Book of Days 2022 - GIVEAWAY!!

 

Book of Days 2022

Excited to share that I am one of the 2022 Teachers on the Book Of Days Course - to find out more about the course and teachers, click on the photo or HERE

I am excited to let you know that as well as being one of the guest teachers on Book of Days 2022 and I have a FREE SEAT TO GIVEAWAY!!

Book of Days 2022 is a A year long course that helps you to deep dive into your Art Journal. It is hosted by Artist Effy Wild.

There are 25 artists, over 33 lessons + monthly workbooks and three LIVE ON ZOOM gatherings with Effy. The Early Bird fee is $99 until December 31st, and then it will go up to $120.

I HAVE ONE SEAT TO GIVE AWAY!!

To Enter, come and join me on Instagram, make sure you are following me, - @realityarts , and leave a comment on THIS POST

For an additional opportunities to win share the post with 3 creative friends

Art Bundle for Good #6 is Here for 5 Days Only!

 

The all new Art Bundles for Good #6  is available now for 5 days only! I am one of the participating artists!

 

Visit the Art Bundle website to see all the amazing courses included this year. They are all listing on the homepage.

GO TO THE ART BUNDLES FOR GOOD

There are over $5000 worth of art courses and other resources on topics like watercolour painting, art journaling, sketching, mixed media, acrylic painting, oil painting, stencils, collage, pastel pencils, colored pencils, stamp carving, mandalas, and much more all bundled together for one low price. 

This is an amazing opportunity to get more than 100 art resources at such a low price. With so many products, it works out to less than $1 per course!

The best part is that 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$81,654 for charity so far.

Here is the link to the website.

GO TO THE ART BUNDLES FOR GOOD

PRODUCT LIST - What you will recieve:-

1. Beauty in the Shadow (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) Value $24

2. Soul Mantras (Mary Beth Shaw ~ stencilgirlproducts.com) Value $39

3. Safe Passage (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) Value $34

4. Illuminated Pages January (Renata Loree – artentive.net) Value $45

5. FACES with Ildy (Ildy Karsay – artbyildy.com) Value $50

6. Affirmative Collage Play! (Shelley Klammer – expressiveartworkshops.com) Value $25

7. Art Doll Assemblage ‘Hail Twilight!’ (Sue Young – sujatiartstudio.teachable.com) Value $32

8. Atmospheric Perspective Value Studies in Ink (Leslie Lambert - watercolor365.com) Value $21

9. From Acrylics to Oil Painting in 5 Easy Steps (Malcolm Dewey – malcolmdeweyfineart.com) Value $25

10. Steampunk Doll (Jenny Manno – jennymanno.com) Value $5

11. Portrait Drawing: Creating Emotion in Colored Pencil (Veronica Winters – veronicasart.com) Value $45

12. The 5 Symbols Compass – An Intuitive Collage Journey (Heather Hoeps – heatherhoeps.com) Value $79

13. Loosen Up! (Tara Leaver – taraleaver.com) Value $275

14. Booklet Bundles of Joy (Roben-Marie Smith – robenmarie.com) Value $55

15. Painting Horses in Watercolour (Liz Chaderton – lizchaderton.co.uk) Value $34

16. Empowered Heart Art Journal (Katrina Slade – katrinaslade.com) Value $79

17. Painting Workshop Bundle (Laurel Greenfield – laurelgreenfieldart.com) Value $150

18. DIY Alcohol Ink Wine Glasses and Coffee mugs sealed in Resin (Kellie Chasse – kelliechassefineart.com) Value $30

19. Mango the Toucan + Bonus Abstract Gardens (Eulalia Mejia – eulaliamejia.com) Value $55

20. The Gift of the Present (Mary Beth Shaw ~ stencilgirlproducts.com) Value $25

21. Simple Seascape Acrylic Painting Mini-Course (Jenny Buchanan – bluebeachhouseart.com) Value $20

22. Digital Coloring Your Art – With Any Software! (Patricia Caldeira – doncorgi.com) Value $20

23. Mixed Media Color Play (Wendy Solganik – willawanders.com) Value $37

24. Stamp Carving Amazing! (Mimi Bondi – mimibondi.com) Value $29

25. Create your own: Mixed Media Bookmarks (Consie Sindet – atopserenityhill.com) Value $24

26. Painting in Gouache (Andy Walker – artclasspro.com) Value $40

27. Flower Painting 101 (Addie Hirschten – studioalchemy.art) Value $60

28.  Mixed Media Kickstart Bundle (Shawn Petite – shawnpetite.com) Value $49

29. Collage Hearts (Amy Smith – amysmithart.com) Value $34

30. Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Mixed Media Workshop (Jill Adamy – glimmerbug.com) Value $27

31. Embrace a Better Story: 5 Days of Courageous Creativity (Jenny & Rebekah – darlingyourefree.com) Value $27

32. Layers of Stencils: Opposites Really Do Attract (Mary Beth Shaw ~ stencilgirlproducts.com) Value $25

33. Mixed Media Art Deco Portrait (Karen Campbell –  awesomeartschool.com) Value $37

34. Winter Woodlands Workshop (Miriam Schulman – schulmanart.com) Value $300

35. Meet the Beetles (Mindy Lighthipe – mindylighthipe.com) Value $99

36. Brushes to Blossoms (Tracy Verdugo – tracyverdugo.com) Value $27

37. Journal Jam  (Effy Wild – effywild.com) Value $45

38. PAWfect Furry Friends (Andrea Gomoll-Wünsche – andrea-gomoll.de) Value $66

39. Tropical Birds with Watercolors (Josie De Meo – josiedemeoart.com) Value $169

40. How to Draw a Jack Russell (Colin Bradley – school.colinbradleyart.com) Value $14

41. Fallen Leaves  (Sherry DiPaolo – sherrydipaoloart.com) Value $47

42. Steampunk Gal (Jenny Manno – jennymanno.com) Value $5

43. Illuminated Pages in February (Renata Loree – artentive.net) Value $45

44. FUNdamentals of Fluid Art – Acrylic Paint Pouring (Casey Cole Corbin – caseycolecorbin.com) Value $97

45. Playing Card Art – Inspirational Cards (Amanda Trought – realityarts.co.uk) Value $35

46. WOW Backgrounds (Jacqueline Hill – zenartart.com) Value $27

47. How To Paint Mountains In Watercolor (Andy Griffiths – solvingwatercolour.com) Value $25

48. Bona Dea – Roman Goddess of Fertility (Christina Miles – wingsnscales.com) Value $25

49. Goddess Athena (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) Value $24

50. The Earth Keepers (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) Value $34

51. Watercolor Butterflies (Allison Lyon – allisonlyonart.com) Value $47

52. Grunge Poppies (Tara Lynn Pugh – paintedcicada.com) Value $22

53. Tabby Cat Face in Watercolor (Rebecca Rhodes – rebeccarhodesart.com) Value $79

54. Painted Papers (Amy Smith – amysmithart.com) Value $34

55. Holiday Bags & Tags (Lisa Thill – createdbylisathill.com) Value $25

56. Scribble Owls (Kim Dellow – kimdellow.com) Value $34

57. Book of Awe Mixed Media Altered Book Journal Course (Rozlyn Warren) Value $47

58. Color My Life (Kellee Wynne Conrad – kelleewynnestudios.com) Value $65

59. Fantastic Faces in 5 Days (Carrie Brummer – ArtistStrong.com) Value $27

60. Historical Artists’ Pigments Painting Course (Christine Elder – christineelder.com) Value $75

61. The Goddess Project  (Christa Forrest – creativesoulsart.com) Value $65

62. Angel of Confidence (Tiare Smith – tiaresmith.com) Value $22

63. Dancing in Red (Elida Field – elidaart.com) Value $50

64. Get Your Message Out Using Art! (Deb Putnoi – debputnoi.com) Value $97

65. Sculpting a Santa Moon Ornament (Suzette Hussey – papermachepatch.com) Value $25

66. Giving Thanks – Art Journaling for honoring the Earth (Heather Neilson – heatherneilsonart.com) Value $25

67. 5-minute Mindful Art and Nature Activities (Cynthia Hauk – ) Value $39

68. Collage Almanac 2021 (Eulalia Mejia – eulaliamejia.com) Value $17

69. Watercolour Roosters (Kerrie Woodhouse – kerriewoodhouse.com) Value $45

70. Lunar Journaling Class (Jennibellie – journalworkshops.ning.com) Value $53

71. Woven Dreams (Laly Mille – lalymille.com) Value $49

72. Photo Reference Mastery (Angela Fehr – angelafehr.com) Value $49

73. Themed Mixed Media (Kassi Martin – kassimartin.com) Value $244

74. Modern Poppies (Anna Battle – shinyhappyart.com) Value $33

75. The Joy of Collage Making (Simone Nijboer – simonenijboer.com) Value $112

76. How To Draw Realistic Eyes In Colored Pencil (John Middick – sharpenedartist.com) Value $97

77. Enjoy every moment (Jenny Grant – jennygrantart.com) Value $27

78. 3 Skills to Master in Abstract Painting (Heather Neilson – heatherneilsonart.com) Value $35

79. Time travel with me to New Earth (Alexandra Kleinichen – alexkhealthcoach.com) Value $33

80. Mixed Media Art Circles Inspired Background Papers Bumper Kit (Amanda Trought – realityarts.co.uk) Value $10

81. Transformational Sketchbook Journaling: Body Gratitude Course (Anne Leuck – anneleuck.com) Value $42

82. Pink Poppy in Watercolor (Leslie Lambert - watercolor365.com) Value $21

83. Draw and Color Botanical Mandalas (Louise Gale – louisegale.com) Value $57

84. Playful Portraits (Juna Biagioni – junabiagioni.com) Value $34

85. Stay Curious (Mindy Lacefield – mindylacefieldart.com) Value $79

86. Paint Amazing Dewdrops in Watercolour (Jacqueline Hill – zenartart.com) Value $27

87. Spirit Totem (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) Value $34

88. Sketchy Adventures Around The World (Taria Dawson – urbansketchingworld.com) Value $18

89. You Are The Light (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) Value $24

90. Painting the Wilderness: A Beginner Watercolor Guide (Kolbie Blume – thiswritingdesk.com) Value $20

91. Daring Adventures in Abstract Paint (Mati McDonough – matirose.com) Value $179 

92. GIMP: Make Digital Paintings & Illustrations Like a Pro (Kristen Palana – kpalana.com) Value $40

93. Steampunk Lady (Jenny Manno – jennymanno.com) Value $5

94. The Wildlife Painting Academy (Danielle Trudeau – danielletrudeaustudios.com) Value $54

95. Painting as Practice 1- Laying Solid Foundations (Susan Nethercote – susannethercotestudio.com) Value $77

96. Illuminated Pages in March (Renata Loree – artentive.net) Value $45

97. Strawberry Mousse with Ildy (Ildy Karsay – artbyildy.com) Value $40

98. Art Journaling for Well Being (Keren Tamir – kerentamir.com) Value $75

99. Easy Floral Illustrations on Your iPad in Procreate (Kimma Smith – kimma-smith-art.teachable.com) Value $25

100. Butterflies in Colored Pencil (Val Webb – valwebb.wordpress.com) Value $50

101. Steampunk Woman (Jenny Manno – jennymanno.com) Value $5

102. Make Your Own Oracle Deck - (Deanna Jinjoe - anewdayartstudio.com) Value $47

103. How to Paint a Watercolor Gladiola (Laura Watson – laurawatson.ca) Value $80

104. Painted Leaves (Sherry DiPaolo – sherrydipaoloart.com) Value $27

The Art Bundle #6 Giveaway - Win Over $5000 of Art Classes and Resources

 

I am one of the participating artists in the Art Bundles for Good #6 and I want to give you a chance or two to win the all new Art Bundles for Good #6 

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 over 100 art resources from more than 85 of your favorite artists this year.


It doesn’t cost anything to enter, so don’t miss out. Enter HERE


The Art Bundle Giveaway only lasts for 1 week, starting today! The more you share, the more chances you have to win.

GO TO THE ART BUNDLE GIVEAWAY

Art Bundle #6 is Coming on November 4th for 5 Days!

The sixth Art Bundles of Good 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 $5000!

25% of the profits from the sale are going to Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok based charity helping refugees. We’ve raised US$81,654 for charity so far.

Visit the website to enter the Art Giveaway. Three lucky people will win the entire bundle of art resources!

GO TO THE ART BUNDLE GIVEAWAY

(REMEMBER - The more you share, the more chances you have to win.)

Book Review - Creative Bloom

 

Find out more HERE

Here is the latest book review, you can check out the video below and click on the image above to take you to the amazon page to find out more information

Creative Bloom by Jennifer Swift,  projects and inspiration with fabric and wire prepare your own garden of self-expression with creative fabric and wire projects and techniques that you can use again in your personal artwork.

There are some lovely creative projects in the book for you to try out.

It is split into eight chapters and the author uses references to growing in her own garden and the thing I like about this book is that throughout the book she refers to our creative growth, referring to things like sowing the garden preparing the soil and she talks about the work that she did in in her own garden and how she first started.

 There's 21 projects that you can make and throughout there are inspiring quotes that you can refer to it gives you all the tools and materials and the kind of techniques that you'll be learning and there are also additional tips that you can refer to in the book.  

It has got quite detailed descriptions so and you can adapt the  supplies if you don't have the exact ones to suit 

At the back we have a series of templates that you can use and you can make your own and think about some other words or shapes that you would like to create.  It is published by Northlight Books.

Check it out HERE

Check out some of my other recommended art supplies, resources and books on Amazon HERE

Art Journal Page - Hot Air Balloon

 

Come and join me as I complete my latest Art Journal Page - Hot Air Balloon.  

If you want to see the video in real-time with discussion and a look at my Composition Art Journal Page as well, you can join me on my Patreon Page

Material Mondays - Fabrigasm, List Shephard and Mud Cloth

One to keep an eye on in the world of African Fabric is Lisa Shepard who sells a very wide selection of African fabrics in her store front in 1417 Main Street in the Arts District of downtown Rahway, NJ , online and you can book to have a virtual tour of her studio HERE

I came across Lisa when she did the Live Event, which had a great selection of artists talks sharing their work, it was great to be among so many others who were passionate about fabric.

Check out her video below:

She has written several books which has a lot of hints and tips for ideas that you can make - click on the images to find out more!

You can also check out her website HERE 

And her new issue of Fabrigasm

Magazine

Arts and Wellness Cafe - You are Remarkable!! And Then Some...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Arts and Wellness Café where the topic is whether or not you realize how Remarkable you are?

In the video we think about the word and our creativity and we look at stepping into it.  At the end of the day you have to let go of any fears or doubts that you have and just go for it!!

Have a look at the video below:  We also cover a book review and Art Journal Page

What creative activities are you holding yourself back from, fearing what others might think or say when you share.  I always say that if you don't share you miss out on reaching that person that is sitting thousands of miles away and would be inspired by what you have to say - you could change their life, inspire and give them hope.  

But if you listen to that one person sitting in a dusty basement in their leggings trawling from one site to the next looking to see how negative they can be in the comments you have missed out on an amazing opportunity to spread your joy, be part of a community and see your creative activities grow!!  

The book that we cover in this episode is Creative Bloom, it has some great projects using wire and I love the gardening references.

You can CHECK IT OUT HERE

In 'Question of the week I ask 'How long have you been playing it small, hiding your light, and how long are you going to continue?  I would be interested to hear what you think, are you - have you just broken free and now shining like the stars?

The links that I shared:

Life Book 2022

Use Code ARTJOY30 to receive 30% off

Creative Studio - Ivy Newport 

Special offer Access to over 100 courses for 30 days

My Online Courses

"Playing Card Art"

"How Does your Garden Grow"

My new Etsy Store

Digital Art Backgrounds for Art Journaling, and all your creative activities