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

Galia Alena

I’m a visual poet working in just about any medium I can lay my hands on although I am a professionally trained photographer and a so called “self-taught” artist (of course there have been many teachers on that path). I’m in love with the creative process. I’m a beauty unveiler, light huntress, moment caresser and visionary poetess. Ultimately, all of my work is about helping people peel back the layers to experience the intense beauty of each moment allowing access to both their intuitive wisdom and a deeper connection to spirit and self. (Because the beauty of this life cracks our hearts open and it is through the cracks that light can flow both in and out and connect us back to our divine selves) That is what I do and I do it through photography, art, journaling and teaching. I live in the insanely beautiful Blue Mountains, just shy of Sydney, with my family, our cat and all the winged ones who frequent our garden. Each day here is a wondrous delight of tiny miracles through either the glorious light or magical mists. I would love to work with you, have a look around and see where you are called... "Where I create, there I am true." Rilke

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