It's all about the face!

Many of you  know that I have been working on "face techniques" in my faces journal this year.  Well, I stumbled on a FABULOUS free class that was offered this month by the lovely Kat McBride and I jumped at the chance to take it.   Love the tips she offered, the detail in the class and I cherish the opportunity to learn and watch her paint.   GREAT CLASS.  She has a new class (for purchase) coming up soon!!   I'd recommend her classes for sure!!

This is my first face done with some of her techniques.   I went ahead and made a couple of my own little touches but was definitely influenced by her techniques.   I NEED  to play some more!

Art Journal Night is tomorrow (Thursday) ...  guess what I'll be doing? *smirk*
Want to come play in your journal?    Love to have you join us.  Give me a call to reserve your space 519 267 6620 (thearthousestudio@rogers.com)

We decided to TAKE IT ALL! hehe

SO PLEASE NOTE...

The studio will be closed this weekend while we are at ScrapFest!  We will re-open

TUESDAY APRIL 16 at 11 for a return to our regular hours

See you there!!! :)

Art Journaling with PanPastel

Having a wonderful day creating with the girls in our Art Journaling with PanPastel class in the studio day.  Love this medium!!!

Having another class after ScrapFest on April 20th.....  only a spot or two left.   Let me know asap OR....  Book your own time with me instead!   So much fun!!  Online course will be LIVE SOON!

Have a creative day!

"Echos" of Colour - USTREAM

"Echos" of Colour

I so enjoyed creating this canvas on USTREAM tonight!  THANK YOU to all who joined me live and I see that quite a few of you have also watched it recorded too!  Fabulous!

LOVE how it turned out.  I wish you could see it in person.  So lovely.   It was inspired by a technique I saw used by Alex Skinner that removed white paint to reveal some fabulous colour under it  ...  I immediately envisioned trying the technique with my favourite Crafter's Workshop Stencils.  There are LOTS used in this canvas but featured is "Echos" designed by Julie Balzer.

I uploaded the recording to my youTube channel and embeded it here for you too!
Enjoy!!  And thanks for watching!!!

Have a creative weekend!

Samples, samples, samples...

One of the things that I love to do at ScrapFest is to offer a series of mini classes IN my booth.  That's right, mini classes - not just make n takes, but a little tidbit - an intro if you will - into some of my classes offered in the studio and online.   I will be offering 3 classes this year.   Here they are!!

Monoprinted Envelopes using the Kreate-a-lope and Gelli Plates

Kumihimo Braiding - Make Your Own Keychain 

Sprayed and Inked Decorated Envelopes using the Kreate-a-lope, Ink Sprays, Stencils and Dimensional Pastes

These mini classes run on a first come, first served basis.  Interested students need to come by my booth EARLY to pick up a complimentary ticket at the booth.  A minimum of 10 spaces in each Saturday class will be given out Saturday morning so don't worry...  those of you only coming to the show on Saturday will still have opportunity to to take a class.   But come early...   I can't stress that enough.  I "sell out" fast.

There are two other "ticket rules" you should know - Tickets are very limited so I need to reserve them for people who paid to attend the show.  No vendors, vendors helpers or children under the age of 12 please.  Thanks so much for your understanding there.  Also, along the same vane... there is one class per person.  Rush tickets will be available in case of any no shows.  So, if you don't get a ticket, come by the booth before the next scheduled class - you never know ;).

Didn't get a ticket?  Don't worry -- You are MORE THAN WELCOME to come watch and ask questions too!!  The 12 person classroom has open sides and located in the middle of the show floor so everyone can watch and learn about all the products used in the classes.  All are welcome!

VIDEOS will be made any posted on my website for future reference and to share with those who are unable to attend ScrapFest in Kitchener next week.   BUT...  let me just say...  if you're a paper crafter... this is a MUST show to attend.    Fabulously run, lots of people, inspiration and some great products all under one roof.  More info -- check out their website www.scrapfest.ca

Have a creative day!

More colour for the studio!

Take a look at this YUMMY box of colour that arrived at the studio today.

YES!!  Silks and Twinks are now BACK IN STOCK - Woo HOO!!!    We're working on updating the online store...   watch for quantities to be updated.

Hope you're having a creative day!

Spring?

It might not look like spring outside ... but it sure does in the studio!

We've been busy making these 3' - 6' + free standing flowers for our booth at ScrapFest April 12 & 13th.   Thanks Miss Donna Downey for pinning them on Pinterest -- it got the juices flowing!!

Hope you're having a creative day!