Classwork- Whispers

How ethereal, and unique is all this work- I’m just blown away. Scroll through the beautiful images to see just how exquisite and delicate this lovely work created from Holly McLaughlin’s beautiful workshop Whispers is…

“Whispers is one of my favorite classes ever! This class opened a whole new world for me. Graphite, who would have thought it could and would be so beautiful. I am using techniques learned in this class almost daily when I work in watercolor. And you will love Holly and her teaching style. I would definitely recommend Whispers to all artistic levels, and I would definitely take the class again. I guarantee you are going to become obsessed with graphite and learn so much in this class.”

-Susan Thames

“Whispers is another beautiful class from Holly McLaughlin. Holly has taught me a whole new way to look at art. This class teaches you that a figure doesn't have to be anywhere close to perfect or to even be in proportion. It's more about the truth of what you're feeling when you're creating. Also, the class helps you develop a set of personal symbols that you can save and use in all of your other art projects. Finally, this class taught me to love graphite. I never really used it before except to draw something in the beginning of a project. Now I know the art of using different shades and textures to make a big impact in your project. It's a whole new way of looking at art and I love it!”

-Jeanne Uelk Champion

Holly has a gentle style that invites you to explore mark making, symbols and intuition. Her teaching invited a new sense of freedom of expression, leaving limitations behind and exploring one's unique voice. I highly recommend taking any class or set of classes with Holly. She also makes herself available throughout the creative process.

-Brook McKenzie

Pop Up - Nudge your Subconscious

 
 

It's that time of year for me again...and even though I've been fighting some physical battles, I am beginning my process of visioning what I would like to bring into 2024. Here's a sneak peek at the beginning of my process. Forgive my lisping...I'm still struggling with the after effects of another jaw surgery. Also I have a young Maine Coon as most of you know.....send tips for keeping Smudge from grabbing my dang arm all the time and scarring me lol. (I keep his nails trimmed but he won't stop).

Card Decks

The messenger Cards-Sandra Kunz

The Shaman Oracle-Colette Baron Reid

A wee star in the forest- Tricia Murray

Gentle Creatures- Dan May

Enchanted Unicorn- Priestess Moon

Fonda Xx

Share in the comments what you are visioning for yourself for next year so we can hold each other's visions…

 
 

Portrait Colour Study with Cyndy Ross

 
 

Today we have a wonderful free pop up lesson for you with Cyndy Ross. First she will lead you through a colour mixing process with just two colours plus white and then use those colours to create a quick warm up portrait study.

Grab your paints and a sketchbook and getting creating with Cyndy.

And if you enjoyed this pop up you might love her workshop Chromatic Portraits- Explorations in Expressive Portraits- learn more HERE

Oh, and be sure to check out our Instagram account on Wednesday when Cyndy will be taking over with tips ‘n tricks, inspiration and a giveaway. Catch that HERE

Swatching Neocolor ii

Caran d’Ache Neocolor iis are beolved supplies by many of the artists at Art is Magic and feature in many of our workshops so they proved perfect to swatch out and explore all the beautiful colours.

Come and swatch with me and my special guest artist, Lizzie Bear.

They are a wonderful and versatile material to work with which I will be exploring in the next video in this series: Tips ‘n Tricks and How tos of Neocolor ii Keep an eye out for when that drops.

So many gorgeous colours- tell me in the comments- What is your favourite Neocolor ii colour?

Click image below to see full colour range larger:

And if you have missed the other videos in this series you can find them here:

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