Into the myst

Do you love all things mystical and magical?

This was one of my very first workshops created, and it was such a magical experience!

I am eager to share my amazing journey with you on how I discovered this rewarding method of painting – ultimately by trusting my intuition and imagination!

I have always been a nature lover and adore animals. I had longed to put my visions and dreams onto canvas but until a few years ago, I had no idea how to go about it!

Through self-discovery, hardships and lots of practice, I have found the key methods to unlock this mystery! To reveal on canvas, what we can’t express in words –  is a true joy and allows us to tell our own story and share our hearts.

I can’t wait to be your guide and I do hope you will follow me “Into the Myst” on your own journey of creative self-discovery, finding your voice and celebrating the magic you have within!

 

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HERE’S A DESCRIPTION OF EACH PROJECT

PROJECT 1 – DISCOVER

In our first project, we will discover more about ourselves, what our spirit animal is, what stories we have to tell, and what symbols speak to us. I will be assigning some homework exercises to explore this.

After gathering this information, we will create a watercolor painting and create a story the viewer can discover for themselves. I will show you how to create intricate pattern and beauty with line work using ink pen, plus you will learn my techniques for shading and successful color combinations with watercolors.

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PROJECT 2 – IMAGINE

In our second project, will be stretching our imagination further and gaining inspiration from walks in nature. The natural beauty we witness, will assist us in creating a rich and beautiful background. We will be using watercolor to create translucent glazes while building contrast with shadows and light.

The portrait subject will be a fairy or an elf, painted with acrylics and other mixed media. I can’t wait to show you how I build up luminous skin tones and create my favorite “glow effect”! You are going to love the process!

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PROJECT 3 – DREAM

In our third and final project, we will rediscover what interested us as a child – what we loved to imagine and dream before we became adults! We get to revel in remembering those fanciful and fantastic imaginary worlds!

I will have some more explorative homework assignments to keep your intuitive flame burning!

We will walk in the magic of those childhood dreams and create a scene with mixed media, telling a whimsical story with magical creatures of our own fantasy. Here, the more imaginative the better – from dryads to centaurs, pixies to elf queens, fairies or dragons, unicorns or mermaids, or really whatever inspires you!

It will be such a delight to let our imagination run away with us, even for just a few hours!

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EXCLUSIVE BONUS LESSON

(AVAILABLE ONLY ON THIS PLATFORM)

This is a time-lapse video of my painting “The visionary”, I show you my recent layering and glazing techniques with watercolor and color pencil.. We also discover how some interesting variety and texture can be added with silver leaf.

 

 

 

 

 

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We will be covering several topics and techniques such as:

• Expressive, intuitive painting
• Telling your story using imagery and symbols
• Finding inspiration
• Connecting with nature and how to use it in your art
• Creating storytelling paintings and interest for the viewer to interpret
• Creating portraits with both watercolor and mixed media techniques
• Using line work to create interest and variation
• Creating glazes and layering with watercolors on various substrates
• Creating contrast with lights and darks
• Creating something that is unique and special to you and your journey
• And much more….

What kind of supplies do I need for this workshop?

I can’t wait to be your guide and I do hope you will follow me “Into the Myst” on your own journey of creative self-discovery, finding your voice and celebrating the magic you have within!

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