Art Bundle For Good comes around Again! - 3 Bundles to Giveaway! Digital Downloads & Tags

The Art Bundle #6 Giveaway is Back!

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

GO TO THE ART BUNDLE GIVEAWAY

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.

Creating smaller pieces of art can help with experimentation, with supplies and techniques and I always encourage people to try a technique more than once to see how different supplies react.

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.

I hope you are able to take part in the giveaway it could be you!

Sign up HERE

Digital Sample Pack

If you would like a sample of the Circles Digital download you can sign up to my Mailing list and it will be emailed directly to you. You also get a sample of my mixed media art tags.  Look out for the tutorial series on my Course Platform showing you examples of using the Tags.

Sign up to the Mailing list HERE

Here are some of the courses and resources that are part of the bundle

PRODUCT LIST 

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 ) 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 - sacredlifemastery.art) 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 – mindfulcreativemuse.com) 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) 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

105. Bonus: Root and Branch (Flora Bowley - florabowley.com) Value $49

Follow Your Dreams - Do What You Love!

 What are you dreaming of?

When I was growing up - even with the qualifications,  if you wanted to show your art work you needed a gallery to represent you, to publish a book you needed an agent/publisher, if you had a name you might get an advance.  Similarly if you wanted to be on TV or in the movies the agent would come into play and there was a very small window of opportunity if that - with certain roles going to the select few and you might be lucky to get a few walk on parts in a crowd scene.  'Its who you know not what you know'  were words I heard my father say a few times.  There were no guarantees, if it was thought that 'your face didn't fit' chances were slim to none.

But would you allow that to stop you?

Many have stopped short on their dreams, maybe having thought of what they want to do with the lists bouncing around their heads, having resigned themselves to not even getting close, maybe meeting a celebrity is the icing on the cake or reciting to who ever will listen how they 'nearly got to' 'always wanted to' came close to' pursuing their dream.  The graveyard is full of unfulfilled dreams and visions.

For every problem that exists there are thousands looking for the solution or alternative solution, the answer comes in many shapes and forms.  What if you held the keys to the very thing that others were looking for?  What if you didn't do it in the traditional sense but from a different point of view?  Becoming the publisher for the field that you want to enter!

The use of technology now a days means that you can be at one part of the world providing a solution for someone on the other side of the world while pursuing the dreams of your heart - what you have been dreaming about, wanted to pursue, someone else wants that product, solution, and it is sitting in your head, in your heart, and on your note pad.

So in the scenarios that I gave earlier and being of the artistic kind (the writer, actor and artist) -  the tables have turned on your ability as a creative to get your work in front of those who need and want to see it, sell your work, show in a gallery, publish that book and more.

It is time to create your own story - see the vision and make it plain...., it starts with a thought, you have to write it down and then look from every perspective to see how you can make that baby become a reality.

Don't over complicate it for instance agonizing where you are going to sell your book before you have written a sentence.  If you want to publish a book it first starts with you writing, forming a habit, and putting down on paper that which you want to achieve.  Why not join a challenge or two like 'the Ultimate Blog Challenge - posting every day for 30 days) and not only be committed to yourself but to sharing and being among others who are pursuing their dreams.  When you know what you want to do and the steps that you need to take, when those discouraging times come and you don't feel like showing up, you show up anyway.

All things are possible, do you believe?  It starts with believing that you can achieve your dreams and goals. If you are in the arts as mentioned, you can self publish, start a YouTube channel, or Podcast, have your own Website, and sell your art online all over the world in different formats.  You don't need to wait for permission, you just have to press publish or send!

So with that said, I believe in you!!, I know that you can do all that you set out to do, change your perspective, speak encouraging words to yourself and get around others who are encouraging, reaching for their own dreams. Like you I am working towards the dreams and goals that I have - I am not an expert, just someone who thought you needed to hear these words of encouragement today.

Now, go be the amazing soul I know you can be - I believe in you!

Stay blessed and be a blessing!  

100 Days of Handmade Foam Stamps

If you would like to see the stamps daily you can check out my Instagram HERE

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I am also taking part in the Ultimate Blog Challenge and you can check out the posts HERE

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Mixed Media Art Courses to Check out

SALE - Enjoy $10 OFF all courses until 30th April Click on the image to see the course.

Use the Code at the checkout - create2

Neurgraphic Inspired, Art Coloring Pages, & Your Creative Practice

Neurographic Art Inspired

I have been on a creative journey - I still am where I have been exploring the creative practice call 'Neurographic Art'  If you would like more information about it I put several links in the video I created below.

You can check out the video I created HERE

I have been finding the whole process very therapeutic and have been almost compelled every day to do something in my art journals either with color on the page or starting with a figure and working around it.  I have 3 art journals that I work in at the moment.  I think I am drawn to it because you have to to slow down and take your time creating the marks, and it is a welcomed break to the busy social media and online world.

The marks that I am doing in my art journals and have been developing is no longer done in the neurographic art parameters, but include lines and rounded shapes on the page and I have brought in my mark making on the page.  I also have been working with a lot of figures and creating the lines and shapes around them.  I have always felt that it is important for us to spend time on a daily basis doing something creative and making marks and patterns in my art journal enables me to reflect, be still and bring my thoughts back to a place filled with encouragement and nurturing.

I started working on a canvas that I had left for quite some time, and I added the lines and rounded shapes and I feels as if it went into the direction that was needed.  It is called Voyage.  The shapes and the patterns on their faces have developed with each painting I complete.

I took elements recently of creating on the face and used it in one of the download tutorials that I was sharing with my Patreons this month. 

Patreon

 Each month on the $3 Tier one of the things that the Patrons receive is a set of digital downloads papers - a pattern that I have designed and I do a video tutorial on how I am using it and give some suggestions of additional ways in which it can be used.  This is the page they received this month along with a set of tags with the same design.

I think that it is great to see it as a challenge, some of the ways that it can be used and helps with your creative process, stretches you and maybe help you to express yourself using your creativity.

This is the image I came up with as I played with the shapes with color and the figure appeared.  I couldn't resist adding the marks and the shapes and it was a lovely way again to take time out of a busy day to touch base with myself.  I encourage my patrons to use the exercises as a way to develop their own creative practice.  The other thing created with the sheet was a set of matchbox mini art journals.

Love is like a Butterfly

Today with the 100 Days of Handmade Foam Stamps I shared this Butterfly foam stamp.  I have been creating with precut foam and ones that I have to cut myself.  The foam is varied in thickness and you get some lovely results depending on the tools that you use to create the designs on the foam.

This stamp shape had been machine cut and it is firm to work on so when you cut it with that craft knife you get some clean lines.

Thank you for joining me on the blog today, stay blessed and be a blessing

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If you would like to see the handmade foam stamps daily you can check out my Instagram HERE

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I am also taking part in the Ultimate Blog Challenge and you can check out the previous posts HERE

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Mixed Media Art Courses to Check out

SALE - Enjoy $10 OFF all courses until 30th April Click on the image to see the course.

Use the Code at the checkout - create2

Mixed Media Art Projects - Recycled Phone Case

Recycled Phone Case Art Journal

I love using recycled materials and had gone to my charity store and picked up a phone case.  It was slightly too big for my phone so I thought I would make use of it and create a mini art journal.

I talk about the journal in the video below, and I have included some close up images of the pages as well.

On the front of the art journal I used some of my favorite handmade paper infused with gold, looks lovely doesn't it, one of my favorite colors which I use a lot when painting too.  

One of the motivations for the journal was to use the elements that I had been holding on to for what we call 'best' or 'one day' but that day never comes.  It is important to use your supplies rather than holding onto them for that one special day.  Allow yourself to be included in the special day and use it on yourself.

The journal is made up of handmade paper and I have included making use of space where I can add additional elements If I were travelling with the journal - a water brush and some water colors always travel well and have minimum cleanup.

I added sentiments that are reminders 'You are beautiful - Shine your Light' reminds us that we all have something to offer and that we need to not only shine our light for ourselves, but for others who you are impacting and helping them to be brave or step out and shine their own light.

How many times have you been self conscious about what you are doing, not because you can't do it, but you are listening to the negative talk of others.  Sometimes it is that throw away statement that can do the most damage - but you have to 'Dance like no one is watching' again, your being who you want to be will encourage others to keep going.

Each page has either an encouraging word or scripture, and also space for adding doodles or mark making.

Every page is a constant reminder to dream big, follow your heart and do the things that bring you closer to your goals.

Some of the sentiments I use especially when working on a challenge and I am working on two at the same time, the 100 Days of Handmade Foam and the Ultimate Blog challenge.  There are some days that I have not felt like posting, and sometimes you don't, and you find a way of dealing with it and then getting back on course.  I take the necessary breaks that I need, all the time reminding myself of my overall goal.

Explore, Imagine, Dream is the title of this page.  I recommitted myself to share as part of the blog challenge, to not only encourage myself but others as well - I am sharing what I love, creativity and the process.

This pages sentiments - You are unique, a miracle, don't ever compare yourself with anyone else.  Take a look back, you have come a long way, this is not your destination.

I hope you find the things that motivate and encourage you and that you take one step in front of the other to reach the goals you desire.

Blessings!

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100 Days of Handmade Foam Stamps

If you would like to see the stamps daily you can check out my Instagram HERE

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I am also taking part in the Ultimate Blog Challenge and you can check out the posts HERE

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Mixed Media Art Courses to Check out

SALE - Enjoy $10 OFF all courses until 30th April Click on the image to see the course.

Use the Code at the checkout - create2