Joyful Purpose

Peek into my NME journal

Take a peek into my No More Excuses Journal

 

 

Sometimes a girl just needs a change ...

       

Yesterday, I decided I needed a change - a hair adjustment!  So here it is bangs and um some feathers - yes real feathers - in my hair.  They can be washed and brushed and blown dry!  They can stay in for months!  It's my little bit of a wild side ;)

43=7

Today I am 43 years old- which is a "7" in numerology I am told and supposedly your body regenerates every 7 yrs and 7 is my lucky number so I say this is my year ... to what?

to evolve ...

to become who I was meant to be ...

to accept the whole of me ...

to push where my talents lie ...

to trust my intuition ...

to honor my boundaries ...

to nurture the friends who nuture me ...

to expect greatness, joy, and love ...

and to know that I deserve it.

 

This is what I have learned about myself

so far in this life ...

I am impatient

I am creative

I am a painter

I am a photographer

I am a wife

I am a mother

I am a good friend

I am kind

I am generous

I am quick to judge myself

I want to fix things for others but I am learning when it is my job and when it is not

I am a lover of horses on the most basic level of my being

I find art in food and in wine

I have true friends

I don't trust many, but when I do it is forever

I am loved

 

 

Friends who inspire ...

This is my dear friend Jennifer.  An amazingly talented and sweet soul.  She has an amazing studio in downtown Pasadena.  On a recent trip I took a few shots for inspiration.

We spent the day exchanging some Daniel Smith Water colors ;) be still my heart ...

 

and sharing our journals with one another ...

these are from Jennifer's No More Excuses Journal

I just love to see how other people interpret things - so inspiring!

Friends who inspire continued ...

on the way into her house ...

and there she is ... Judi

in her studio ...

How does she do it?  The eye and touch of an artist to be sure.

Mary Beth Shaw is coming to Artifusio!!

 Artinfusio welcomes Mary Beth Shaw!

Mary Beth Shaw worked in the insurance industry for 18 years before she went crazy one day and quit her job.   While exploring her creativity, she re-ignited a childhood love of art.  She is now ecstatic to support herself as a full time painter, participating in fine art fairs and teaching workshops nationwide.  Her mixed media process utilizes pastel, ink, marker and acrylics layered with various collage materials; she welcomes so-called “mistakes” because they lead to wonderful opportunities and discoveries.  She works in series and has several bodies of work that employ her own symbolism of embedded meaning.  She is the author of Flavor for Mixed Media, published by North Light Books. Living in St. Louis with her husband and 2 cats, Mary Beth is passionate about every moment of life.

 

 

 

Feast on Mixed Media

June 4 and 5th

Sat and Sun 9-4

 

2 day Worshop - $275

Kit Fee -$20

(includes use of paints, inks, pastels, texture mediums, alcohol inks, carving tools, pens, pencils, markers, glues, erasers and stencils. I will also provide each student with a packet of collage items to use in their work.]

 

 

I have often joked that I work in Mixed Media because I can't pick from among all the wonderful supplies! In this class we will explore tons of new techniques as well as re-visiting old ideas. Working on the very forgiving substrate of Claybord, we will create multiple pieces that can function together as a small body of work.  Bring an apron cause the paint is gonna be flyin' as we play with abandon!!

visit her website for more info here

 

Over the course of 2 days, we will explore:

• Color - it's not all about paint ya know - we will explore soft and oil pastels;  inks, and airbrush paint; fluid and heavy body acrylics; colored pencils and paint markers. I will provide palette options that help you to avoid 'mud' in your pieces.
• Texture - carving into the claybord as well as layering on top of it with acrylic mediums  and Wood Icing
• Collage - imagery and text and 3D, oh my! how they can enhance your work.
• Composition - how to paint loose yet also maintain the ability to step back and critically assess your own work. How to strenghten value contrast and line in order to move your paintings to the next level.
• The art of multi-task, working across multiple pieces, moving seamlessly from one technique to the next, using 'drying' time productively.
• Presentation of your work  - options on how to hang your pieces.

This class is suitable for any level of painter and beginners are welcome!

Supply List

1.   Ampersand Claybord - buy the flat, uncradled boards,  4-8 boards in any size, no larger than 12x12.  You may mix up your sizes if desired to create a mosaic type look or work in all the same size. Your preference.

2.   If you have specific paints you know you want to use, bring them. Otherwise I will bring enough to share. We will also use alcohol inks, again if you have favorite colors, you can bring them, otherwise I will have plenty.

3.   Brushes - bring a few of various sizes, I like inexpensive brushes such as the Robert Simmons ones that are suitable for Acrylics. I usually like a Shader and Angle Shader - 3/4 to an inch wide. 

4.   Water container, apron, gloves, pencil, scissors.

5.   Small cutting mat.

Let me do most of the schlepping. Your Kit fee of $20 includes use of paints, inks, pastels, texture mediums, alcohol inks, carving tools, pens, pencils, markers, glues, erasers and stencils. I will also provide each student with a packet of collage items to use in their work.

 
   

 
  SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED


TO INSURE YOUR SPOT SIGN UP TODAY

OPTION #1

YOU MAY MAKE A 50% DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPACE AND REMAINING 50% IS DUE BY May 1st
 

OPTION #2

PAYMENT IN FULL

 
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We also have a few seats left for the

Judy Wise Workshop March 19th and 20th

 

Heartful Giveaway!

Just because I have a full heart ...

And because I like to share ....

And because someone out there might really need a pick me up ...

I am giving away 2 "Be Still My Heart Workshops" today!

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Winners will be announced by 6pm PST