This course covers many ways of drawing, acrylic painting, photography, paper clay sculpture, art journaling, and creative writing.
With over 40 video Demonstrations, written lessons, and many assignments, this course has a lot to offer!
There are several prompts/themes {listed below} to guide you into selected creative exercises/assignments.
During the course these themes were explored, using different mediums & techniques.
Self/Portraits/Human Figure/Expressionism
Animals/Nature/Dreams/Numbers/Realism
Design/Color/Texture/Connections/Impressionism
Music/Poetry/Words/Layers/Abstract
Opposites/Intuition/Journey
This e-course is $125
The site stays up until January 2013
All the lessons/assignments/videos have been posted at this time.
Once registered for the class you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of registration.
Can anyone sign up for this course? YES!
Are the videos/lessons available at anytime during the course?
Once a video has been posted it will be available at anytime during the class.
Do I have to do ALL of the assignments? No, but you will get more from the course if you do.
Will I be a better Artist after the class? I truly hope so!!!
If you participate and do the work you should see improvements.
What if I can't draw, or paint, write, sculpt, journal, or take photographs?
PERFECT! No better time to learn than right now!
Do I have to share what I create online? No, but it's always nice to see everyone's work!
Do I have to join Facebook to take the class? Absolutely not. It's just a nice & informal place to keep in touch and discuss various subjects with others in the class. Occasionally I will post info on the fb site, if it is something important I will post it on the class blog as well.
Do I have to buy everything on the supply list? No, you can wait to see if it's something you really need/want once I use it in a tutorial. Or see if what you have will work.
Can I share the site and info with my friends? I plan on pouring my heart and soul into this online workshop and would be grateful if you didn't share the links/passwords/etc. with anyone that has not paid for the workshop. thank you.
Do I need high speed internet? It really helps! Sometimes the videos are long and having a slow internet service can be very frustrating!
Is it okay to share my work from the workshop on my blog? Absolutely! I hope you will be very proud of what you create and do share it!
Can I sell the work I create from the workshop? Yes, Of course!
Can I use the space on Facebook or in the comments to market my own class, work, or online shop? I would greatly appreciate it if you wouldn't. thanks.
I am sure I left out something... you can email me if you think of something. :)
mistymawn@gmail.com
The material's list might seem daunting, but don't let it be. I am listing everything that I can think of that you might find enhancing to this truly unique art experience. Everything listed in orange is the basic supply list, everything else is just a recommendation and can be put on the ohhh la la supply list . ;)
Drawing
Any drawing/sketch book. A Good Eraser/Eraser stick. Pencil Sharpener. Blending Sticks. Vine Charcoal. Drawing board. Good lighting
Strathmore Bristol Vellum Drawing Pad
Stabilo Woody
Stabilo Marks All Pencil
Painting
Any watercolor paper, by the block, pad or sheet and/or wood panels, or canvas. {I love 100% cotton paper hot press, but any watercolor paper or surface you have will work.} Acrylic Paint. Brushes {from small to medium...round/flat/filbert} Gesso. A container for water. Matt board pieces or an old credit card.
Fabriano Artistico 140 lb. Hot Press
Fabriano Artistico Traditional White Watercolor Block
Fabriano Artistico Traditional White Watercolor by the sheet
Golden Acrylics or any acrylic paints, heavy body paints are what I use most, but fluid will work as well.
{my favorites: titanium white, quinacridone nickel azo gold, paynes grey, Alizarin Crimson, Green Gold, Manganese Blue, Primary Yellow}
Sculpting
Air Drying Clay. Basic clay tool set. Rolling Pin. Container for water. Newspaper. Masking Tape. Sandpaper
Writing
Nice writing pens. A Journal/paper.
Journaling/Collage
Journal. Collage/Ephemera. Glue/Gel Matte MediumHome Printer.
Photography
A digital camera.
"I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." -Albert Einstein
