registration opens! Woo!!!

Much love and gratitude to you all.

xo,

Winner – Let’s Face It 2017

Hello lovely readers,

I hope your week has been wonderful!

I wanted to announce today that the winner of the Let’s Face It 2017 Giveaway is Patti Calande! Congrats Patti! You will get FREE access to this powerful YEAR long online portrait class. The incredible line up of teachers is simply astounding. You will walk away with new found confidence, skill and inspiration for drawing and painting portraits and more! I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you to everyone who entered and left wonderful comments on the blog. Only 4 more days till Registration opens!

Much love and gratitude to you all.

xo,

A New Mixed Media Collage class!

Hello, hello!

More abundant sunshine over here in Portland! Everyone seems to have more energy and bigger smiles! Love that.

Today, I’m not only smiling because it’s sunny – I’m grinning from ear to ear because I have some juicy news to share with you!

I’m excited to announce that I have the honor of hosting a gorgeous Mixed Media Collage class with the uber talented, Petra Hrziwnatzki!

It’s in production right now but registration will open very SOON! If you want to be the first to know head on over to my site and add your name to the waitlist! You are not going to want to miss this one!

Petra’s work is delicate yet powerful, infused with inspiring words and favorite quotes. Soft colors swirl through the pieces and are perfectly balanced with creamy whites while sparks of pretty collage papers peek through the layers. These dreamy pieces resonate a deep sense of peace and hope.

 

Petra’s heart is all about uplifting and inspiring others and you can clearly feel that through her artwork.

In this class, she will be walking you through her beautiful process so that you too can create these meaningful and heartfelt mixed media collages!

To see more of Petra’s enchanting work and learn more about this talented artist please visit her lovely site.

Petra and I will see you in class!! Don’t forget to add your name to the waitlist so we can let you know the minute registration opens!

Have a fabulous day!

xo,

A New Year full of creativity

Hello my creative friends! Happy Friday!

I hope your New Year is off to a beautiful start!

This is just a quick reminder that the Shades of White classroom is opening back up on Monday. We have a few more spots open if you want to jump in. This best selling Mixed Media class focuses on the subtlety of color and the power of composition. Registration will close on Monday or when we reach maximum occupancy so don’t miss out on this one! It’s a favorite!

Other exciting news – I’m going to be introducing a series of Á la carte classes! These will be pulled from my workshops and will stand alone as single projects. A fabulously affordable way to fill your afternoon with a new project or simply try out something new!

Keep an eye out for a the full Á la carte menu of creative classes coming SOON!

Okay – one last bit of love. You guys know I love encaustics and I also love learning new techniques. Nancy Crawford is a talented encaustic artist and she makes great little tutorial videos. In this one she uses pan pastels with her encaustics and I just love the look. I had to try it myself. Here is a pic of my own work incorporating this technique…

And go here to watch Nancy’s video!

Keep creating and have a wonderful weekend!!

 

Much love,

Studio Day: My Top 5 Favorite Art Materials (right now)

Hello friends!

Happy Friday! Well, I have a little treat today for you today! I thought I might give Vlogging a go! So instead of writing a post…I have a video for you to watch all about my TOP 5 Fav Art Materials right now! (This changes a lot!)

Hope you enjoy this…I’ll be dong more of these videos about Art materials, my process and even some great interviews with Creative Women in my life! I’m really excited to start doing these “STUDIO DAY” Video posts!

Here are the links for shopping:

XL Derwent Charcoal Sticks

Pental Ink Color Brush Set

Fine Line Paint Applicator

Stabilo Carbothello Pastel Pencils

Sennelier Pastel Portrait Box Set 40

Please do let me know if you guys have ideas or topics that you would like me to cover in these videos! I would love to hear your ideas!

Thank you for all your love and support! Have a beautiful weekend!

xo,