Resolve

Resolve-decide firmly on a course of action. firm determination to do something. This is my word for the year. I am determined to continue to do what I love...teach art. Right now I teach about 4 classes a month locally, but I am ready to expand that by teaching online. I am inspired by the lovely artists that teach their passion online and now that Soul Food had started, I am even more inspired. The artists that are lined up to teach, are so eclectic and different from what you may have seen before!! I am blessed to be among them. My lesson will be up in April and I am so excited.

Here are some pieces I have been working on, teaching, playing with etc. 

Happy New Year!!
Shonna

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!

Wishing you all a happy Christmas and wonderful things in the upcoming year.

Here are some of my favorite Christmas items I made this season.

Have a magical day!!!
Shonna

It's The Most Wonderful Time...

Ok, I know it's a little early, but I start my Christmas celebrating early because I am always working on arts and crafts for the Holidays starting in October. I just participated in a arts/craft show and did pretty well. Some of the money I earned went to Elizabeth Hospice and that makes things even better!

I do have some left over items that I am posting here. If you are interested, please let me know by leaving a comment. The prices are on the photos (add $3 for shipping to U.S.). In a few days, I will list them on Etsy, but I thought I would give my blog followers first choice.

All items are hand drawn and painted by me.

xoxo,
Shonna

Watercolor anyone??

I got to take a break from teaching yesterday (in my own class). One of my students is experienced with watercolors, so I asked her if she wanted to teach a lesson. This class is my Journal Junkies class that meets once a month in my home. Libbi actually taught us two different lessons and I just had an absolute blast playing with watercolors. I dabble in watercolors, but I really learned a lot from Libbi about white space and different types of watercolors etc. Here is what the class produced...


Our Teacher for this lesson...Libbi

Here are my pages. We didn't get a chance to finish, so I finished mine this morning.

So much fun!!!!
Have a great week!
XOXO
Shonna

New Video!

I am working on making things for an upcoming Arts and Craft show in November. I decided to record some of the items I am creating. This one is a cute little notebook with a blank cover. I bought about 15 of them, so I better get off this computer and get busy....

Shonna

Art Teacher??

Well, I guess I can call myself that now!! I have been teaching two art journal classes for several months and now I will be teaching kids classes twice a month. I also have an adult mixed media card class that I'm trying to kick off locally as well. I've been sooooo busy!! I have neglected my poor blog. Sometimes I'm not sure if anyone reads it anyway. LOL!!

Here are some pics of my recent classes...


My home Journal Junkies Class Made this:

 My Charity Wings Journal Junkies Class made this:

We will make these cards in the next Mixed Media Class I will be teaching:

And here is the kids class I am teaching this Friday:

And don't forget the online class I am teaching along with a ton of other artists. Soul Food!! Sign ups are open and it is going to be wonderful class!!!

http://communitythrive.com/page/soul-food

Hope you have a great week!!
Shonna

And The Winner Is.....

Today is the day that I am giving away a spot in the Mixed Media online class, "Soul Food" starting in December! I am one of the teachers in the class and was able to giveaway a spot! I am so excited, aren't you?

I decided to do this old school and printed out the names of everyone who commented on my blog.

I folded the names and put them in a handy dandy box...

I shook the box and drew a name...

The winner is...

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Betty S.

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Betty, I will be in touch with you!!!

Are you still unsure what this course is all about????? Here is Jeanette House to explain in detail all of the wonderful perks the class has to offer...including a recently added payment plan!! Hey! Holla!!!

Have a great one!!!
Shonna