Joyful Purpose: April 2011

New Class Starts Tomorrow! NME Variations

I have had sooooo much fun creating this class! You are going to have a blast! I promise! If you haven't signed up do it NOW - you won't regret it!!

*Note this class can be taken at THE SAME TIME as No More Excuses and Part Deux or after*

Take a Peek!

NME ~ Variations

New lessons to extend your No More Excuses Journal to a new level. Lessons include:

Making monthly journals as well as additions to your original one.

The use of washi tape

Original carved stamps

and more ....

* Prerequisite is No More Excuses Part 1 and Part 2 *

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a sketch a day keeps the grinchies away!

My friend Judi hunted down this little daily Moleskine for me as I wanted to do a sketch a day.

So where to begin? I find that copying the work of someone who I admire always gets me going. I love the work of Patience Brewster so I started by doing drawings of her whimisical animals.

then once I felt I got the hang of it I started to add my own touches ...

and then I felt comfortable doing my own ...

anyone has time for a 5min sketch a day when they are this small. It keeps me going, eases the stress, and makes me less of a grinch ;)

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Klimting

Courtesy of Chris Kalina

(UTI Klimt workshop student)

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Cindy from Holland

is our WINNER

of the No More Excuses Package!

If you didn't win but still want to take the classes click on the links below for registration info!

this includes all three workshops

No More Excuses

No More Excuses Part Deux

No More Excuses Variations

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Easter Surprise Giveaway!

In honor of Spring and Easter Weekend

I am giving away a

NO MORE Excuses Journaling

Workshop Package!

this includes all three workshops

No More Excuses

No More Excuses Part Deux

No More Excuses Variations

Just leave a comment and the winner will be notified Monday morning!

(only enter if you have never taken a No More Excuses workshop ;) )

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Just when you thought it was safe ....

NME ~ Variations

New lessons to extend your No More Excuses Journal to a new level. Lessons include:

Making monthly journals as well as additions to your original one.

The use of washi tape

Original carved stamps

and more ....

* Prerequisite is No More Excuses Part 1 and Part 2 *

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Peeks of Klimt

Under the Influence of Gustav Klimt Online Workshop

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Peek into my NME journal

No More Excuses!

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Carve it Up

I have become a bit obsessed lately carving my own stamps - let's just say it is ADDICTING!

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PAINTOGRAPHY!

Join Gina Rossi Armfield

Sat. June 4 and Sun June 5th

One day Workshop Option (Sat Only) - 100.00

Sat and Sun - 175.00

One time Kit Fee - $25.00 which includes all paint, brushes, mediums, etc. all you need to bring are your photos and canvases I provide the rest!

For over 25 years I have been combining my love for photography and my love for painting into one. There is something about the black and white image that creates mystery and tells a story. In this class we will use our own black and white photographs along with paint, pastels and words to create several mixed media paintings. Techniques learned will include – composition, painting skills, layout, background, and detail. We will use words, poetry and song lyrics to inspire us. Have Courage, Be Brave, Embark on your Journey!