Resolve...A reminder...

This came from my soul today...

Stuck

Here is my latest video "Stuck."

I ended up tweaking her a little bit after I filmed the video. I gave her a necklace, shaded her hair a little more and added some shading around the word "Stuck." 

Sunday Mornings With Mindy Lacefield

Mindy Lacefield of Tim's Sally is hosting a free workshop for the next 5 weeks. It is a christian based class called Sunday Mornings. I was so excited to hear that she was offering this class. It is something I have been wanting to either start or be a part of for awhile now. I want to get more in touch with my spirituality and connect more with God. Here is the link if you would like to join in on the fun.

I decided to make a journal so I can continue on with my journey after the five weeks with Mindy has ended. Our first lesson was to paint a praying girlie with a writing prompt "Lord, lead me to your light."

Front Cover

 Back Cover

Week One Lesson

What I've Been Up to...

Teaching, Teaching, Teaching!!! I love Teaching!! And as much as I love teaching in person (which I will continue to do), I am anxious to launch my very first adult online class!! I am filming the class now and I am so excited about it!! It has a little bit of everything for a little bit of everyone!! There will be fabric painting, stamp making, girlie drawing, girlie painting, sewing, gluing, frolicking and much more!! Please stay tuned for this fun filled class!! In the mean time here is a sneak peak...

Join my NING Site to get up to date information on when this online class will launch!!!

What are the Benefits of Online Art Classes?

I have been teaching live art classes to children as well as adults for awhile now and I have had some questions regarding online classes. I love teaching in person in my local area, but I know that some people do not LIVE in my area and are not able to come to my classes. To solve this problem, I am going to be offering online classes. Well, I actually already have two kids lessons up right now on my NING network www.twistedfigures.net and will be releasing adult classes very soon.

Online classes are WONDERFUL!! Here are the benefits:

• My lessons are video based (usually 3 or more videos at approximately 20 minutes or longer).
• These videos are of me demonstrating step by step how to create the art project for that lesson (It is like having a personal one on one lesson).
• You will be able to download the lessons to your own computer so you can keep them for as long as you like (or you can just watch them on my site).
• You can take the lesson in the privacy of your own home and at any time that is convenient for you.
• During the lesson, you can pause, start over, rewind or stop the lesson and come back later.
• If you have more than one child, you pay only ONE time.
• Online video lessons are great for homeschoolers! Or for kids that have schools that have eliminated or cut back their art program.

I'm very excited about this new endeavor and I can't wait to get to my art room and create more online lessons for adults as well as kids.

Announcement!!

After tons of research and trying out a few websites, I decided to open my own NING site!! If you are not familiar with Ning, it is a community website with a customized appearance and feel. On Ning you are able to customize your own profile page, friend others on the site, chat and upload photos. There is also a forum section where we will be able to discuss all things related to art. I will also be able to offer classes online.

There are many artist Ning sites out there, but I really wanted to add an element that I don't think anyone else out there has. Of course I will be offering online adult classes, but I will also be offering children's classes as well.

I teach children's art classes in person and I really want to be able reach more kids, so I'm very excited. I already have two classes for kids online and I am working on launching my very first adult mixed media class very soon.


Here are the two children's classes I have available so far:


"Winter Polar Bear Scene"- In this 4 video series, children ages 7+ will learn various watercolor techniques to make this beautiful snowy scene. A printable template of the polar bears will be provided. Class is available for download and the cost is $12.

"How to draw and paint a whimsical Owl"- In this 3 video series, children ages 6+ will learn step by step how to draw and paint this cute owl. They will also learn details to make their owl extra special. Price $12

I would love for you to join my site so we can share our love for art!! To join the Twisted Figures Ning site, just click here: twistedfigures.net

See ya over there!!

Shonna

More Documented Life Pages.

I have been playing catch up in my planner, but I just love working in it. If you are interested in playing along, check out the Facebook group The Documented Life Project and join (it is fun and free).

 Prompt 3: Add an envelope to your page.

Prompt 4: Write on your page and then cover up the page leaving only one word.

Prompt 5: Add a doodle border.

Prompt 6: Get inspired by Pinterest. (I did mine based on artist Cori Dantini).

                       Prompt 7: Repeat a Shape.

Prompt 8: Add a flap to a flap.

Flap closed

Flap open

Prompt 9: Recycle