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Botanical Abstracts...

8/26/2019

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Lots of new things going on this week in the studio. This past month a visitor to the studio was looking for a larger journal and plan book. She liked the idea of having an original painting as the cover for the journal. After thinking about her suggestion, I decided to try painting on a new hard bound journal with lots of pages to be used either is a sketchbook, a journal, or even a daily planner. The first sample is below.
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The goal was to create a class that would be easy and fun where you could create your own hand painted, hard bound journal.
So far this week I have been working on samples of different types of covers and making sure the process is simple and fun. Below are a few Sample images that I have come up with. They are part of a new Botanical Abstract series.
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As of now it appears the class will run about 2 hours. I would supply everything you would need ( including the hard bound journal) Hopefully the cost would be around $30. I would love to hear from you. Is this something you might be interested in doing. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. I’ll post more sample journals next week.
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August 26th, 2019

8/26/2019

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August Reading Recommendations...Books to Nourish Your Creativity

8/7/2019

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PictureMorning Warmup



I have included in this month's reading recommendations two books covering Paint Pouring. This is the newest technique that appears to be taking the art world by storm. Let me know if you would like for me to include some additional books on this topic for next month.     Sue


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Create beautiful abstract works of art with simple drops and washes of color with the projects from Paint Pouring by Nicky James Burch! Take part in the popular trend of paint pouring as you use acrylic paint and a variety of masterful techniques to pour beautiful painted canvases and other projects such as the Calypso Coasters, Focal Point Frames, Celestial Clock, Princess Bow Holder, and Leisurely Letters. 

Enjoy the helpful hints and finishing tips as you create these projects that are designed to be relaxing and easy to follow, even if you are a complete novice! Work with techniques that will make you a Michelangelo of paint pouring, like the swirl pour, puddle pour, the flip and drag, and more! This book is sure to strike everyone's fancy, no matter how experienced you are at this colorful and bewitching painting craft.

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Beauty does not linger, it only visits.

Yet beauty's visitation affects us and invites us into its rhythm,
it calls us to feel, think, and act beautifully in the world:
to create and live a life that awakens the Beautiful.
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Beauty is a gentle but urgent call to awaken. Bestselling author John O'Donohue opens our eyes, hearts, and minds to the wonder of our own relationship with beauty by exposing the infinity and mystery of its breadth. His words return us to the dignity of silence, profundity of stillness, power of thought and perception, and the eternal grace and generosity of beauty's presence. In this masterful and revelatory work, O'Donohue encourages our greater intimacy with beauty and celebrates it for what it really is: a homecoming of the human spirit.As he focuses on the classical, medieval, and Celtic traditions of art, music, literature, nature, and language, O'Donohue reveals how beauty's invisible embrace invites us toward new heights of passion and creativity even in these uncertain times of global conflict and crisis.



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Do you ever feel like the life you're living isn't real? Like the person you present to the world is just a little bit fake? Are you longing to unleash the sassy, spiritual self you know is in there? In this creative and heartfelt playbook, inspirational author and artful hypnotherapist Denise Braun takes you on a revealing journey toward living your Real. Through fun, eye-opening exercises packed with spiritual insights and aha moments--and sugar-coated with the occasional f-bomb-The Fraud Fable helps you identify the outdated stories you made up long ago to survive, unleash your subconscious mind to help you heal through artful play, claim the sassy spirituality that unlocks your true magic. After diving into The Fraud Fable, you'll have no problem telling fake to F-off and will start using your intuition to live life on your terms--with intention and truth.


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Paint Pouring is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency. The acrylic paints react with each other when combined to make interesting and visually organic motifs. Fluid acrylics can be used on many types of substrates through various techniques such as pouring, dripping, swirling, glazing, dipping, and more to create dazzling and masterful effects.

This book provides everything you will need to become a paint pouring artist. Learn to: 
  • Set up your paint pouring studio on a budget
  • Complete your supply list
  • Discover a variety of techniques
  • Properly handle and care for your art
  • Establish appropriate mixing ratios
  • Achieve correct paint density
  • And many other lessons crucial to the craft
This new art form is fun for all ages. Become a fluid art master today.


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Mark Making...Favorite Supplies

8/3/2019

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If you have been following me this past week on Instagram @sannaart you will have noticed that I have been working on new 12" x 12" pieces on paper. One of the final touches that I have been adding to these new pieces is "mark making". These are circles, squares, outlines, things that focuses attention on a specific part of the painting. Most of this months supply suggestions are things that are specifically designed for this type of art process.

All of this months supplies can be found at most art supply stores. They are all able to be shipped from online art stores like:
Blick Art Supply
Plaza Art Supply
Jerrys Artarama

Amazon

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Sennelier Oil Pastel
These oil Pastels are my go to favorite. They are so buttery and the colors are extremely rich. I have shown this set of colors just to give you an idea of the possibilities. They are purchasable as individual stocks at most art supply/ craft stores.


NOTE**** Always use Oil Pastels in the Final Layer when covering over acrylic or watercolor paints. You will need to seal the final layer with the fixative listed below.

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China Markers
  • China Markers, as I call them, is another one of my favorite tools for Mark Making. They are waxy and stick really well to the layers of acrylic paint already on the paper.
  • Creative Crayon sticks with fun peel-to-reveal action, no sharpener needed
  • Pull string and peel down to freshen tip. Convenient to used by children and kids
  • Oily, smooth sticks, easy to writing or drawing on the paper, metal, leather and even on cloth​
  • NOTE**** Always use Oil Pastels in the Final Layer when covering over acrylic or watercolor paints. You will need to seal the final layer with the fixative listed below.

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Krylon K01306 Workable Fixatif Spray Clear,
11-Ounce Aerosol



I use this Fixative spray to protect my final layer of Mark Making. It has a fairly strong odor and fumes so I always spray it outside, even in the winter months. It is quick to dry which I really Like.
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  • Workable fixatif spray protects computer prints, pencil, pastel and chalk drawings
  • Prevents smudging, wrinkling and allows for easy reworking of the artwork
  • Acid free and archival safe​

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Golden Fluid Acrylic, 1 Ounce Set Of 10, Assorted Colors

These are my favorite brand of paints to work with on paper. The have fantastic coverage and mix easily with either clear or white gesso to thin out and spread better on the paper surface. Check out my previous blog post on the many uses of Gesso.   gessothe-versatile-medium.html

Golden Fluid Acrylics are viscous, with high tinting strength, flexibility and durability on many surfaces. They are recommended for mixing, tinting, and shading. Ideal for spraying, brushing, or mixing with all Golden colors. When used with Acrylic Flow Release the Fluids work as staining or watercolor techniques.

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Suzzanna

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