Joyful Purpose

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ...

That's the state I am in -

decorating, drawing, painting

Artinfusio

Friends,

I have been thinking for sometime that I would like to put together some small intimate workshops by my home by the sea.  I love living here and there is a large clubhouse in my community that overlooks the ocean.  So I thought why not?  My favorite times of the year are when I get to go and luckily teach at the fabulous weeklong Artfest and Journalfest-  which nothing can replace and I hope never will.  But in between those I wanted something small to keep me going and to be surround by other artists and friends. So please check me out and join me!  There are many fabulous Artist's coming to visit and more details to come and even A SUNDAY JOURNALING JAM!

I would like to invite you to come and see my new Workshop Blog -

ARTINFUSIO

Happy Thanksgiving,
Gina

Lunch with a friend

waiting for my friend Orly to arrive I took the time to do a little watercolor sketch of my latte and spreads ....

Orly

 

my yummy lunch ;)

our meeting spot?

Le Pain Quotidien

 

Oh what a way to give Thanks!

Yesterday, for my dear friend Judi's bday I took her to Orly Avineri's Workshop "Fall into Color" for her birthday.  What a day we had - what color - what fabulousness - what an awesome teacher, artist and friend Orly is

my spread from the class

... and folks to beat all of that she can cook!

this was lunch!

 

off with a bang ...

The Los Arboles online workshop has started on its journey but remember you can join and finish anytime you wish!

Los Arboles will be starting on November 15th!

Here are some details about the class ~

We will be using the Tree and all that it encompasses as our focus in this class - Our Muse

The class will be set up to focus on different techniques and mediums including - watercolor, acrylic paint, pastel, color pencil, marker and pen and ink. 

You can explore all the mediums or just the one's that you like.  It is a good way to find out what medium really suits you or to expose yourself to something new.

In acquiring materials for this class please choose the medium/mediums that you would like to work in.  Supplies can be costly so use what you already have at home!  The following list is just a suggestion.

Material list

set of watercolors - any kind will do

here are a few suggestions:

Windsor Newton Watercolor Sets

Sennelier Watercolor Sets

Koi Watercolor Sets

Lukas Water Color Sets

My Favorites are Daniel Smith Water Colors

Heavy Body Acrylic Paints - any kind will do

Here are a few suggestions:

Good starter set

My Favorites:

Golden

Sennelier

Variety of Paint Brushes:

round #8 watercolor brush

short filbert #4, 6,8 acrylic brushes

Micron Pens  .05 , .02, .005

Copic Markers or the like

Colored Pencils

Caran D'ache Neo Color II

metal ruler

Journal with heavy weight mixed media paper or watercolor paper 140 lb weight

This is a nice start

glue stick

exacto

 

* and remember if you purchase more than one class the second or third class is only 25.00 - refund will be given after registration * enter class registered for under Los Arboles Bonus Coupon

Animal Spirit Guides Workshop

click here for details

Song of the Sea Workshop

click here for details

Los Arboles Workshop

Cost $33.oo

Los Arboles Workshop

Bonus Coupon Code

color my world x 3

I think I finally have down my watercolors to 3 main palettes - but don't quote me!

mainly Danial Smith Primatek watercolors

regular Danial Smith watercolors

Lucas watercolors

I find it helpful to make a paint chart for each one as once they dry it is hard to tell many of them apart.

Just looking at them makes me happy!

 

Watercolor Paints continued

more watercolor peeks

 

 

Watercolor Paints

I thought I would show you some more of my materials - watercolors and such ;)

 

my art stuff continued ...

Exploring Materials

I love art materials - who doesn't?  Here is a peek into mine ...