Thursday, 13 June 2024
Art Journal Play - Word Plaques
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Fathers Day Special - 50% Off ALL COURSES
We thought we would do something special for Fathers Day. What do you get the Father who have everything?? Why not treat yourself to one or more of the courses and digital products on offer and they get the joy of seeing you spend time in your creative bliss.
Saturday, 4 November 2023
Only 2 more days to get Art Bundles for Good #8
You’re not going to want to miss this fantastic deal. The sale will end on Monday at midnight, New York Time, so don’t miss out.
If you decide to purchase the course bundle, I thought I would share some tips for getting the most out of it, with so many classes and resources, it can get overwhelming, and you want to make the most out of it.
7 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE COURSE BUNDLE
If you like taking different art courses then you will love this bundle, there are so many great lessons by some of your favorite artists. One thing you do have to remember to do is pace yourself. And this goes for any course that you do. For all of the courses you will have access for about a year, so you could get through all of them if you do approximately 2 courses each week - or sign up and go at your own pace. I would go through as follows:
- Think about the skills that you want to learn first and foremost and do those sessions
- Identify which ones that jump out at you immediately - could be what you will be creating.
- Classes by teachers you have heard
- Classes that are then left
- Try to sign up at least so that you get your money's worth, then at least after that at least you can then do the class at your own pace after the year sign up access.
- If there are any classes that you think ‘no not interested’ at least check it out, you may find that there are techniques that you would be interested in learning.
- Make notes of what you learnt, what you liked about the class and transferable skills or techniques you can use again.
25% to Charity
25% of the Art Bundle profits are going to support Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok-based charity helping refugees. Get over 100 top art learning resources from more than 85 artists AND do some good at the same time. We’ve raised US$ 118,950 for charity so far.
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Art Bundle Giveaway Starts today - Win over $5400 of Art Classes
Do you want a chance to win the all-new Art Bundles for Good #8?
Three lucky winners will have a chance to win the entire Art Bundles for Good #8 including $5400 worth of art courses and other great resources. There are over 100 art resources from more than 85 of your favorite artists this year. I am contributing one of my courses - Mixed Media Art Bundle
It doesn’t cost anything to enter the giveaway, so don’t miss out. and see if you can be one of the ones who win the whole bundle. The Art Bundle Giveaway only lasts for 1 week, starting today! The more you share, the more chances you have to win.
Art Bundle #8 Sale is Coming on November 2nd for 5 Days!
The all new Art Bundles of Good #8 is coming next week. This is the best deal in online art classes you will find. There are more than 85 artists contributing 100+ art courses and resources with a value of over $5400 at a low price, a great time to treat yourself for Christmas!
25% of the profits from the sale are going to Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok based charity helping refugees. We’ve raised US$118,950 for charity so far.
Visit the website to enter the Art Giveaway. Three lucky people will win the entire bundle of art resources!
Good luck to all that enter for the giveaway!
Sunday, 30 April 2023
The Benefits of Creative Art Activities - Art Bundle Giveaway
Art Bundle for Good #7 is BACK!!
Friday, 28 April 2023
Get Creative with Texture: How to Make an Inspiring Art Journal Page
I am part of a team of artists who collaborate every forth Friday of every month and share their videos, you will see the link to their videos in my description.
This technique is a fantastic way to create a visual reminder of your positive affirmations. By including them into your art journal, you can revisit them whenever you need a little pick-me-up.
So why not join me in the studio and give it a try? Take a moment to gather your materials and let your creativity flow. Once you're finished, share your artwork with me and let me know how the process felt. Happy journaling!
Saturday, 3 December 2022
One BADASS Art Journal 2023 - Registration is now open!!
You can save 25% on the course when you use the code: SOGOOD25 at the checkout.
17 Mixed Media Lessons, 16 Instructors. One BADASS Art Journal. All new and inspiring! Jump into mixed media tools, techniques, inspiration and art journaling. Create and make BADASS Art, challenge and surprise yourself!!
The theme for 2023 is: CHALLENGE YOUR inner BADASS. You will also have an amazing community creating, enjoying and connecting with each other. One BADASS Art Journal is designed to inspire you to create, learn, feel confident and provide you with the techniques and inspiration to feel BADASS when you make art!
In this workshop you’ll:
• get 17 badass art journal lessons (includes a book making lesson)
• learn BADASS mixed media techniques
• be infused with confidence, creativity and inspiration
• learn great tips and tricks you can use again and again
• play with a variety of tools, adding to your skills
• experience beautiful color combinations and blending techniques
• and so much more
Friday, 4 November 2022
Art Bundle Sale is now on - 7 Tips for Getting the most out of the Bundle!
Art Bundles for Good #7 Sale is now on and you have until the 7th November to purchase the bundle. There are more classes that have been added and more artists, so it is a great deal to learn from so many different creatives - me being one of them
There are over $5700 worth of art courses and other resources on topics like watercolor painting, art journaling, sketching, mixed media, acrylic painting, stencils, collage, pastel pencils, colored pencils, mandalas, art marketing, calligraphy, and much more all bundled together for one low price. This is an amazing opportunity to get more than 111 art resources at such a low price. When you get a chance to visit the Art Bundle website you will see all the amazing courses included this year. They are all listed on the homepage.
If you decide to purchase the course bundle, I thought I would share some tips for getting the most out of it, with so many classes and resources, it can get overwhelming, and you want to make the most out of it.
7 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE COURSE BUNDLE
If you like taking different art courses then you will love this bundle, there are so many great lessons by some of your favorite artists. One thing you do have to remember to do is pace yourself. And this goes for any course that you do. For all of the courses you will have access for about a year, so you could get through all of them if you do approximately 2 courses each week - or sign up and go at your own pace. I would go through as follows:
- Think about the skills that you want to learn first and foremost and do those sessions
- Identify which ones that jump out at you immediately - could be what you will be creating.
- Classes by teachers you have heard
- Classes that are then left
- Try to sign up at least so that you get your money's worth, then at least after that at least you can then do the class at your own pace after the year sign up access.
- If there are any classes that you think ‘no not interested’ at least check it out, you may find that there are techniques that you would be interested in learning.
- Make notes of what you learnt, what you liked about the class and transferable skills or techniques you can use again.
My Offering to the Art Bundle
You get my Mixed Media Art Bowls Course and downloadable Tips for Creative Self Care.
These are lovely creative bowls you can make - with Christmas coming up make gorgeous gifts, or birthday treats, and can not only be filled with encouraging words but also little treats!
25% of the Art Bundle profits are going to support Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok-based charity helping refugees. Get over 111 top art learning resources from more than 90 artists AND do some good at the same time. We’ve raised US$101,782 for charity so far.
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Veil of Wax - Mixed Media and Encaustic Portraits
Whether you are looking to combine photography, collage or your mixed media paintings with wax - this is the class for you - as Ivy will guide you through all these processes.
Encaustic wax creates a glowing layer of mystery and mood to your portraits and allows for much experimentation and exploration of other mediums too! You will create truly expressive and unique portraits that will have you hooked on this gorgeous blend.
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Art Journal Cover - Mixed Media Artist Collaboration, Challenges
Mixed Media Art Collaboration
In the Mixed media art collaboration today, I share how you can create this art journal cover. You create some lovely texture on the surface and it looks gorgeous. You only need a few supplies. We gather every second Tuesday of the month and share a mixed media art project.
You can see the video below.
You can catch up on previous collaboration projects that I have created with HERE
Friday, 29 April 2022
Creative Awakenings - Book Review & What If?
I will be resuming my twice monthly book reviews of the books that I have brought over the years and have had a chance to work through them and see how I liked their lessons. I think it is important for us to be continually learning and expanding the mind, especially creatively, there are so many tools, supplies and techniques that you can learn that might add something to your own creative practice.
Todays book is Creative Awakenings by Sherry Gainer
The back reads - what if you could unlatch the doors to your heart and allow yourself to explore hopes and dreams that you haven't visited for a very long time?
Creative awakenings is the key to opening those doors showing you how to use art making to set your intentions creativity coach sherry gainer will guide you through the mile posts of this exciting journey. Creative Awakenings envisioning a life of your dreams through art which is such a lovely way to look at things.
It has got several chapters and in between each chapter a mile mile markers. In the first chapter she talks about how it all came about and connecting with other artists and how she how she contacted with them and building your dream journal. She's also got examples of supplies that you can use and setting yourself up for the journey so the envision process is a specific process that she walks you through step by step.
Check out the video on Amazon for more details HERE
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Playing Card Art and the Art Bundle Sale
Art Bundles for Good On Sale
This is your last chance to get the 105 art classes and resources in Art Bundles for Good #6. If you missed out last November, you have 5 more days to get this fantastic deal on online art classes.
Visit the Art Bundle website to see all the amazing courses included this year. They are all listed on the homepage.
25% of the Art Bundle profits are going to support Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok-based charity helping refugees. We’ve raised US$95,354 for charity so far!!
The Art Bundle is also backed by a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. Try out the courses for a couple of weeks. If you are not happy, John, from Art Bundles for Good, will refund your money.
Thursday, 21 April 2022
Art Bundle For Good comes around Again! - 3 Bundles to Giveaway! Digital Downloads & Tags
Art Bundle for Good
Last November I was one of the contributors to the Art Bundle organized by John Bardos. Over 85 Artists contributed over 105 art courses and resources to the value of $5000.
Well we are running it again this April and we are starting off with a fantastic giveaway.
Three lucky winners will have a chance to win the entire Art Bundles for Good #6 including $5000 worth of art courses and other great resources. There are 105 art resources from more than 85 artists. It doesn’t cost anything to enter, so don’t miss out.
The Art Bundle Giveaway only lasts for 1 week, starting today! The more you share, the more chances you have to win, and who knows one of the Art Bundles could be yours
Art Bundle #6 is Coming Back on April 28 for 5 Days!
If you missed the Art Bundle #6 last November, you have one more chance starting on April 28th. This Art Bundles for Good will be offered one final time.
There are 105 art classes and resources worth more than $5000! 25% of the profits from the sale are going to Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok based charity helping refugees. We’ve raised US$95,354 for charity so far. Visit the website to enter the Art Giveaway. Three lucky people will win the entire bundle of art resources!
My contribution to the Art Bundle for Good is my Online Course called Playing Card Art valued together at $45. I share how to turn large playing cards into works of art, and create a pocket in your art journal.
In my contribution I am also including a digital download bumper pack to use in art journals or creative projects. It is full of original mixed media art by me, shapes, mark making an color infuse the pages.
Digital Sample Pack
PRODUCT LIST
Beauty in the Shadow (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) Value $24
Soul Mantras (Mary Beth Shaw ~ stencilgirlproducts.com) Value $39
Safe Passage (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) Value $34
Illuminated Pages January (Renata Loree ) Value $45
FACES with Ildy (Ildy Karsay – artbyildy.com) Value $50
Affirmative Collage Play! (Shelley Klammer – expressiveartworkshops.com) Value $25
Art Doll Assemblage ‘Hail Twilight!’ (Sue Young – sujatiartstudio.teachable.com) Value $32
Atmospheric Perspective Value Studies in Ink (Leslie Lambert - watercolor365.com) Value $21
From Acrylics to Oil Painting in 5 Easy Steps (Malcolm Dewey – malcolmdeweyfineart.com) Value $25
Steampunk Doll (Jenny Manno – jennymanno.com) Value $5
Portrait Drawing: Creating Emotion in Colored Pencil (Veronica Winters – veronicasart.com) Value $45
The 5 Symbols Compass – An Intuitive Collage Journey (Heather Hoeps – heatherhoeps.com) Value $79
Loosen Up! (Tara Leaver – taraleaver.com) Value $275
Booklet Bundles of Joy (Roben-Marie Smith – robenmarie.com) Value $55
Painting Horses in Watercolour (Liz Chaderton – lizchaderton.co.uk) Value $34
Empowered Heart Art Journal (Katrina Slade – katrinaslade.com) Value $79
Painting Workshop Bundle (Laurel Greenfield – laurelgreenfieldart.com) Value $150
DIY Alcohol Ink Wine Glasses and Coffee mugs sealed in Resin (Kellie Chasse – kelliechassefineart.com) Value $30
Mango the Toucan + Bonus Abstract Gardens (Eulalia Mejia – eulaliamejia.com) Value $55
The Gift of the Present (Mary Beth Shaw ~ stencilgirlproducts.com) Value $25
Simple Seascape Acrylic Painting Mini-Course (Jenny Buchanan – bluebeachhouseart.com) Value $20
Digital Coloring Your Art – With Any Software! (Patricia Caldeira – doncorgi.com) Value $20
Mixed Media Color Play (Wendy Solganik – willawanders.com) Value $37
Stamp Carving Amazing! (Mimi Bondi – mimibondi.com) Value $29
Create your own: Mixed Media Bookmarks (Consie Sindet – atopserenityhill.com) Value $24
Painting in Gouache (Andy Walker – artclasspro.com) Value $40
Flower Painting 101 (Addie Hirschten – studioalchemy.art) Value $60
Mixed Media Kickstart Bundle (Shawn Petite – shawnpetite.com) Value $49
Collage Hearts (Amy Smith – amysmithart.com) Value $34
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Mixed Media Workshop (Jill Adamy – glimmerbug.com) Value $27
Embrace a Better Story: 5 Days of Courageous Creativity (Jenny & Rebekah – darlingyourefree.com) Value $27
Layers of Stencils: Opposites Really Do Attract (Mary Beth Shaw ~ stencilgirlproducts.com) Value $25
Mixed Media Art Deco Portrait (Karen Campbell – awesomeartschool.com) Value $37
Winter Woodlands Workshop (Miriam Schulman – schulmanart.com) Value $300
Meet the Beetles (Mindy Lighthipe – mindylighthipe.com) Value $99
Brushes to Blossoms (Tracy Verdugo – tracyverdugo.com) Value $27
Journal Jam (Effy Wild – effywild.com) Value $45
PAWfect Furry Friends (Andrea Gomoll-Wünsche – andrea-gomoll.de) Value $66
Tropical Birds with Watercolors (Josie De Meo – josiedemeoart.com) Value $169
How to Draw a Jack Russell (Colin Bradley – school.colinbradleyart.com) Value $14
Fallen Leaves (Sherry DiPaolo – sherrydipaoloart.com) Value $47
Steampunk Gal (Jenny Manno – jennymanno.com) Value $5
Illuminated Pages in February (Renata Loree – artentive.net) Value $45
FUNdamentals of Fluid Art – Acrylic Paint Pouring (Casey Cole Corbin – caseycolecorbin.com) Value $97
Playing Card Art – Inspirational Cards (Amanda Trought – realityarts.co.uk) Value $35
WOW Backgrounds (Jacqueline Hill – zenartart.com) Value $27
How To Paint Mountains In Watercolor (Andy Griffiths – solvingwatercolour.com) Value $25
Bona Dea – Roman Goddess of Fertility (Christina Miles – wingsnscales.com) Value $25
Goddess Athena (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) Value $24
The Earth Keepers (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) Value $34
Watercolor Butterflies (Allison Lyon – allisonlyonart.com) Value $47
Grunge Poppies (Tara Lynn Pugh – paintedcicada.com) Value $22
Tabby Cat Face in Watercolor (Rebecca Rhodes – rebeccarhodesart.com) Value $79
Painted Papers (Amy Smith – amysmithart.com) Value $34
Holiday Bags & Tags (Lisa Thill – createdbylisathill.com) Value $25
Scribble Owls (Kim Dellow – kimdellow.com) Value $34
Book of Awe Mixed Media Altered Book Journal Course (Rozlyn Warren - sacredlifemastery.art) Value $47
Color My Life (Kellee Wynne Conrad – kelleewynnestudios.com) Value $65
Fantastic Faces in 5 Days (Carrie Brummer – ArtistStrong.com) Value $27
Historical Artists’ Pigments Painting Course (Christine Elder – christineelder.com) Value $75
The Goddess Project (Christa Forrest – creativesoulsart.com) Value $65
Angel of Confidence (Tiare Smith – tiaresmith.com) Value $22
Dancing in Red (Elida Field – elidaart.com) Value $50
Get Your Message Out Using Art! (Deb Putnoi – debputnoi.com) Value $97
Sculpting a Santa Moon Ornament (Suzette Hussey – papermachepatch.com) Value $25
Giving Thanks – Art Journaling for honoring the Earth (Heather Neilson – heatherneilsonart.com) Value $25
5-minute Mindful Art and Nature Activities (Cynthia Hauk – mindfulcreativemuse.com) Value $39
Collage Almanac 2021 (Eulalia Mejia – eulaliamejia.com) Value $17
Watercolour Roosters (Kerrie Woodhouse – kerriewoodhouse.com) Value $45
Lunar Journaling Class (Jennibellie – journalworkshops.ning.com) Value $53
Woven Dreams (Laly Mille – lalymille.com) Value $49
Photo Reference Mastery (Angela Fehr – angelafehr.com) Value $49
Themed Mixed Media (Kassi Martin – kassimartin.com) Value $244
Modern Poppies (Anna Battle – shinyhappyart.com) Value $33
The Joy of Collage Making (Simone Nijboer – simonenijboer.com) Value $112
How To Draw Realistic Eyes In Colored Pencil (John Middick – sharpenedartist.com) Value $97
Enjoy every moment (Jenny Grant – jennygrantart.com) Value $27
3 Skills to Master in Abstract Painting (Heather Neilson – heatherneilsonart.com) Value $35
Time travel with me to New Earth (Alexandra Kleinichen – alexkhealthcoach.com) Value $33
Mixed Media Art Circles Inspired Background Papers Bumper Kit (Amanda Trought – realityarts.co.uk) Value $10
Transformational Sketchbook Journaling: Body Gratitude Course (Anne Leuck – anneleuck.com) Value $42
Pink Poppy in Watercolor (Leslie Lambert - watercolor365.com) Value $21
Draw and Color Botanical Mandalas (Louise Gale – louisegale.com) Value $57
Playful Portraits (Juna Biagioni – junabiagioni.com) Value $34
Stay Curious (Mindy Lacefield – mindylacefieldart.com) Value $79
Paint Amazing Dewdrops in Watercolour (Jacqueline Hill – zenartart.com) Value $27
Spirit Totem (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) Value $34
Sketchy Adventures Around The World (Taria Dawson – urbansketchingworld.com) Value $18
You Are The Light (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) Value $24
Painting the Wilderness: A Beginner Watercolor Guide (Kolbie Blume – thiswritingdesk.com) Value $20
Daring Adventures in Abstract Paint (Mati McDonough – matirose.com) Value $179
GIMP: Make Digital Paintings & Illustrations Like a Pro (Kristen Palana – kpalana.com) Value $40
Steampunk Lady (Jenny Manno – jennymanno.com) Value $5
The Wildlife Painting Academy (Danielle Trudeau – danielletrudeaustudios.com) Value $54
Painting as Practice 1- Laying Solid Foundations (Susan Nethercote – susannethercotestudio.com) Value $77
Illuminated Pages in March (Renata Loree) Value $45
Strawberry Mousse with Ildy (Ildy Karsay – artbyildy.com) Value $40
Art Journaling for Well Being (Keren Tamir – kerentamir.com) Value $75
Easy Floral Illustrations on Your iPad in Procreate (Kimma Smith – kimma-smith-art.teachable.com) Value $25
Butterflies in Colored Pencil (Val Webb – valwebb.wordpress.com) Value $50
Steampunk Woman (Jenny Manno – jennymanno.com) Value $5
Make Your Own Oracle Deck - (Deanna Jinjoe - anewdayartstudio.com) Value $47
How to Paint a Watercolor Gladiola (Laura Watson – laurawatson.ca) Value $80
Painted Leaves (Sherry DiPaolo – sherrydipaoloart.com) Value $27
Bonus: Root and Branch (Flora Bowley - florabowley.com) Value $49