Some more Plastered Luminescence Inspiration

I have said it before and I will say it again....
Out of all the classes I have taught over the years, "Plastered Luminescence" has to been one of my favourites.  Why?   Because I am continually blown away by the work and enthusiasm of the people who have taken this class, brought the techniques home with them and did more art above and beyond all my expectations from the class.  Truly Inspiring

Earlier this summer, I showed you a picture painted in the Plastered Luminescence style by Stephanie that took a photo, enlarged it, carved it and painted it into a showstopping masterpiece.  This week Judy came in with this absolutely FABULOUS face doodle that she sketched, carved and painted in the same way - the way she learned in my class. STUNNING and sooooo Judy's fun quirky style (a doodle style that she's loved and learned from Teesha Moore's books)

She came in to have me help her coat her piece with resin.  The Resin is to protect the fragile plaster (we don't want it chipping) but it also makes the work look like glass!!!!   I've tried to capture that for you to see by taking a photo with glare but you really have to see it in person.

I teach this class in my studio and on the road.  If you are in Edmonton next month, I invite you to come to the Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival and take this class with me.   We'll be working on an 8x8 mdf board  and completing the same techniques you see in these photos.   Just bring a photo, sketch or template that you would like to carve and make your own masterpiece.   I know you'll love it!

Next example I hope to show you soon, Patricia's school crest on a 16x20 board!!  Wowsers!   I'm so inspired!!   Hope you are too!

Have a creative day!!

Silhouette Lady - Painting with Stencils USTREAM

That's some crazy hair!! :)
When Jen showed me a pic of a journal page created by Jane Davenport that she thought I'd like, and that reminded her of what I do,  I was incredibly inspired to use my stencil painted backgrounds and one of Julie Fei Fan Balzer's new stencils with The Crafter's Workshop (that I just got into the shop) to create my own version on a canvas tonight on USTREAM.  SO much fun.  Thanks to all who joined me.

I love how she turned out -- I do have visions of her with dimensional things in her hair so....   stayed tuned...  that may happen yet! *wink*

Here's the recording of tonight's broadcast.  I hope you become inspired too!

My first Nudie :)

I've been thinking about trying to paint a "nudie" lately- A painting in my own "Picasso-ish style" - so I took the opportunity in today's Release Class to paint one. I'm so happy with it....   wish the pic would do it justice - I guess you'll just have to come in and see!  *smile*

Hope you're having a creative day!

Floral Whirlpools of Colour - USTREAM

Yes, Floral Whirlpools of Colour -- you may insert eyeroll here.  Apparently I was having a hard time naming this piece and got a little silly.   Kathy's here....  I'll blame her!  *smile*

Had another wonderful evening painting with the peeps on USTREAM.   Thank you to all who joined me.

Off for a fabulous long weekend.   Jen will be in on Saturday (Aug 3) from at least 10 - 2.   Looks like I have to keep this painting here in the studio for a bit anyway -- since it's raining.  SO -- if you're interested in coming to see it in person  you have a chance! (Yes, I'm talking to you Nancy! hehe)  *update - it stopped raining so I took it home :)  )

Here's the recording .  Have a great weekend!!

Nesting Birds Canvas - Inspired by Anna Dabrowska

I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted on my blog.  So sorry about that everyone!  I've been so busy in the studio - time is FLYING by!

We had a fantastic visit from Anna Dabrowska this month.   LOVE Anna...   If you ever have a chance to take a class with her, do yourself a favour and TAKE IT!   She's lovely and such a joy.   You'll learn so much!

I was able to purchase a kit from her.   Although I won't recreate the projects that she teaches cause -- well -- you have to attend those *wink*,  I wanted to do a broadcast tonight using some of the items from Prima and the LuminArte Silks and Primary Elements.  The canvas above is what I came up with inspired by Anna's style with some Karen touches.*smile*  I hope you like it.

The base is plaster, the birds are chipboard shapes cut out with my Big Shot using a Sizzix die and the the elements are from Anna's Sunrise Sunset collection from Prima.

 I hope you like and get inspired to take a class from Anna!!!!   find out more about Anna ...  visit her blog

A Little Intuitive Painting - USTREAM braodcast

I got out my paints and did a "Happy Paint"   this week on USTREAM.  hehe
Here is what I created

A fun little abstract painting ....   something I just "rolled with".   The goal for this canvas was to paint depth and texture like I love to do but then to soften the palette a little *smile*  Love how this turned out!

Here is the broadcast as uploaded to my youtube channel.  THANKS so much for joining me.


Anna Dabrowska will be at the Art House Studio NEXT WEEKEND teaching three fabulous workshops.  I have space available in all three classes but space is VERY LIMITED!   If you'd like to join us and haven't reserved your space, do so now ...  I'd hate for you to be disappointed!   Link to Anna's Workshops

A couple of the gals who join us every week on USTREAM have asked me to teach a class on how I intuitively paint on Friday July 12th (the day before Anna's classes begin)  So....  I am thrilled to announce that I will be able to do this and have scheduled a class from 1 - 5 based on the techniques used in my USTREAM videos.   If you are in the area ...  love to have you join us!  Please contact the studio to reserve your space and for more information- 519 267 6620 or email    thearthousestudio@rogers.com

Have a creative day!

"Dreaming of Ipperwash" - USTREAM broadcast

I had a wonderful Friday night broadcasting on USTREAM  - Thank you to all who join us LIVE.  It's so much fun creating and chatting with you every week!!

This Painting is a true mixed media gem :)
Inspired by a Gelli Print I created using a custom texture plate and some acrylic paints (as seen on the Gelli blog), I created this beach scene using some PanPastels, Golden  Pumice Gel Medium and a touch of some Silks by LuminArte.  Just loved how it turned out!!

Some of the girls on live last night are looking for some prints of this ...  stay tuned *wink*  I'm looking into it

Here is the video of the night's mayhem *smile*.   Enjoy!!!

Have a creative weekend! Happy Canada Day!